Barcelona vs Real Madrid Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Copa del Rey

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• Tournament: Copa del Rey final
• Date: Saturday, 26 April 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 20:00 PM GMT
• Venue: Estadio La Cartuja, Seville

The 2024/25 Copa del Rey final will see the two Spanish giants in Barcelona and Real Madrid, lock horns for the elusive trophy. The Barcelona vs Real Madrid clash takes place at the Estadio La Cartuja, Sevilla, on 26 April 2025.

Barcelona are still in the hunt for a European Treble (La Liga, UEFA Champions League and Copa del Rey). They sit in first place in the La Liga table with 76 points from 33 games, and have won four of their last five competitive matches and have won their Copa del Rey games in compelling fashion this season.

Hansi Flick is determined to keep his side's European Treble push going. For that, Barcelona need to produce a clinical performance against their rivals. They've already defeated Real Madrid twice so far this season. They aim to make it three-in-a-row by playing entertaining, clinical passing football and piling more misery onto their rivals. Barcelona need to be clinical with taking their chances and maintain defensive sturdiness to frustrate their rivals.

Real Madrid heads into the Copa del Rey final on the back of their recent elimination from the Champions League. They have won three of their last five competitive matches, but also lost twice and sit in second place in the La Liga table with 69 points from 32 matches so far.

Carlo Ancelotti cannot afford to let his side be humiliated by his rivals again. He needs to set them up in a sturdy way to ensure they can frustrate Barcelona and neutralize their dangerous attacking threat. On top of maintaining a solid defensive nature, Real Madrid's players need to be decisive in the final third. Los Blancos have to be incisive and ruthless when it comes to taking their chances, because wasting opportunities will only lead to disaster against Barcelona.

Barcelona Team News

The biggest blow for Hansi Flick heading into the cup final is the absence of veteran forward Robert Lewandowski. The Polish striker is out of action with a muscle injury. Alejandro Balde is also out of action with a hamstring injury. Marc Casado (Knee) and Marc Bernal (knee) are also not expected to play any further part this season.

Real Madrid Team News

Carlo Ancelotti's side are likely to have a fully fit Kylian Mbappe for this game after he recovered from an ankle injury. Ferland Mendy should also return from his muscle injury. However, defenders Dani Carvajal (knee) and Eder Militao (knee) remain out of action. They will not play any more part this season.

Barcelona vs Real Madrid Predicted Lineups

Barcelona Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Wojciech Szczesny

Defenders: Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Gerard Martin

Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Fermin Lopez

Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Ferran Torres

Real Madrid Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois

Defenders: Federico Valverde, Raul Asencio, Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy

Midfielders: Dani Ceballos, Aurelien Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham

Forwards: Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr, Kylian Mbappe

Barcelona vs Real Madrid Head-to-Head Record

There have been 259 competitive matches between these two Spanish rivals in their history. Out of that, Real Madrid have won 105 games and Barcelona have won on 102 occasions. In the last five meetings between these two sides, Real Madrid have won three games and Barcelona have come out on top on two occasions.

Key Players to Watch in Barcelona vs Real Madrid

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

Lamine Yamal has tormented Real Madrid in both the El Clasico games this season, scoring in the last clash. The young winger has managed an impressive 9.93 xA (expected assists) in La Liga this season, outperforming that by delivering 12 assists. The Spaniard has two goals and four assists in the Copa del Rey this season and aims to continue his brilliant run.

Yamal will look to torment the Real Madrid defenders with his smart movement, dribbling ability and tendency to burst his way into the danger areas. The 17-year-old also needs to be accurate with his crosses or final passes, and willl also look to get into more goal-scoring positions to give his side that added edge.

Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)

Jude Bellingham has been a proactive figure for Real Madrid this season, managing a 9.89 xG (expected goals) and scoring eight goals during that. The Englishman loves playing against Barcelona, having three goals in five meetings against them so far.

He has two goal contributions (one goal, one assist) in the Copa del Rey and looks to increase that by being a thorn for the opponents.

Bellingham will play a key role in maintaining high energy levels in midfield, winning battles and also driving his isde forward. He needs to be clever with his final passes to outwit the Barcelona defenders and also sneak into danger areas to put his efficient finishing ability to the test.

Barcelona vs Real Madrid Prediction

The last two derbies between Barcelona and Real Madrid have been dramatic, eventful affairs. This should be no different. Both teams are charged up for this clash, which should result in a pretty aggressive and intense clash between the two sets of players.

There should be quite a few goals and chances for both teams in this clash. However, Barcelona appears to have the formula to break Real Madrid this season, as shown by defeating them twice. That added energy that the Barcelona players get in a derby should propel them to edge out a win.

Predicted Score: Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid

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