This is the 121st edition Copa del Rey, one of Spain’s premier knockout football competitions. The 2024/25 season kicked off in October and has now reached the final stage.
The two teams that made it to the finals are Barcelona and Real Madrid. They will meet at the Estadio Olímpico de la Cartuja in Seville for the final match scheduled for Saturday, 26th April. The match kicks off at 9:00 pm UK time.
Who will dominate this fixture? Below, we give you team previews, head-to-head stats, and odds for the Copa del Rey – Barcelona vs Real Madrid match.
Where to Watch the Copa del Rey Live
Fans in the United Kingdom can catch the action on ESPN.
Key Details
- Day and Date: Saturday, 26th April 2025
- Time: 9:00 PM UK time
- Venue: Estadio Olímpico de la Cartuja, Seville
- Where to watch in the UK: ESPN
Match Preview and Head-to-Head History
Real Madrid and FC Barcelona have faced each other three times this season. Their first meeting was in La Liga in October 2024. Barcelona won the fixture 4–0 with a standout performance from Robert Lewandowski, who scored twice.
Real Madrid won their second La Liga fixture 3–2 (21st April), with goals from Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, and Vinícius Júnior.
Their third meeting of the season was the Supercopa final held on 11th January 2025. Barcelona won the match 5–2 as Raphinha and Alejandro Balde scored twice each.
So, Barcelona has dominated this fixture this season. They are also neck and neck in the La Liga standings. Barcelona leads with 76 points, and Real Madrid is second with 69 points. So, Saturday’s match promises plenty of action!
Head-to-Head Record
Barcelona and Real Madrid have played against each other 29 times in the last ten years. Real Madrid has won 13 matches, Barcelona won 12, and 4 matches ended in a draw.
Recent head-to-head meetings:
- Real Madrid 2–5 FC Barcelona (12 January 2025, Supercopa final)
- Real Madrid 0–4 FC Barcelona (26 October 2024, La Liga)
- Real Madrid 3–2 FC Barcelona (21 April 2024, La Liga)
- Real Madrid 4–1 FC Barcelona (14 January 2024, Supercopa)
- FC Barcelona 1–2 Real Madrid (28 October 2023, La Liga)
Barcelona’s Form (Across All Competitions)
- Won against Dortmund 4–0 (10 April, UEFA Champions League, quarter finals, leg 1 of 2)
- Won against Leganes 1–0 (13 April, La Liga)
- Lost to Dortmund 1–3 (16 April, UEFA Champions League, quarter finals, leg 2 of 2)
- Won against Celta Vigo 4–3 (19 April, La Liga)
- Won against Mallorca 1–0 (22 April, La Liga)
Real Madrid’s Form (Across All Competitions)
- Lost to Valencia 1-2 (5th April, La Liga)
- Lost to Arsenal 0-3 (9th April, UEFA Champions League quarter final, leg 1 of 2)
- Won against Alaves 1-0 (13 April, La Liga)
- Lost to Arsenal 1-2 (13th April, UEFA Champions League quarter final, leg 2 of 2)
- Won against Athletic Club 1-0 (21 April, La Liga)
Barcelona: Analysis, Team Preview, and Lineup</strong
FC Barcelona leads La Liga with 76 points, and it maintains a seven-point advantage over Real Madrid, which is placed second. The club also won the Spanish Supercopa with a 5–2 victory over Real Madrid in the final match. In the UEFA Champions League, Barcelona has advanced to the semi-finals.
Striker Robert Lewandowski is in excellent form, netting 40 goals across all competitions. More standout players for the team are striker Raphinha and midfielders Pedri and Dani Olmo.
Aggregate Record
- La Liga: 27 titles
- Copa del Rey: 31 titles
- Supercopa de España: 14 titles
- Copa de la Liga: 2 titles
- UEFA Champions League: 5 titles
- UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup: 4 titles
- UEFA Super Cup: 5 titles
- FIFA Club World Cup: 3 titles
Squad
- Goalkeepers: M. Ter Stegen, W. Szczęsny, Iñaki Peña, A. Astralaga, D. Kochen
- Defenders: Jules Koundé (1 goal, 1 assist), Álex Balde (1 assist), Pau Cubarsí (1 goal), Íñigo Martínez (1 goal), Ronald Araujo (1 assist), A. Christensen, Eric García, Gerard Martín, Sergi Domínguez, Héctor Fort
- Midfielders: Pedri (1 goal, 1 assist), Dani Olmo (2 assists), F. De Jong, Marc Casado, Gavi (1 goal), Fermín López (1 goal, 1 assist), Marc Bernal, Pablo Torre (1 goal, 2 assists)
- Strikers: Robert Lewandowski (3 goals), Raphinha (1 goal, 4 assists), Lamine Yamal (2 goals, 3 assists), Ferran Torres (5 goals), Pau Víctor, Ansu Fati, Toni Fernández
2025 Transactions
Players Out
- Vitor Roque, transferred to Palmeiras
- Álex Valle, on loan to Como
Injuries Update
- R. Lewandowski: Hamstring injury, ruled out till early May 2025
- Álex Balde: Hamstring injury, ruled out till early May 2025
- Marc Casado: Ligament injury, ruled out till late May 2025
- M. Ter Stegen: Cruciate ligament injury, ruled out for the season
- Marc Bernal: Cruciate ligament injury, ruled out for the season
Real Madrid: Analysis, Team Preview, and Lineup
Carlo Ancelotti is one of the most decorated managers in Real Madrid’s history. Last year, the club won the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Intercontinental Cup under his leadership. In this season, they trail the leader, Barcelona, in the La Liga standings by seven points.
Kylian Mbappé, who joined Madrid this season, leads the team as the top scorer with 33 goals across all competitions. Vinícius Júnior has netted 21 goals, including a hat-trick against Borussia Dortmund. More standout players for the team are strikers Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo.
Aggregate Record
- La Liga: 35 titles
- Copa del Rey: 20 titles
- Supercopa de España: 12 titles
- UEFA Champions League: 14 titles
- UEFA Super Cup: 5 titles
- UEFA Cup: 2 titles
- FIFA Club World Cup: 5 titles
Squad
- Goalkeepers: T. Courtois, Andriy Lunin, Fran González, Sergio Mestre
- Defenders: A. Rüdiger (1 goal), Dani Carvajal, Éder Militão, Ferland Mendy, Lucas Vázquez, David Alaba, Fran García (2 assists), Raúl Asencio, Jacobo Ramón, Mario Rivas, Diego Aguado, Lorenzo, Jesús Vallejo
- Midfielders: J. Bellingham (1 goal, 1 assist), F. Valverde (2 goals, 1 assist), A. Tchouaméni (1 goal, 2 assists), Luka Modrić (2 goals), E. Camavinga (1 goal), Dani Ceballos (1 assist), Chema Andrés
- Strikers: K. Mbappé (1 goal), Vinícius Júnior (1 goal, 2 assists), Rodrygo (2 assists), Brahim Díaz (3 assists), Endrick (5 goals), Arda Güler (2 goals, 3 assists), Gonzalo García (1 goal)
2025 Transactions
None
Injuries Update
- Kylian Mbappé: Ankle injury, doubtful for the next match
- Ferland Mendy: Hamstring injury, doubtful for the next match
- Éder Militão: Cruciate ligament injury, ruled out for the season
- Dani Carvajal: Cruciate ligament injury, ruled out for the season
Copa del Rey Season Highlights: Key Stats
| Barcelona | Stats | Real Madrid |
| 4 | Won | 4 |
| 1 | Drawn | 1 |
| 0 | Lost | 0 |
| 19 | Goals scored | 18 |
| 5 | Goals conceded | 8 |
| 14 | Goal difference | 10 |
| 3 | Clean sheets | 2 |
Barcelona: Home and Away Record in the Copa del Rey
Home Matches:
- Won against Real Betis 5–1 (16th January, Copa del Rey, round of 16)
- Draw with Atletico Madrid 4–4 (26th February, Copa del Rey, semi-final, leg 1 of 2)
Away Matches:
- Won against Barbastro 0–4 (5th January, Copa del Rey, round of 32)
- Won against Velancia 0–5 (7th February, Copa del Rey, quarterfinal)
- Won against Atletico Madrid 0–1 (2nd April, Copa del Rey, semi-final, leg 2 of 2)
Real Madrid: Home and Away Record in the Copa del Rey
Home Matches:
- Won against Celta Vigo 5-2 (17th January, Copa del Rey, round of 16)
- Draw with Real Sociedad 4-4 (2nd April, Copa del Rey, semi-final, leg 2 of 2)
Away Matches:
- Won against Dep Minera 5-0 (7th January, Copa del Rey, round of 32)
- Won against Leganes 3-2 (6th February, Copa del Rey, quarterfinal)
- Won against Real Sociedad 0-1 (27th February, Copa del Rey, semi-final, leg 1 of 2)
Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Odds as per 7bet
1×2 Odds
| Barcelona (1) | x | Real Madrid (2) |
| 11/10 | 3/1 | 2/1 |
Both Teams to Score
| Yes | No |
| 5/11 | 8/5 |
Total
| Over 2.5 Goals | Under 2.5 Goals |
| 10/21 | 31/20 |
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