{"id":8527,"date":"2025-04-26T21:07:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T19:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weisetech.dev\/fc-barcelona-noticias\/en\/barcelona-vs-madrid-confirmed-lineups-copa-del-rey_312336_102\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T11:29:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T10:29:47","slug":"barcelona-vs-madrid-confirmed-lineups-copa-del-rey_312336_102","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/en\/copa-del-rey\/barcelona-vs-madrid-confirmed-lineups-copa-del-rey_312336_102.html","title":{"rendered":"Gala XI! Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Confirmed Lineups – Copa del Rey Final 24-25"},"content":{"rendered":"
OFFICIAL:<\/strong> The starting formations of Hansi Flick’s FC Barcelona and Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid<\/a><\/strong> for the 2024\/25 Copa del Rey final<\/strong> are now confirmed. With the aim of completing the first step towards the treble and lifting the 32nd trophy in the history of His Majesty’s competition.<\/p> Hansi Flick<\/strong> introduces up to five changes compared to the XI against Mallorca. The most notable is the return of Kound\u00e9<\/strong> to the right side, while Gerard Mart\u00edn<\/strong> returns to the lineup in place of H\u00e9ctor Fort. In the center of the defense, Pau Cubars\u00ed<\/strong> will once again be partnered by I\u00f1igo Mart\u00ednez.<\/p> Similarly, Frenkie de Jong will take Gavi’s place as pivot<\/strong>. Pedri and Dani Olmo complete the midfield, while Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Ferran Torres form the attacking trident.<\/p> Bar\u00e7a’s starting XI (OFFICIAL):<\/strong><\/p> Bar\u00e7a’s bench (substitute players):<\/strong><\/p> Bar\u00e7a’s injured players:<\/strong><\/p> Bar\u00e7a’s sanctioned players:<\/strong><\/p> Hansi Flick is once again betting on his gala XI for the final stretch of 24-25. We analyze them:<\/p> Goalkeeper and defense:<\/strong><\/p> A consolidated defense:<\/strong> Kound\u00e9 returns to the right side after a well-deserved day of rest. Pau Cubars\u00ed will accompany I\u00f1igo Mart\u00ednez in the center of the defense. Gerard Mart\u00edn also returns to the starting eleven, in place of H\u00e9ctor Fort.<\/p> \t<\/li> <\/ul> Midfield:<\/strong><\/p> Frenkie de Jong returns and Gavi will be on the bench.<\/strong> Flick also keeps Dani Olmo in the attacking midfield. The Terrassa native has been fundamental in the last two games, scoring against Celta and Mallorca.<\/p> \t<\/li> <\/ul> Forward:<\/strong><\/p> In the offensive trident, Ferran Torres will start<\/strong>, in place of the injured Lewandowski, alongside Lamine Yamal and Raphinha.<\/p> \t<\/li> \t The ‘7’ remains as a reference in the area<\/strong> and seeks to consolidate himself as the top scorer in the Copa del Rey. At the moment, he has 5 goals in 4 games, the same as Endrick Felipe, a substitute this Saturday at La Cartuja. The ‘Shark’ already reaches 17 goals in the season.<\/p> \t<\/li> \t Raphinha, again, will be the left winger<\/strong>, with Lamine on the right and Ferran as ‘9’. In the center of the field, Pedri and Olmo will be the creative footballers of the team, giving mobility and clarity to the Azulgrana game.<\/p> \t<\/li> <\/ul> Real Madrid’s starting XI:<\/strong> Courtois; Lucas V\u00e1zquez, Asencio, R\u00fcdiger, Ferland Mendy; Dani Ceballos, Tchouam\u00e9ni, Fede Valverde, Jude Bellingham; Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr.<\/p> \t<\/li> \t Real Madrid’s bench:<\/strong> Lunin (P), Fran Gonz\u00e1lez (P), Fran Garc\u00eda, Alaba, Vallejo, Gonzalo Garc\u00eda, Luka Modric, Arda G\u00fcler, Brahim, Endrick, Mbapp\u00e9.<\/p> \t<\/li> <\/ul> For his part, Carlo Ancelotti has made several tweaks to his lineup<\/strong>. The absence of Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 stands out, a substitute due to his discomfort in his right ankle, as well as the return of Ferland Mendy to the left side.<\/p> Lucas V\u00e1zquez also remains in the XI as right back, while Dani Ceballos will accompany Tchouam\u00e9ni as a double pivot. Fede Valverde and Jude Bellingham complete the midfield, with Rodrygo and Vinicius up front.<\/p> The injuries of Alejandro Balde, Marc Casad\u00f3, Marc Bernal and Robert Lewandowski pose a significant challenge for FC Barcelona in this decisive stretch of the season. Below, we detail the individual impact of each absence on Hansi Flick’s team.<\/p> The Polish striker, without a doubt, will be the team’s most sensitive absence to face Mallorca. Lewandowski was injured in the League match against Celta<\/a><\/strong> on Saturday, April 19.<\/p> Impact:<\/strong> After scoring 25 goals in the 32 LaLiga games<\/a><\/strong> played so far, and although the ‘9’ could not shake the nets against Betis (1-1), Legan\u00e9s (0-1) and Celta (4-3), his presence in the area is key to freeing up spaces for Lamine and Raphinha, who lose their main reference.<\/p> \t<\/li> \t Impact:<\/strong> Balde provides depth, speed and overflow on the left wing. His absence, although important, has been partially covered by Gerard Mart\u00edn, who has performed correctly in defense and attack.<\/p> \t<\/li> \t Consequences:<\/strong> The team loses offensive capacity and surprise on that side, although defensive solidity is maintained. According to recent analysis, Balde’s absence is significant but, of the current absences, it is the one that has the least impact thanks to the performance of his replacement.<\/p> \t<\/li> <\/ul> Impact:<\/strong> Casad\u00f3, a regular in the midfield rotation, suffered a partial ligament tear and will be out for two months, probably missing the rest of the season.<\/p> \t<\/li> \t Consequences:<\/strong> His absence reduces refreshment options in the defensive pivot, especially when Flick needs to rotate or close games. The squad has alternatives, but Casad\u00f3’s absence limits the depth in a key area, especially given the accumulation of minutes and the risk of sanctions or injuries to other midfielders.<\/p> \t<\/li> <\/ul> Impact:<\/strong> Bernal, one of the revelations of the youth academy, suffered a serious knee injury (anterior cruciate ligament tear) and says goodbye to the season.<\/p> \t<\/li> \t Consequences:<\/strong> His absence deprives the team of a physical and tactical profile that had provided balance and energy in the center of the field. Bernal was a valuable alternative for physically demanding matches and his absence forces Flick to rely more on experienced players or to advance the progression of other young players.<\/p> \t<\/li> <\/ul> In summary, the absences of Balde, Casad\u00f3, Bernal and Lewandowski force Flick to rethink his strategy for the Copa del Rey final<\/strong>. Defensive solidity and creativity in midfield are affected, but the team is confident in the depth of its squad to overcome this challenge.<\/p> FC Barcelona’s starting lineup against Real Madrid<\/h2>

How do Hansi Flick’s changes affect Barcelona’s scheme?<\/h2>
Real Madrid’s starting lineup against FC Barcelona<\/h2>
Sensitive Absences: Who are the injured Bar\u00e7a players against Mallorca?<\/h2>

Robert Lewandowski (Starting center forward)<\/h3>
Alejandro Balde (Starting left back)<\/h3>
Marc Casad\u00f3 (Defensive midfielder)<\/h3>
Marc Bernal (Midfielder, midfielder)<\/h3>