With silverware and a lot of pride on the line, Barcelona and Real Madrid will meet for the third time this season in the Copa del Rey final.
The last time there was an El Clásico Copa del Rey final, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were facing off at the prime of their careers. Now, 11 years later, it is a new generation of superstars looking to leave their mark in one of the most storied rivalries in soccer.
Barcelona come into the Copa del Rey final in impeccable form. Not only did the Catalans already defeat Real Madrid twice this season, but they have also suffered just one loss across all competitions in 2025. Hansi Flick will be without a few key players, though, including Robert Lewandowski, who is nursing a hamstring injury.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, are hoping to salvage their season with at least one piece of silverware. Los Blancos were knocked out of the Champions League in the quarterfinals by Arsenal and still trail Barcelona by four points in the La Liga title race. The good news for Carlo Ancelotti is both Ferland Mendy and Kylian Mbappé made the trip to Sevilla and are ready to play in what could be a pivotal match in deciding the Italian manager's future at the club.
Here's how both sides could line up in the Copa del Rey final.
