Barcelona vs Real Madrid 2025 Copa del Rey Final: Last-Minute Drama
HIGHLIGHTS | FC BARCELONA 3 vs 2 REAL MADRID | EL CLÁSICO | COPA DEL REY FINAL 24/25 | CHAMPIONS!
Introduction
The 2025 Copa del Rey Final between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid was nothing short of spectacular. Held at the Estadio La Cartuja in Seville, the match delivered everything fans could expect from an El Clásico: goals, drama, controversy, and unforgettable moments. Barcelona emerged victorious after a tense 3-2 win in extra time, but the match will be remembered not just for the football, but for the contentious refereeing decisions that ignited debates across Spain and the football world.
In this article, we provide a complete breakdown of the match, explore the controversial moments, analyze key player performances, and look at fan and media reactions.
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First Half: Early Control by Barcelona
Barcelona started the final brightly. Under Hansi Flick, Barça’s attacking intent was clear from the opening whistle. Midfielder Pedri gave Barcelona the lead in the 17th minute with a composed finish following excellent work by young sensation Lamine Yamal on the right wing.
Real Madrid, coached by Carlo Ancelotti, struggled to maintain possession in the first 25 minutes. Barcelona’s high pressing and quick transitions created problems for Madrid’s midfield duo of Kroos and Camavinga.
However, despite Barcelona’s dominance, Madrid had a few dangerous moments, particularly through Vinícius Jr., whose pace consistently troubled Jules Koundé and João Cancelo.
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Second Half: Real Madrid Fight Back
Ancelotti’s halftime changes shifted the momentum. Kylian Mbappé, who had been relatively quiet, found space between Barcelona’s defensive lines and equalized in the 55th minute with a clinical finish past Marc-André ter Stegen.
Momentum swung firmly in Madrid’s favor when Aurélien Tchouaméni scored a thunderous header from a Luka Modrić corner, giving Los Blancos a 2-1 lead in the 67th minute.
At this point, Barcelona looked shaken. Defensive lapses, poor passing, and tactical confusion allowed Real Madrid to dominate large portions of the second half.
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Barcelona’s Late Equalizer
Despite being on the back foot, Barcelona showed resilience. Hansi Flick introduced substitutes like Ferran Torres and Ansu Fati, who brought fresh energy.
In the 83rd minute, Ferran Torres capitalized on confusion in Madrid’s backline to score the equalizer. His smart positioning and calm finishing took the match to extra time.
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Extra Time: Decisive Moments
Both sides pushed for the winner, but fatigue set in. Barcelona, however, seemed to have slightly more energy.
In the 116th minute, a defensive mistake by Real Madrid’s Antonio Rüdiger allowed Koundé to sneak in and score what turned out to be the winning goal for Barcelona.
Barcelona’s players celebrated wildly, while Real Madrid players protested to the referee over a possible foul earlier in the build-up.
Key Controversial Moments
The 2025 Copa del Rey Final was not just about football — it was riddled with controversy that is still being hotly debated.
1. Frenkie de Jong’s Tackle on Vinícius Jr.
In the first half, Frenkie de Jong committed what appeared to be a last-man foul on Vinícius Jr. Many pundits and fans expected a red card. However, referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea showed only a yellow card, citing another Barcelona defender in a covering position.
Refereeing analyst Iturralde González later supported the decision but admitted it was a “borderline” call that could easily have gone the other way.
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