Barcelona and Real Madrid are delivering a memorable match in the 2025 Copa del Rey final. The Catalan side took the lead with a first-half goal from Pedri, but after the break, Kylian Mbappe tied the game with a stunning free-kick, and Aurelien Tchouameni gave Real Madrid the 2-1 lead.
During the first 45 minutes, Barcelona clearly dominated the match. They controlled possession better and created several scoring opportunities. The best chance came from a play by Lamine Yamal on the right wing, where he dribbled past several opponents and waited for his teammates to approach the box. At that moment, Yamal delivered a perfect pass, and Pedri scored the opener with an impressive right-footed shot.
After the break, Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti made a crucial change, bringing on Kylian Mbappe in place of Rodrygo Goes. That decision proved to be spot on, as the French forward was instrumental in Real Madrid’s improvement. In fact, he earned a free kick when Frenkie De Jong fouled him just outside the box. At the 25-minute mark, Mbappe struck the equalizer with a powerful free-kick.
Just minutes later, Arda Guler took a left-footed corner kick that found the head of Aurelien Tchouameni inside the box. The young Frenchman rose above the defenders and scored with a precise header, giving Real Madrid the 2-1 lead.
The joy was short-lived for Real Madrid
Real Madrid made a strong effort to turn the game around and had less than 15 minutes remaining until the final whistle. However, they were unable to hold onto their lead, as just moments after Tchouameni’s goal, Barcelona found the equalizer.
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In the 39th minute of the second half, Lamine Yamal delivered a precise pass behind Real Madrid’s defenders. Ferran Torres received the ball, dribbled past goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and scored the equalizer with a soft right-footed finish.
