Pedri Screamer Puts Barcelona Ahead as They Dominate Real Madrid in Copa del Rey Final 2025
The Copa del Rey 2024-25 final between Barcelona and Real Madrid is heating up, and it’s Barcelona who are in firm control at half-time. Thanks to a stunning strike from Pedri in the 28th minute, Barça lead 1-0, a scoreline that reflects their dominance so far.
It’s been a frustrating evening for Real Madrid. They’ve struggled to break down a tight and disciplined Barcelona defence, managing just one shot compared to Barça’s nine. Jude Bellingham thought he’d equalized, but his goal was ruled out for offside after a well-constructed move. Moments before, Real were dealt a blow when left-back Ferland Mendy had to go off injured early in the match.
Interestingly, Real Madrid’s superstar Kylian Mbappe has yet to feature. Still recovering from an ankle issue, he remains on the bench. Given Madrid’s toothless attack, it seems only a matter of time before Carlo Ancelotti calls on him.
Barcelona, on the other hand, are playing with great energy and purpose. Ferran Torres is leading the line in the absence of Robert Lewandowski, with Dani Olmo pulling the strings just behind him. In defence, youngster Gerard Martin has slotted in at left-back with no Alex Balde available.
There was a late moment of hope for Madrid when Vinicius Jr found space deep into stoppage time, but he wasted the opportunity with a heavy touch, and was flagged offside anyway.
At the break, it’s advantage Barcelona — and if the first half is anything to go by, they’ll fancy themselves to lift the Copa del Rey trophy tonight.
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