Barcelona’s recent 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid has set up a highly anticipated Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid.
This will be the first time in 11 years that the two arch-rivals will meet in the final of this prestigious competition.
Throughout history, Barcelona and Real Madrid have faced each other 38 times in the Copa del Rey, but only seven of those encounters have been in the final.
In terms of finals, Real Madrid has a slight edge over Barcelona with four wins compared to Barcelona’s three.
What’s even more interesting is that Real Madrid has won the last two Copa del Rey finals against Barcelona, in 2011 and 2014.
In the 2014 final, Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory. Gareth Bale and Ángel Di María scored for Real Madrid, while Marc Bartra found the back of the net for Barcelona.
Despite Real Madrid’s recent success in these finals, Barcelona is feeling confident heading into this year’s showdown.
Barcelona has been in excellent form this season, having already beaten Real Madrid twice, with a commanding 4-0 win at the Santiago Bernabéu and a 5-2 victory in the Spanish Super Cup.
According to Standard.co.uk, these impressive results have given Barcelona a psychological boost heading into the Copa del Rey final.
This final also holds extra significance, as the two teams are battling for the La Liga title. Barcelona currently leads the table by three points, and their upcoming league encounter on May 11 could add even more intensity to their rivalry.
With both teams bringing strong performances and historical legacies to the table, this Copa del Rey final is set to be an unforgettable clash.
Article updated 2 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
