Barcelona vs Real Madrid prediction: SPAIN: Copa del Rey betting tips on match 2025-04-25 20:00.
[p]The Copa del Rey final pits Barcelona, the team that have won this competition more than anyone else (31 times), against great rivals Real Madrid in a first El Clásico at this stage since 2013/14. Barcelona lost 2-1 on that occasion, but they’ve comprehensively won the last two H2Hs and top the La Liga table, so will start as favourites as they bid for their first Copa del Rey title since 2020/21 when they beat Athletic Club 4-0.[/p]
[p]The Blaugrana opened their latest Copa del Rey campaign with three straight victories while scoring 4+ goals, before winning an epic semi-final 5-4 on aggregate against Atlético Madrid to get to this stage. While Hansi Flick’s side are in great form, losing just one of their last 27 games (W22, D4), they’re not without concerns with star striker Robert Lewandowski injured. His absence was sorely felt in midweek when they registered a remarkable 40 shots against Mallorca while only scoring once (W 1-0)![/p]
[p]While Barcelona are still chasing the treble with a UEFA Champions League semi-final against Inter Milan coming up, the Copa del Rey would seem to offer Madrid – four points behind them in the league – their best chance of claiming more silverware this season. Following an otherwise underwhelming campaign, head coach Carlo Ancelotti looks set to depart whether or not he claims a third Copa del Rey success in charge of Los Blancos, most recently lifting the trophy in 2023.[/p]
[p]Like Barça, Madrid started their Copa del Rey campaign in free-scoring fashion before also winning their semi-final 5-4 on aggregate, needing extra-time to see off Real Sociedad. They too have personnel concerns as David Alaba and Eduardo Camavinga were both injured against Getafe on Wednesday (W 1-0), but are hopeful Kylian Mbappé will be available to try to help them avoid a third successive H2H defeat, a fate they haven’t suffered since 2023.[/p]
[p]Players to watch: Ferran Torres has scored five Copa del Rey goals this season, more than any other Barcelona player – he opened the scoring in two of their last three games in this competition. For Madrid, Endrick has matched Torres’ tally of five goals, and having scored in each of their last four Copa del Rey games, three times between the 15th and 35th minute, could be set to play a big part here.[/p]
[p]Hot streak: Only two of the last 26 Copa del Rey finals were decided via penalties.[/p]
[p][i]Written by John Pennington[/i][/p]