• Football

Barcelona defender Jules Koundé made a selfless gesture after his team’s dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final. Despite scoring the decisive goal in the 116th minute, Koundé returned his Man of the Match award to his teammate, acknowledging that goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny deserved the recognition for his crucial saves, which kept Barcelona in the game during Madrid’s intense second-half pressure. Koundé’s act highlights the team’s unity and collective spirit, underscoring that team success is more important than individual accolades. This victory marked Barcelona’s 32nd Copa del Rey title, and with their current form, they are poised to pursue a historic treble this season.