The two giants of Spanish football, Real Madrid vs Barcelona, face each other in the 123rd final of the Copa del Rey on April 26, 2025. Get Copa del Rey 2025 final match details, kickoff time, team news, and the latest controversy surrounding the referee.
This is the third meeting of the 2024-25 season between the two teams, both of which are eager for a victory. In their previous two encounters, Barcelona came out on top each time and will be aiming for a hat-trick in this match.
Barcelona is the most successful team in Copa del Rey history, having won the trophy 31 times. Meanwhile, Real Madrid is the defending champion, having secured its 20th title in 2023.
Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville will host the 2025 Copa del Rey final, featuring a match between Real Madrid and Barcelona on Saturday at 21:00.
Copa del Rey 2025 final: Real Madrid vs Barcelona
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This marks the first Copa del Rey final between these two giants in over a decade. Barcelona enters the match with a psychological edge, having defeated Real Madrid twice this season: a 4-0 victory in LaLiga and a 5-2 win in the Spanish Super Cup final.
Here is the Real Madrid vs Barcelona final match prediction and Possible XI
- Barcelona predicted lineup vs Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Szczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Fort; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Torres.
- Real Madrid predicted lineup vs Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy; Modric, Tchouameni; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappe.
- Location: Seville, Spain
- Stadium: Estadio Olimpico de Sevilla
- Date: Saturday, 26 April 2025
- Kick-off Time: 21:00 BST / 16:00 ET / 13:00 PT / 1:30 IST
- Referee: Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea
- VAR: Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes
What is the Off-Field Controversy in the Copa Final?
The buildup to the 2025 Copa del Rey final has been complicated by controversy. Referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea became emotional during a press conference after Real Madrid’s in-house TV channel released a video criticising his past officiating decisions.
This sparked speculation about Real Madrid possibly boycotting the final; however, the club has confirmed that they will participate despite the tensions.
Will Lewandowski play in the Copa final?
The 36-year-old Polish forward was diagnosed with a hamstring injury on Sunday, so he will be absent from the Barcelona Squad.
Will Mbappé play in the Copa del Rey final?
Yes, the Frenchman Mbappé is available and will play when Real Madrid takes on Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final. The Real Madrid star player was forced to miss two La Liga clashes with Athletic Bilbao and Getafe.
Venue
Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville, often referred to as the “Wembley of Spain,” has undergone significant renovations, increasing its capacity to 70,000 seats and enhancing the spectator experience. source
How to watch the Real Madrid vs Barcelona Copa del Rey 2025 final?
Fans can watch the Copa del Rey 2025 final, Real Madrid vs Barcelona, in the USA on ESPN+, fubotv, ESPN App, and ESPN Deportes.
The live telecast in Spain is available through Rtve.es, Movistar+, DAZN Spain, fubotv España, 3Cat, TVE La 1, TV3, M+ Copa del Rey, and Movistar Plus+.
- UK and Ireland – Premier Sports Player, Premier Sports 1 (Ireland)
- Indian – FanCode, ESPN+
- China – ZhiBo8
- Africa – StarTimes App
