Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Time, Lineups, and Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Copa del Rey Final

Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Time, Lineups, and Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Copa del Rey Final

Barcelona and Real Madrid will clash once again in a highly anticipated final, this time to crown the champion of the 2024/25 Copa del Rey. The match is set for Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Estadio La Cartuja in Seville, promising a spectacle full of history, tension, and ambition.

Copa del Rey

Real Madrid Confirms It Will Play the Final

Date, Time, and Venue for U.S. Viewers

Date : Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time : 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
Venue : Estadio La Cartuja, Seville, Spain

Current Form: Barcelona and Real Madrid's Journey to the Final

Barcelona, under the guidance of Hansi Flick, is enjoying one of its strongest periods of the season. The Blaugrana are in the thick of the race for the LaLiga title and have advanced to the Champions League semifinals. Despite significant injuries, including Robert Lewandowski, the team has found fresh momentum through young stars like Lamine Yamal and Fermín López.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid, led by Carlo Ancelotti, comes into the final after a grueling campaign. Battling for domestic glory and excelling in Europe, Los Blancos have overcome key injuries to players like Thibaut Courtois and Éder Militão, thanks to the brilliance of Vinícius Jr., Rodrygo, and Jude Bellingham.

Lineups

FC Barcelona (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Wojciech Szczęsny
Defenders: Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsí, Íñigo Martínez, Gerard Martín
Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Dani Olmo
Forwards: Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres
Manager: Hansi Flick

Real Madrid (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
Defenders: Lucas Vázquez, Antonio Rüdiger, Raúl Asencio, Ferland Mendy
Midfielders: Federico Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Dani Ceballos, Jude Bellingham
Forwards: Rodrygo, Vinícius Júnior
Manager: Carlo Ancelotti

The match will be officiated by Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea, with Pablo González Fuertes in charge of VAR. The choice of referees has stirred controversy, particularly among Real Madrid circles, adding extra tension to an already heated rivalry.