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After a thrilling extra-time match, Barcelona defeated Real Madrid to claim their 32nd cup
In the first half, Barcelona took the lead thanks to Pedri's first-time header on a feed from Lamine Yamal that found the back of the net. But once Mbappe came on in the second half, Madrid took control of the match. After the Frenchman leveled the score with a free kick, the contest took a dramatic turn when Tchouameni headed home a corner kick from Arda Guler. But Ferran Torres scored to put Barcelona back in the final. In the 95th minute, the penalty was countered by VAR in favor of Barcelona. Kunde saved Barcelona's championship-clinching goal in the second overtime period by denying Modric's pass to Braim.
Everyone was looking to the soccer field again after yesterday's controversy over Gonzalez Fuertes' remarks, Real Madrid's protests, and the club's decision not to take part in official activities. Mbappe, who was still nursing an ankle injury, did not participate in "Real"'s field performance.
Barcelona is vying for a number of performance records this year
The Blaugrana's attacking power is the one constant throughout Barcelona's fantastic season.
The Catalans may be without Robert Lewandowski (who netted 40 goals in four games) for the Spanish Cup final, but they still have a far stronger offensive threat than the Pole. Azscore has all the sports betting facts you need, as well as the newest news in the world of sports - www.azscore.com live mobile.
Consider Rafinha's outstanding play—he finished second in the Champions League in goals—as well as the efforts of Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal, and Ferran Torres. At the moment, no team in the top five leagues has scored more goals than Barcelona. Its 152 goals so far this season are just mind-blowing. The majority (89) have taken place in La Liga, while a smaller percentage (37%) have been in the Champions League, 19 Cup, and 7 Super Cup.
When it comes to penalty shootouts, Real Madrid and Barcelona are unrivaled
No one predicts the final score in advance, even if the last two Clasico seasons were very uneventful ("Barcelona" won 0:4 in La Liga at the Bernabeu and 2:5 in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia).
Even if it's unlikely, a penalty shootout is still possible. Actually, strikes from 11 meters are nothing to worry about for either Madrid or Barcelona. Although the record exists, it is certainly up for grabs: in all competitions, Real Madrid and Barcelona have played 16 straight Clasicos without a tie, with 10 wins each for the two teams. The two Spanish grand finalists will face off in a penalty shootout for the second time in their history if the match ends in a stalemate and extra time does not produce a victor. The only other time this had happened was when Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 4-1 in the return leg of the 1985 League Cup quarterfinal at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Mbappe hopes to solidify his spot as a replacement in the championship game
The health problems that the French striker has been experiencing have prevented him from being named to Ancelotti's starting eleven. Midfielders Valverde, Ceballos, and Tchouameni were Ancelotti's first choice, with Bellingham serving as a substitute. Vinicius and Rodrigo were named captains.
During the encounter against Arsenal, he twisted his ankle. His ban prevented him from playing against Atletico, and Ancelotti benched him against Getafe to keep him fresh and prevent a recurrence. The reason for his replacement, however, might be because he is not yet fully prepared for the final. All signs point to Kylian Mbappe (26) getting playing time tonight at La Cartouche, where he will be tested. Some Real Madrid supporters booed Bondi when his picture showed on the TV scoreboard last Sunday at the Bernabeu, making his performance stand out.