{"id":7986,"date":"2025-04-26T01:08:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T23:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weisetech.dev\/fc-barcelona-noticias\/en\/copa-rey-final-barca-vs-madrid-battle-between-elevens_312326_102\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T11:29:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T10:29:44","slug":"copa-rey-final-barca-vs-madrid-battle-between-elevens_312326_102","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/en\/copa-del-rey\/copa-rey-final-barca-vs-madrid-battle-between-elevens_312326_102.html","title":{"rendered":"Copa del Rey Final: Bar\u00e7a, far superior line by line to Real Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"

Discover why Bar\u00e7a is the clear favorite for the Cup final. Line-by-line analysis, statistics, and tactical keys of the Cl\u00e1sico<\/h2> \r\n
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FC Barcelona and Real Madrid<\/a> arrive at the Copa del Rey final in contrasting moments of the season. Hansi Flick’s team is aiming for the treble<\/strong>, displaying their best football in the last five years and currently being the team in the best form on the planet.<\/p>

The ‘merengues’, on the other hand, seem condemned to live a very painful end of cycle with Carlo Ancelotti on the bench, physically and mentally annihilated<\/strong> by a season where sports planning and signings have been disastrous. Line by line, this is how Barcelona and Madrid arrive at La Cartuja for the Cup final.<\/p>

Szczesny, a lucky charm for the Blaugrana goal<\/h2>
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In goal, there is an evident parity. Wojciech Szczesny has become a lucky charm for Bar\u00e7a this 2025<\/strong>, adding 13 clean sheets and only 1 defeat in 25 matches (24 goals). The Pole came out of retirement in October and has shown an exceptional level this year in all competitions.<\/p>

Thibaut Courtois, on the other hand, has been the only Real Madrid reference who has maintained his usual level in 24-25. The Belgian usually makes at least 3-4 notable saves per match<\/strong>, keeping alive a team with an improvised defense. So far, he has 14 clean sheets in 42 matches (44 goals).<\/p>

Bar\u00e7a’s defense, much more reliable<\/h2>
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In defense, despite the absence of Alejandro Balde, Bar\u00e7a undoubtedly looks much better positioned. The great understanding of the Pau Cubars\u00ed-I\u00f1igo Mart\u00ednez duo has given the team the necessary security<\/strong> to endure the entire season with the defensive line practically installed in the center of the field, turning offside into their best ally.<\/p>

On the flanks, Jules Kound\u00e9 is currently the best in the world in his position<\/strong>, while Gerard Mart\u00edn has also stepped up when the team has needed him.<\/p>

Carlo Ancelotti’s team, on the other hand, has faced the season patching things up<\/strong>. Without Dani Carvajal (injured) and after Nacho’s departure, the ‘merengue’ defense has been a real sieve. To make matters worse, \u00c9der Militao and David Alaba were also in the infirmary for almost the entire season.<\/p>

Ra\u00fal Asencio’s debut gave some stability, but Antonio R\u00fcdiger clearly can’t handle it physically anymore<\/strong>. And, on the flanks, Ferland Mendy hasn’t been healthy either, so Lucas V\u00e1zquez and Fran Garc\u00eda have been exposed throughout the season, especially in the Cl\u00e1sicos, where Raphinha and Lamine Yamal have destroyed them in La Liga (0-4) and Supercopa (2-5).<\/p>