The scene is set on one of the most awaited The classic Meetings in recent years. On April 26The Barcelona and Real Madrid will fight for Copa del Rey Title in Sevillea showdown that can define their seasons.
For Hansi -girlThis derby represents an opportunity to further stamp its authority in Spain. Since he took over on BarcelonaThe German coach has orchestrated an impressive turn and won Spanish Super Cup and guide their team to an 18-game undefeated driving 2025. With They are Langa TadershipThe UEFA Champions League -fightand a shot at Copa del Rey, A treble remains within reach.
Yet, in addition to the form and talent of Blaugran, A key factor should make Real Madrid – and Carlo Ancelotti – especially nervous. Blaugrana have a secret weapon that can lean the final to their advantage.
The Copa del Rey Final will be The third Clasico seasonWith the Catalans holding the edge over their bitter rivals. Flick’s Men won 4-0 in La Liga in October and dismantled Real Madrid 5-2 in January Super Cup Final.
Despite their dominance in these collisions, Barcelona cannot afford independence. The reigning Spanish champions, fresh by a Champions League quarter finals with Manchester Cityhave experience and depth to rise to the moment. With Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and a form of RodrygoLos Blancos will be desperate after denying its archdrivals another piece of cutlery. However, Barca has a trump card that Madrid cannot ignore—The boss extraordinary disc in cup finals.
Huge challenge before Madrid: Hansi Flick’s impeccable final record
If there is a manager like Real Madrid should fear in a one -time final, it is Hansi -girl. The German Tactician has a flawless record in large cup finals and wins six of sex in their career.
His latest triumph? Barcelona’s emphatic 5-2 victory over Madrid in Supercopa in Spain in 2025A statement victory that sent a clear warning to its rivals. But this dominance in the final is nothing new.
Flick’s reputation as a Big specialist was forged under his Historical service at Bayern Munichwhere he guided the German giants to a Unmatched sextuple 2020. His final victories with the German giant includes:
- DFB Cup 2020 – a 4-2 abandon Bayer LeverkusenShowcasing Bayern’s attacking firepower.
- Champions League 2020 -A hard -fighted 1-0 win against Paris Saint-Germainsealed by a Kingsley Coman head.
- UEFA SUPER CUP 2020 – A tense 2-1 extra time Victory over Seville.
- German Super Cup 2020 – An exciting 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund.
- Club World Cup 2021 – A narrow 1-0 success towards Uanl tigersComplete Bayern’s global dominance.
Thus was not technically a finalThe 60-year-old led Bayern to the Bundesliga-Kronan 2019-20 and finished One of the most dominant seasons in club history. His admirers waiting to see If he can repeat his success in Spain.
