Sports News of Thursday, 3 April 2025

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Copa del Rey: Date, venue for historic El classico final

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The stage is set for the 2024/25 Copa del Rey final as two Spanish football giants prepare to battle for their first major silverware of the season.

Barcelona secured their place in the final with a narrow victory over Atletico Madrid.

Ferran Torres' decisive strike in the 27th minute was enough to seal the win.

The Catalan side progressed with a 5-4 aggregate score after a thrilling 4-4 draw at Montjuïc in the first leg.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid triumphed over Real Sociedad in dramatic fashion.

The semifinal at the Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday, April 1, ended in a thrilling 4-4 draw after extra time, allowing Real Madrid to advance with a 5-4 aggregate score.

Now, Barcelona and Real Madrid will clash at La Cartuja in Sevilla on Saturday, April 26.

This marks their first Copa del Rey final meeting in over a decade, adding another layer of excitement to this historic rivalry.

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