Barcelona edged Real Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling Copa del Rey final, with Jules Kounde netting a dramatic extra-time winner after a wild second-half comeback.
- Pedri and Yamal combined beautifully for Barcelona’s opener.
- Mbappe inspired Madrid’s second-half comeback, scoring and setting up another.
- Ferran Torres levelled after a slick move sparked by Yamal.
- VAR denied Barcelona a late penalty, pushing the game to extra time.
- Kounde sealed the win after intercepting a loose ball and firing home.
Barcelona’s young guns — Pedri, Yamal, and even Kounde — showed real grit against a Madrid side powered by Mbappe’s brilliance. Hansi Flick’s team started strong but nearly lost their nerve after the break. This victory is a huge morale boost for a Barcelona side rebuilding under Flick, especially with questions about how they handle big moments against elite opposition.
Barcelona fans can breathe again — but can this fighting spirit carry them into a new era of dominance? Time will tell.
