Barcelona edge Real Madrid in extra time to win Copa del Rey

aljazeera.comPublished: 4/27/2025

Summary

Barcelona secured their 32nd Copa del Rey title with a dramatic victory over Real Madrid in the final at Seville, thanks to Jules Kounde’s decisive goal in extra time. Despite an early 2-0 lead for Madrid and late chances, Barcelona fought back, ending their substitutes’ substitute drama when Rudiger was sent off just before kickoff. Kounde converted a key moment to win it for the Catalans, who now hold a quadruple title, while Madrid’s pre-match tension and controversial decisions in stoppage time added to the excitement of the match.