The Spanish Cup final took place today, delivering a thrilling El Clásico showdown between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
This was the first time in 11 years that the two giants faced off in a Spanish Cup final. It marked the eighth final clash between them, with Real having previously won four and Barcelona three, Idman.biz reports.
This time, the match ended 2-2 in regular time, forcing extra time to decide the champion. In the 116th minute, Jules Koundé scored the decisive goal, securing a dramatic victory for Barcelona. With this win, the Catalan side lifted the Spanish Cup trophy for the 32nd time.
Notably, this was the third meeting between the two teams this season. Barcelona had already defeated Real Madrid 4-0 in La Liga and 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final, making this their third triumph over their rivals this year.
Spanish Cup
Final
April 26
00:00. Barcelona 2–2 Real Madrid (AET: 1–0)
Goals:
Barcelona: Pedri (28'), Ferran Torres (84'), Jules Koundé (116')
Real Madrid: Kylian Mbappé (70'), Aurélien Tchouaméni (77')
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