Barcelona Triumphs in Copa del Rey Final, Real Madrid’s Tantrum Costs Them

The 2025 Copa del Rey final was a real nail-biter! Barcelona came out on top against their arch-rivals, Real Madrid, in a dramatic victory. This win marks the first time Barcelona has lifted the Spanish Cup trophy since 1990, and it was a hard-fought battle.

Before the game even started, things got heated. Real Madrid made headlines by canceling their pre-match press conference and even called for a change in officials, claiming unfair treatment. Some saw this as childish and reminiscent of their earlier boycott of the Ballon d’Or ceremony. It definitely raised eyebrows and showed how much pressure was on them.

During the match, Real Madrid came close to stealing the win with a late penalty call that went their way. But VAR intervened, overturning the decision, and Barcelona held on.

Barcelona played brilliantly, controlling the game for long stretches. They had nine shots in the first half alone compared to Real Madrid’s one, and Pedri scored a stunning goal to put them ahead. Real Madrid brought on Kylian Mbappe in the second half, giving them a serious boost. They fought hard but couldn’t quite overcome Barcelona’s strong defense and relentless attack.

Ferran Torres extended Barcelona’s lead before Jules Kounde sealed the victory with a spectacular goal.

Sadly, the game wasn’t without controversy. Real Madrid’s players and staff resorted to some questionable tactics at the end, even throwing objects at the referee. It was a disappointing way for them to end the match and highlights a bigger issue of sportsmanship.

In the end, Barcelona proved their mettle on the pitch, while Real Madrid’s antics overshadowed their performance. Barcelona, true to their style, let their football do the talking.