Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid: Barca beat up Los Blancos again in thrilling Copa del Rey El Clasico final

Seville’s La Cartuja Stadium hosted a breathtaking Copa del Rey final, where FC Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-2 after extra time to claim their record-extending 32nd title on Saturday.

This pulsating victory, Barcelona’s third El Clásico victory this season, reinforced their dominance over their fiercest rivals and fueled their treble ambitions under coach Hansi Flick.

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Barcelona seized control early, with Pedri’s stunning 28th-minute long-range strike, following Pau Cubarsi’s interception and pinpoint pass, giving them a deserved lead.

Their high press and fluid play overwhelmed a Real Madrid side missing Ferland Mendy and initially benching Kylian Mbappé.

However, the second half saw a Madrid resurgence. Mbappé, introduced at halftime, ignited the comeback with a breathtaking 70th-minute free-kick, his first career goal from a set-piece, levelling the score at 1-1.

Seven minutes later, Aurélien Tchouaméni’s towering header from Arda Guler’s corner put Madrid ahead 2-1, flipping the momentum.

Barcelona’s resilience shone through. In the 84th minute, teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, a constant menace with his pace, set up Ferran Torres for a clinical equaliser.

Late drama unfolded when a stoppage-time penalty for a foul on Raphinha was overturned by VAR, with Raphinha booked for diving, heightening tensions.

In extra time, both sides pushed relentlessly, but Barcelona’s Jules Koundé emerged as the unlikely hero.

In the 116th minute, he pounced on a rare Luka Modric error, unleashing a ferocious shot from distance to beat Thibaut Courtois, securing a 3-2 win.

The match ended in controversy as Real Madrid’s Antonio Rüdiger, substituted earlier, was red-carded for allegedly throwing an object at the referee, reflecting the fixture’s fiery atmosphere.

This win strengthened Barcelona’s LaLiga lead and psychological edge over Madrid, who face scrutiny after another El Clásico defeat amid pre-match refereeing protests.

With the Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan looming, Barcelona’s flair and grit signal a team on the cusp of greatness, while Madrid lick their wounds.