The Estadio de la Cartuja de Seville is preparing to welcome this Saturday a final of the King's Cup as spectacular as sulphurous. Between a Real Madrid in search of buyout and an FC Barcelona launched towards a historic hat -trick, this Clásico goes far beyond the stake of a simple trophy. In a climate of extreme tension, the rivalry between the two Spanish giants is brought to its climax.
A final under the sign of controversy
Rarely a final has not been preceded by such an electric atmosphere. The week was marked by a “Total war” Between the two institutions, fueled by arbitration controversies, the controversial diffusion of videos by Real Madrid TV targeting the referee of Burgos Bengoetxea, and the discussions stretched between clubs and federation. If Hansi Flick called for calm, the evil seems to be done: this clásico will be disputed under high tension.
On the sporting level, Barcelona is advancing with confidence. Undisputed leader of the Liga and semi-finalist of the Champions League, Barça is targeting a second trophy this season after his Supercoupe Victoire Face… Real Madrid (5-2). With their recent successes against their rival (including a 4-0 at Bernabeu in Liga), the Catalans dream of a 32ᵉ King's Cup, even if they will have to compose without Robert Lewandowski.
A Real Madrid under pressure, an ambitious barça
For Real Madrid, the King's Cup has taken on capital importance. After a season marked by a humiliating elimination in the Champions League against Arsenal and a delay in Liga, Carlo Ancelotti, weakened, plays big this Saturday. A defeat could accelerate his departure this summer, with Xabi Alonso already announced as a printed successor.
Madrids can rely on their experience: they have won four of the seven King Cup finals against Barcelona and remain on a large 4-0 victory against Barça during their last confrontation in the Cup. However, facing an unbeaten Barça in the championship since December and carried by the brilliant youth of Lamine Yamal, the mission promises to be difficult.
Beyond the trophy, it is a question of honor, pride and survival for Real Madrid. For Barça, the opportunity is great to drive your eternal rival and add one more line to an already exceptional season.
| ℹ️📅 Practical info – King Cup final: Real Madrid vs Barcelona | |
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| 🏟️ Stadium | La Cartuja, Seville |
| 🗓️ Date | Saturday April 26, 2025 |
| 🕘 Time | 10 p.m. (French time) |
| 🏆 Competition | King Cup final |
The probable compos of the Barça – Real Madrid match:
Barça:
Szczesny; Cubarsi, Koundé, Inigo Martinez, Gerard Martin; De Jong, Pedri – Olmo, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal; Ferran Torres.
Real Madrid :
Courteous; ASENCIO, Rudiger, Valverde, Mendy; Modric, Ceballos, Tchouameni; Bellingham, Rodrygo (or Mbappé), Vinicius Jr.
| 📺🌍 TV & Streaming Diffusion – King Cup final | |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | The TV team – Streaming: The Live Foot team |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | Movistar Plus / TVe |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | First sports 1 |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | Sport TV 2 |
| 🌍 Mena | SSC Sports – Streaming: Shahid |
| 🇧🇦 Balkans | Arena Premium 1 |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | Match! Russia |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | DIGI SPORT 1 |
| 🛡️ Tip: Remember to use a VPN to access the broadcasts available abroad! | |
