Jules Kounde was the hero in Seville as Barcelona edged Real Madrid 3-2 after extra time to claim the Copa del Rey in a dramatic Clasico showdown.
With penalties looming after a pulsating 2-2 draw in regulation time, Kounde seized his moment, smashing a stunning low drive from 22 yards into the bottom corner to seal the win for the Catalans.
Barca dominated early proceedings, taking the lead through Pedri’s exquisite first-time strike following a clever cut-back from teenage sensation Lamine Yamal.
The heated encounter, already simmering from pre-match scrutiny of officiating decisions, boiled over in chaotic scenes at the end. Real Madrid’s Antonio Rudiger and Lucas Vazquez received straight red cards from the bench, while England star Jude Bellingham was also dismissed after the final whistle for confronting the officials.
The fiery clash marked the first Clasico final in a major competition since 2014, when Gareth Bale’s solo goal secured a 2-1 victory for Real Madrid.
Wow! Congrats Barcelona!
