Barcelona was crowned Cup champion in an exciting Clasico played at La Cartuja, standing out in a match that kept the fans on the edge of their seats. After a balanced start, where Mbappé's initial absence for Madrid offered a tactical balance opposite to Barça's dynamics, it was Pedri who opened the scoring with an unstoppable shot past Courtois. However, Madrid's reaction came after Ancelotti's tactical adjustments, introducing Mbappé to intensify the attack. Kylian Mbappé's goal, followed by a timely header from Tchouameni, put Real Madrid temporarily ahead before Ferran Torres equalized to take the match to extra time.
In extra time, both teams spared no effort, delivering a spectacle packed with intensity and quality. Although fatigue left its mark on players such as Vinicius, Barça showed an impressive attacking display, culminating in a phenomenal goal by Koundé. El tanto definitivo llegó tras una jugada de presión y recuperación, representando la tenacidad y la juventud del equipo de Flick. El encuentro, no exento de momentos polémicos como un penalti anulado tras la intervención del VAR, concluyó con la euforia de la hinchada barcelonista ante una nueva conquista en su ascendente temporada.
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