The football world's spotlight turns to La Cartuja Stadium tomorrow as eternal rivals Real Madrid and FC Barcelona clash in a fiery Copa del Rey final – their 8th meeting in the tournament's decisive match and 260th encounter overall.
Historical Edge:
Real Madrid: 4 final wins vs Barça's 3
Last Final Meeting: 2014 (Madrid won 2-1)
Trophy Hunt:
Barcelona seeks record 32nd Copa title
Madrid aims for 21st crown
FC Barcelona:
Leads La Liga by 4 points over Madrid
Recent 1-0 win against Mallorca (Matchday 33)
2023 Spanish Super Cup winners (5-2 vs Madrid)
Champions League semifinal vs Inter Milan
Real Madrid:
Mixed season with 12 losses
Recent 1-0 victory over Getafe
Won UEFA Super Cup & Club World Cup
2025 Club World Cup qualification secured
Barcelona Returns:
Ter Stegen (GK) – back from long injury
Frenkie de Jong & Jules Koundé – available
Barcelona Absences:
Lewandowski & Baldé – injured
Madrid Missing:
Defenders Alaba & Camavinga
Ancelotti to finalize squad later today