FC Barcelona and Real Madrid battled fiercely in the 2025 Copa del Rey Final, pushing the match into extra time with the score tied at 2–2. With the game hanging in the balance, Jules Kounde emerged as the hero, delivering a stunning late winner to secure the victory for Barcelona.
Kounde produced a sensational goal from outside the box after intercepting a poor pass from Luka Modrić. He fired a low, powerful shot that curled inside Thibaut Courtois’ left post, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance to make the save.
The match proved to be a thrilling, hard-fought contest filled with goals on both sides. In addition to Jules Koundé’s late heroics, Barcelona saw contributions from Pedri, who scored a spectacular strike from outside the box, and Ferran Torres, who capitalized on a poor clearance from Thibaut Courtois to notch the second goal.
For Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé delivered a stunning free-kick goal, placing the ball inside the near post after drawing a foul from Frenkie de Jong. Later, Aurélien Tchouaméni leveled the match dramatically with a header off an Arda Güler corner kick, sending the game into extra time.
Watch Kounde’s decisive goal here:
What does this result mean for both clubs?
For Barcelona, it signals a season of redemption and a powerful statement of intent. With this victory, the club keeps alive its dream of securing a treble — a feat few envisioned possible following Lionel Messi’s departure. Including this Copa del Rey triumph, Barcelona now boasts four major trophies since Messi’s exit.
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It also sends a strong message that Barça’s future remains bright, with a squad packed with promising young talents like Lamine Yamal and Pedri. The club now turns its attention to Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan, where they remain favorites to advance.
And what’s next for Real Madrid?
For Madrid, the loss is a crushing blow. It highlights that having star power alone is no guarantee of silverware. Despite the arrival of marquee signing Kylian Mbappé, what was once considered one of the club’s most promising seasons has now ended in deep disappointment for Los Blancos supporters.
