Barcelona on Top in Recent Clasicos, But Ancelotti Must Deliver to Save Madrid’s Season – All You Need to Know About the Copa del Rey Final
By Kosta König – April 26, 2025
The season’s closing stages bring pivotal clashes, and on April 26, one of the biggest arrives early: El Clasico in the Copa del Rey final.
The showdown kicks off at 22:00 CET at Seville’s neutral La Cartuja Stadium. Barcelona head into the match with strong recent form, having beaten Real Madrid in both previous encounters this season and holding a clear advantage across the last 10 meetings.
Tribuna.com provides in-depth match data, including lineups, stats, and fan predictions. The majority of users back Barcelona, while bookmakers give Real Madrid lower odds.
The match has been marked by tension. Referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea, previously involved in a controversial red card decision against Vinicius Jr., broke down during a press conference over the pressure on officials. This emotional moment led to Real Madrid withdrawing from all pre-match events—though their participation in the final still seems likely.
Both teams face injury issues: Robert Lewandowski is ruled out, while Kylian Mbappe may return after training with the squad. Their absence would be significant, as both are their teams’ top scorers.
Real Madrid’s manager Carlo Ancelotti is expected to change tactics drastically, suggesting he may play six midfielders in a strikerless 4-4-2. After being eliminated from the Champions League by Arsenal, pressure is mounting on Ancelotti, despite his wish to remain in charge.
Meanwhile, Barcelona, having edged past Dortmund in Europe, appear to be in better form on both ends of the pitch.
This final is not the last Clasico this season—the two sides will meet again in a key La Liga fixture on May 11.
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