
COPA DEL REY CHAMPION 2025
Absolute King! FC Barcelona Conquers its 32nd Copa del Rey
Published:27/04/2025 - 03:13h
Updated:27/04/2025 - 13:42h
FC Barcelona won its 32nd Copa del Rey after defeating Real Madrid (3-2) in the final. The Blaugrana team reinforces its historical dominance in the competition with 6 titles in the last 10 years.
FC Barcelona expands its legend in Spanish football by conquering its 32nd Copa del Rey, after defeating Real Madrid (3-2) in a vibrant final at La Cartuja. With this new title, Barça reinforces its historical dominance in the competition and confirms its romance with the KO tournament in the 21st century.
With this new conquest, FC Barcelona expands its record, consolidating itself as the most decorated club in the history of the tournament. A fact that leaves its pursuers, Athletic Club (24) and Real Madrid (20), further and further behind.
.The victory at La Cartuja adds to an impeccable trajectory in the last two decades, where the Blaugrana team has dominated the Cup with enviable authority and regularity. The Blaugrana club has managed to win 6 Cup titles in the last 10 years.
Recent Balance: 8 Cups in 12 Finals in 18 Years
FC Barcelona has reached the final of the Copa del Rey on 12 occasions in the last 18 years, managing to become champion in 8 of them. A dominance that reflects the club's commitment to this competition and its ability to shine in decisive moments.
Since the 2008-09 season, Barça has been the almost habitual protagonist of the finals, building an authentic dynasty in the Cup. And since the 14/15 season, Barça has won the trophy in the 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021 and 2025 editions.
Barça's Record in the Copa del Rey:
- 1910: Champion against Espanyol de Madrid (3-2)
- 1912: Champion against Gimnástica Española (2-0)
- 1913: Champion against Real Sociedad (2-2), (0-0), (2-1)
- 1920: Champion against Athletic Club (2-0)
- 1922: Champion against Real Unión Club (5-1)
- 1925: Champion against Arenas de Guecho (2-0)
- 1926: Champion against Atlético Madrid (3-2)
- 1928: Champion against Real Sociedad (1-1), (1-1). (3-1)
- 1942: Champion against Athletic Club (4-3)
- 1951: Champion against Real Sociedad (3-0)
- 1952: Champion against Valencia (4-2)
- 1953: Champion against Athletic Club (2-1)
- 1957: Champion against Espanyol (1-0)
- 1959: Champion against Granada (4-1)
- 1962: Champion against Zaragoza (3-1)
- 1967: Champion against Real Madrid (1-0)
- 1970: Champion against Valencia (4-3)
- 1977: Champion against Las Palmas (3-1)
- 1980: Champion against Sporting Gijón (3-1)
- 1982: Champion against Real Madrid (2-1)
- 1987: Champion against Real Sociedad (1-0)
- 1989: Champion against Real Madrid (2-0)
- 1996: Champion against Betis (3-2)
- 1997: Champion against Mallorca (1-1), (5-4 penalties)
- 2009: Champion against Athletic Club (4-1)
- 2012: Champion against Athletic Club (3-0)
- 2015: Champion against Athletic Club (3-1)
- 2016: Champion against Sevilla (2-0)
- 2017: Champion against Alavés (3-1)
- 2018: Champion against Sevilla (5-0)
- 2021: Champion against Athletic Club (4-0)
- 2025: Champion against Real Madrid (3-2)
The Legacy of FC Barcelona in the Copa del Rey
From its first title in 1910 to this triumph in 2025, FC Barcelona has woven an unparalleled history in the Cup. Its competitive spirit, its unmistakable style of play and its connection with the fans have made the Blaugrana club the authentic King of Cups of Spanish football.
The arrival of Pep Guardiola marked the beginning of a winning streak for the Cup title. The one from Sampedor won the one in 2009 and the one in 2012, while Luis Enrique celebrated the one in 2015, the one in 2016 and the one in 2017. The one in 2018 is from Ernesto Valverde and the one in 2021 from Ronald Koeman. Now, in 2025, Hansi Flick joins the list.
The other Copa del Rey won by the culé team
But in total there are already 32. Prior to the modern era, Barça has in the showcases of its Museum the Cups of 1910, 1912, 1913, 1920, 1922, 1925, 1926, 1928, 1942, 155 1959, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1978, 1981, 1983, 1988, 1990, 1997 and 1998.
A generation of champions and a title that drives Barça towards Europe
Players like Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Koundé, Araújo and Ter Stegen have been protagonists in this new conquest. With a mixture of youth and experience, Barça demonstrates that its winning DNA remains intact and that the ambition to lift titles remains a hallmark.
Beyond national pride, this new Copa del Rey represents a vital emotional boost for the team in its final stretch of the season, especially in its European challenge in the Champions League semifinals against Inter Milan.
The success reinforces confidence and confirms that Hansi Flick's project continues to advance in the right direction. With 32 titles and a promising future, Barça continues to write glorious pages in its legend.