Eleven years have passed since the last Copa del Rey showdown between Real Madrid and Barcelona, and now, finally, the time has come for another one!One day after their archrival topped Real Sociedad 5-4 on aggregate, Barca have joined them in the cup final after defeating Atletico Madrid 5-4, too.Unlike the first leg, which was a genuine spectacle with as many as eight goals, four on each side, the return leg at Wanda Metrpolitano tonight was a rather dull game with a single goal. The crucial one, the decisive one.🚨 FULL TIME!!!!!!!!!! 🚨INTO THE COPA DEL REY FINAL! pic.twitter.com/Dy4GOTQdaX— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 2, 2025 Ferran Torres netted in the first half for the away win. That has been the fourth game in a row in which the former Manchester City striker put his name on the scoresheet. Lamine Yamal sent him a perfect through ball, and Torres’ finishing was second to none.Despite plenty of time left on the clock, the hosts were unable to bounce back. Diego Simeone, dressed quite casually for such an important match, hesitated before going all-in. EL CLÁSICO COPA DEL REY FINALReal Madrid and Barcelona will face off in their second final of the year ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/KKy6BwZObk— B/R Football (@brfootball) April 2, 2025 He did it with as many as three substitutes after the half-time interval, but not even Alexander Sorloth could save him from an inevitable loss. After the excruciating Champions League exit following the defeat to Real Madrid, Cholo had to say goodbye to the Copa del Rey. Moreover, Los Colchoneros are losing pace in the title race, as they’re finding it hard to keep the rhythm of La Liga giants’ duo.The same duo will feature in the cup showdown, which will surely meet the highest possible expectations. Another El Clasico on the menu.-Knocked out on penalties by Real Madrid in UCL Round of 16-Knocked out in the Copa Del Rey semifinal by Barcelona-9 points off the top of the table in LALIGATough end to what was a promising season for Atlético Madrid 💔 pic.twitter.com/716rNrAubQ— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 2, 2025 COPA DEL REY – SEMIFINALTuesdayReal Madrid – Sociedad 4-4 a.e.t (3-4)/Endrick 30, Bellingham 82, Tchuameni 86, Rudiger 115 – Barrentxea 16, Alaba 72(og), Oyarzabal 80, 90+3/Real Madrid win 5-4 on aggWednesdayAtl.Madrid – Barcelona 0-1 (0-1)/Torres /Barcelona win 5-4 on agg
