In a match that will go down in El Clásico history, FC Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-2 in extra time to lift the Copa del Rey 2025 trophy. A dramatic 116th-minute winner from Jules Koundé sealed the victory for Barça in a game filled with controversy, red cards, and late drama.
This blog post covers:
✅ Match Recap & Key Moments
✅ Player Ratings & Standout Performances
✅ Tactical Analysis & Turning Points
✅ Post-Match Reactions & Social Media Buzz
✅ Where to Watch Highlights & Full Match Replay
🏆 Match Recap: Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid (AET) – Copa del Rey Final 2025
⚽ GOALS & KEY MOMENTS
28' – Barcelona 1-0 Real Madrid
Ferran Torres opened the scoring with a clinical finish after a brilliant assist from Pedri.
70' – Barcelona 1-1 Real Madrid
Jude Bellingham equalized with a powerful strike from outside the box.
77' – Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid
Vinicius Jr. put Madrid ahead with a solo run and cool finish.
84' – Barcelona 2-2 Real Madrid
Ferran Torres struck again with a header from a Raphinha cross.
116' – Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid
Jules Koundé became the unlikely hero, heading in the winner from a corner.
🔥 Controversial Moments
90+6' – Penalty Overturned by VAR
Raphinha was initially awarded a penalty but was booked for simulation after a VAR review.
Three Red Cards for Real Madrid
Jude Bellingham, Antonio Rüdiger, and Lucas Vázquez were all sent off in extra time.
⭐ Player Ratings: Who Shined & Who Flopped?
🔵 Barcelona (4-3-3)
Marc-André ter Stegen (8/10) – Crucial saves in extra time.
Jules Koundé (9/10) – Scored the winner and was rock-solid defensively.
Pedri (8.5/10) – Pulled the strings in midfield with his vision.
Ferran Torres (9/10) – Two goals, MOTM performance.
⚪ Real Madrid (4-3-3)
Thibaut Courtois (7/10) – Couldn’t do much about the goals.
Jude Bellingham (7/10) – Scored but got a red card.
Vinicius Jr. (8/10) – A constant threat, scored Madrid’s second.
Antonio Rüdiger (4/10) – Lost Koundé for the winner, then sent off.
🔍 Tactical Analysis: How Did Barcelona Win?
✅ Barça’s Midfield Dominance – Pedri & Gavi controlled possession.
✅ Exploiting Madrid’s High Line – Ferran Torres’ movement caused chaos.
❌ Madrid’s Discipline Issues – Three red cards cost them the game.
📢 Post-Match Reactions
Xavi (Barcelona Coach): "This is what Barça is about—fighting until the end!"
Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid Coach): "The red cards killed us. We must improve."
Jude Bellingham: "I let my team down. No excuses."
📱 Social Media Explodes
🔥 "Koundé just became a Barça legend!" – @BarcaUniversal
😡 "VAR robbed us!" – @MadridXtra
🏆 "This is why El Clásico is the best rivalry in football!" – @ESPNFC
📺 Where to Watch Highlights & Full Replay
YouTube: *"Barcelona vs Real Madrid 3-2 – All Goals & Highlights"* (Epic Saif – 1.4M views)
ESPN: Full match analysis & extended highlights
TikTok/Instagram: Best moments & fan reactions
🎯 Final Thoughts
This Copa del Rey final had everything—drama, red cards, late goals, and a historic Barça win. With Koundé’s heroics and Ferran Torres’ brace, Barcelona proved they can still dominate El Clásico.
Who do you think was the real MVP? Let us know in the comments!
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