When it comes to classics, few stages are as loaded with emotion as a Copa del Rey final. Real Madrid and Barcelona They have written some of the most intense pages of Spanish football, and this 2025 edition of the tournament adds a new chapter to a story that dates back to more than 80 years.
Although they have not crossed as many times as you could imagine at the end of the KO tournament, each confrontation has left their mark. Until today, they have been measured in Seven Copa del Rey finalswith Four wins for Real Madrid and Three for Barcelona. A rivalry that has changed dominator over time and promises a new epic battle at the Cartuja stadium.
The first cotted duel between the two dates back to 1936, just before the outbreak of the civil war. On that occasion, The then Madrid FC won 2-1marking the beginning of a long rivalry in definitive scenarios. Since then, each final has been involved in drama, tension and memorable moments that have been marked in the history of Spanish football.
One of the most remembered is the call “Final of the bottles” In 1968, where the intensity of the duel moved to the stands and ended with a tight 1-0 victory for Barcelona. Later, in 1974, Real Madrid would return the blow with a blunt win of 4-0in a clash that remained as one of the most unbalanced classics in a final.
In the 80s and 90s, the culés managed to impose their style, with Triumphs in 1983 and 1990with a team that began to mold towards the golden era of Dream Team. However, the 21st century has seen a more effective Real Madrid in these instances, winning the last two finals against Barça.
First it was The 2011 finalwhere Cristiano Ronaldo He scored a goal in the extension that gave the title to the meringues in a very even match. Then, in 2014, it was the turn of Gareth Bale to write his own legend with that career unforgettable by the left wing that ended in the 2-1 definitive and the trophy for whites in Mestalla.
Despite the balanced history, FC Barcelona is still the king of Cups in Spainwith 31 titles In his record. Real Madrid, meanwhile, has 20 glassesbut with the opportunity to continue cutting distance this Saturday, in a final that could bow again the balance in its favor in the direct duels.
Thus the history marches
- 13/14 – 16.04.2014 – FC Barcelona 1: 2 Real Madrid CF
- 10/11 – 20.04.2011 – FC Barcelona 0: 1 te Real Madrid CF
- 89/90 – 05.04.1990 – FC Barcelona 2: 0 Real Madrid CF
- 82/83 – 04.06.1983 – FC Barcelona 2: 1 Real Madrid CF
- 73/74 – 29.06.1974 – real Madrid 4: 0 FC Barcelona
- 67/68 – 11.07.1968 – Barcelona 1: 0 Real Madrid CF
- 35/36 – 21.06.1936 – Madrid FC 2: 1 FC Barcelona
Barça is looking for the national double, while Madrid sees in this Copa del Rey the option to close the season with a relevant title. But beyond that, the desire to impose itself on the eternal rival will be the true engine of both.