Thanks to a solitary goal from Ferran Torres after the chaos experienced over a month ago at Montjuic with that 4-4 draw, Barcelona managed to defeat Atlético de Madrid and advance to the Copa del Rey final. There, after winning in extra time against Real Sociedad, they await Real Madrid in what will be the first of three possible matchups that could take place between the two teams in 36 days, potentially halting the world.

Real Madrid will fight for the Copa del Rey and La Liga titles in 15 days

The final of the Copa del Rey 2025 will be held on April 26 at La Cartuja in Seville. A venue where Real Madrid and FC Barcelona will face off once again, 11 years after Gareth Bale secured the title for Real Madrid in 2014 after a legendary run. That was the last of the eight Copa del Rey finals both teams have played, with a positive balance for Real Madrid having won four times... compared to Barcelona's three victories.

It is no secret that the Copa del Rey is the title of least prestige for which both Real Madrid and Barcelona are competing this season. However, it could mark a turning point in the development of the other two battles on the horizon. Just weeks after the final, specifically on May 11, Barcelona will host Real Madrid at Montjuic in La Liga's 35th round in a match that could decide who claims the championship title.

A hypothetical Champions League final on the horizon

As the icing on the cake, both Real Madrid and Barcelona are excited about the possibility of facing off on May 31 at the Allianz Arena in the first-ever El Clásico final in Champions League history. However, both teams must first overcome several hurdles. On the one hand, Real Madrid must get past Arsenal in the quarterfinals and then PSG or Aston Villa in the semifinals. A slightly easier path, perhaps, is Barcelona's, who will face Borussia Dortmund in the quarterfinals... and then Bayern Munich or Inter Milan in potential semifinals.

In summary, Real Madrid and Barcelona could face each other in up to three matches considered finals to compete for the La Liga, Champions League, and Copa del Rey treble over a slightly longer period of 36 days. Therefore, the coming weeks could bring several moments when Real Madrid and Barcelona have the power to stop the world.