April 26, 2025 will mark another unforgettable chapter in Spanish football’s biggest rivalry as Barcelona and Real Madrid go head-to-head in the Copa del Rey final at Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville. With a major trophy on the line, the outcome could define the season for both clubs.

Barça’s Reign in the Copa del Rey

FC Barcelona enters the final as the undisputed king of the Copa del Rey, holding a record 31 titles, far ahead of Athletic Club (24) and Real Madrid (20). The Catalan giants have reached 43 finals, winning 31 of them — a staggering 74% success rate.

Their most recent triumph came in the 2020/21 season, when they crushed Athletic Club 4-1 in Seville. The last time they fell short in a final was in 2019/20, also in Seville, losing 2-1 to Valencia.

Real Madrid’s Recent Cup Journey

Los Blancos last lifted the Copa del Rey in the 2022/23 season, overcoming Osasuna 2-1 in the final. Their previous final defeat dates back to the 2012/13 edition, when they lost 2-1 to Atlético de Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu.

In the 2013/14 season, Real Madrid took revenge by beating Barcelona 2-1 at Mestalla, thanks to Gareth Bale's iconic solo goal that sealed the title.

Head-to-Head in Copa del Rey Finals: Who Leads the Clásico?

This will be the eighth Copa del Rey final between Barcelona and Real Madrid. The current tally favors Barça with 4 wins, while Madrid has claimed 3 victories. Here's the full breakdown:

• 1936 : Madrid FC 2-1 Barcelona (Mestalla)
• 1968 : Barcelona 1-0 Real Madrid (Santiago Bernabéu)
• 1974 : Real Madrid 4-0 Barcelona (Vicente Calderón)
• 1983 : Barcelona 2-1 Real Madrid (La Romareda)
• 1990 : Barcelona 2-0 Real Madrid (Mestalla)
• 2011 : Real Madrid 1-0 Barcelona (Mestalla)
• 2014 : Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona (Mestalla)

Copa del Rey Titles by Club

• Barcelona (31 titles): From their first in 1909/10 to the latest in 2020/21, Barça has consistently dominated the tournament.
• Real Madrid (20 titles): The Madridistas won their first Copa in 1905 and most recently triumphed in 2022/23.