Real Madrid’s Epic Touch Fails in Copa del Rey Final
Real Madrid, known for their epic comebacks, found themselves on the losing end of a thrilling Copa del Rey final against Barcelona. The match, which went into extra time, saw Barcelona emerge victorious with a 3-2 win, dealing a significant blow to Madrid’s season.
The game unfolded in two distinct halves. Barcelona dominated the first period with intense pressing, disrupting Madrid’s play and keeping their star forwards Vinicius and Rodrygo quiet. Pedri’s spectacular goal gave Barça the lead, capping off an excellent first-half performance.
The second half saw a role reversal, with Madrid fighting back. Kylian’s introduction changed the dynamics, leading to Madrid’s equalizer and then taking the lead through Tchouameni. However, defensive errors, which have plagued Madrid this season, allowed Ferran to force extra time.
In the additional period, Barcelona delivered the final blow. Koundé’s powerful strike in the 116th minute sealed the win for the Catalans, leaving Madrid without their usual late-game heroics.
This defeat marks another setback in Madrid’s season, having already been eliminated from the Champions League. With the league title looking increasingly out of reach, pressure mounts on coach Ancelotti, who may be facing his final matches with the club.
Meanwhile, Barcelona continues their impressive form under Flick, securing their second trophy of the season and keeping their treble hopes alive.