Seville, Spain — Barcelona go face Real Madrid in one big clash dis weekend for der Copa del Rey final. Dis go be the first time in 11 years say dem two giants of Spanish football go meet for dis final after Barca beat dem 5–2 for Spanish Super Cup earlier dis year. De pressure dey high as both teams wan win the most ancient trophy for Spain.
Hansi Flick, de coach for Barcelona, don dey eye dis trophy as dem try push for a treble. Carlo Ancelotti, wey dey manage Real Madrid, wan use dis win yarn story as dem season don dey tough. “Dis na chance for us to show say we fit still compete with de best,” Ancelotti talk about de upcoming match.
Barcelona dey wade into dis final as dem favorites after dem dominate both El Clásicos earlier dis season. Dem go play without dem top goalscorer Robert Lewandowski, wey dey out with hamstring injury. Alejandro Balde too no go fit play due to injury. But players like Ferran Torres and Raphinha don show say dem fit step up. “We get the squad to compete and we dey ready to take dis challenge,” Torres talk.
On di other side, Real Madrid dey also face injury problems, with Eduardo Camavinga and Dani Carvajal both sidelined. Mbappé dey expected to play crucial role for dem as dey chase victory. “Every match against Barca na big occasion and we go bring our A-game. Dis na chance to make amends for our last losses against dem,” say Vinícius.),
De match go take place at Estadio de La Cartuja for Seville, with kickoff set for 4 p.m. ET. Dis season, Barcelona don dey perform well but Real Madrid need to show dem intensity to make game tight. “Dis na more than just a cup final; e dey about pride and history,” Ancelotti talk. Fans dey expect an epic battle as both teams go fight for supremacy and dey eye potential redemption for Real.
