Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal delivered a cutting message after his side’s 3-2 victory over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final, declaring, “They simply can’t beat us.”
The Copa del Rey final was an intense encounter at La Cartuja, where Barcelona triumphed in a dramatic match. The game started with a strong push from Barcelona, with Pedri opening the scoring. However, Real Madrid responded quickly, with goals from Kylian Mbappe and Aurelien Tchouameni putting them ahead. But Barcelona wasn’t done yet, as Ferran Torres equalised in the dying moments to force extra time.
The game then saw an extraordinary finish, with Jules Kounde scoring the decisive goal in the 116th minute, securing Barcelona’s victory and ensuring they lifted the Copa del Rey trophy.
After the final whistle, tensions ran high, and frustrations from the Real Madrid players boiled over. Antonio Rudiger, Jude Bellingham, and Lucas Vazquez were all sent off due to dissent and unsporting conduct, leaving the Madrid side visibly frustrated by their defeat.
Despite Real Madrid’s anger, Yamal, who has been a standout performer against Madrid this season, didn’t hold back in celebrating the win. Having scored against Madrid in all their meetings this season, he mocked their inability to beat Barcelona, saying, “This year, they simply can’t beat us. We’ve proven that.” He expressed his joy with his post-match comment, adding, “I’m really happy. Visca Barca!”
This victory over Real Madrid marked Barcelona’s third win over them this season. In addition to their Copa del Rey win, Barcelona had triumphed 4-0 in the league at the Bernabeu and secured a 5-2 victory in the Supercopa de Espana final, further solidifying their dominance over their rivals.
Looking ahead, Barcelona’s next clash with Real Madrid will come on May 11 in La Liga, where Barcelona holds a four-point lead at the top of the table, continuing to strengthen their position in the race for the league title.
While Real Madrid now shifts their focus back to the league, aiming to improve their form, Barcelona’s attention is firmly on Europe. They are set to face Inter Milan in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals next week, as they continue their pursuit of an historic treble this season.