On April 26, 2025, La Cartuja in Seville experienced a Copa del Rey final to remember. Real Madrid and Barcelona faced off in a duel filled with emotions, controversies, and goals.
Days earlier, the white team threatened not to show up due to disagreements with the refereeing. However, in the end, everything went ahead, and the fans enjoyed a thrilling match.
An Unforgettable Back-and-Forth
Barça struck first. Pedri, with his usual class, put the blaugranas up 1-0 in the 28th minute.
Madrid's response didn't take long. With Kylian Mbappé coming on as a substitute in the second half, the merengue team found life.
The Frenchman equalized with a stunning free-kick goal in the 70th minute.
It seemed Madrid was taking the Cup when Tchouaméni scored the 2-1 just seven minutes later. But Barça wasn't dead.
Ferran Torres, taking advantage of a defensive error, leveled things and took the match to extra time.
In extra time, Koundé became the hero. In the 115th minute, he unleashed a long-range shot that slipped into the goal defended by Courtois.
It was the definitive 3-2. Barça, once again, reigned in the Cup.
Controversies Until the End
When it seemed there would be no more drama, the play that froze everyone arrived. Mbappé was brought down in the area, but the referee called a prior offside. Madrid protested strongly.
Tensions erupted. Rudiger threw objects onto the field and was sent off. Lucas Vázquez also saw red after the final whistle.
The match ended amid shoving, complaints, and a guard of honor from Barcelona toward their rivals. An image that contrasted with the verbal war that would follow.
Lamine Yamal Holds Nothing Back
After the match, Lamine Yamal, one of Barça's gems, didn't hold back.
In statements that quickly went viral, the young talent delivered a strong message:
"Even if we concede a goal, it's no problem. If we concede two goals, it's no problem either. Real Madrid simply can't beat us."
At just 17 years old, Yamal showed personality and a strong sense of belonging to Barça. His words further fueled the rivalry. For many culés, he has become a symbol of pride, and for Madridists, a new villain.
A Future Promising More Battles
Barça celebrates another title and reaffirms its recent dominance in Spain. Real Madrid, meanwhile, will have to reflect and make changes.
With young players like Lamine Yamal on the scene, the rivalry promises to continue writing chapters full of passion, talent, and explosive statements.