FC Barcelona News: 27 April 2025

A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors

FC Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid: Kings of the Cup! - FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona have won the Copa del Rey… for the 32nd time. And few of the previous 31 were quite as dramatic as this one. A Clásico is always a spectacle. A Clásico that doubles as a cup final is doubly so. This game had everything. And after a thrilling 90 minutes that ended 2-2, Jules Kounde’s goal with just four minutes of stoppage time remaining sparked jubilation across the Blaugrana universe.

Record 32nd Copa del Rey for FC Barcelona - FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona were already the team with the most Spanish Cup titles and now they have one more! After seeing off historic rivals Real Madrid in Saturday’s final in Seville, the Catalans have now won the knockout competition 32 times, eight more than second-placed Athletic Club with 24, with Real Madrid third on 20.

HIGHLIGHTS | FC Barcelona v Real Madrid - FC Barcelona
All the action from the Copa del Rey Final in La Cartuja.

Hansi Flick: ‘We are all proud of the team’ - FC Barcelona
Hansi Flick is one happy man. The German has taken his second trophy as Barça coach after leading the team to victory over Real Madrid in La Cartuja stadium in Seville. With a broad grin on his face in the press room after the game he gave his take on proceedings: “It was incredible. We are all so proud of this team and it’s a great victory for us.”

Ferran Torres, Copa del Rey top scorer and Man of the Match in the Final - FC Barcelona
There is no denying that Ferran Torres is having a great season. The man from Valencia is having an impact both as a starter and coming off the bench with 18 goals this season, his best ever total. His goal in the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid also means he is top scorer in the competition.

Lamine Yamal changes look for the Copa del Rey Final - FC Barcelona
Youngster comes out for the Clásico at La Cartuja with his hair dyed blond.

UWCL PREVIEW | Chelsea v FC Barcelona - FC Barcelona
Barça visit Chelsea this Sunday at 3pm CET for the second leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-finals. The Catalans hold a three-goal advantage after winning 4-1 in the first leg, and are aiming to finish the job at Stamford Bridge and secure their place in the final.

Barça Atlètic 0-2 SD Amorebieta: Major blow - FC Barcelona
Barça Atlètic’s survival hopes took a major dent as they stumbled to a 2-0 defeat at home to Amorebieta, bringing an end to a promising run of three wins in four. With four matches left, Sergi Milà’s side now sit five points adrift of safety.

Flick, in love with the team: "They fought until the end, they never give up" - Mundo Deportivo
The German coach added his second title as Barça manager, winning the Copa del Rey against Real Madrid in a thrilling duel that was decided in extra-time.

Ferran Torres, the MVP: "The Cup gives us energy" - Mundo Deportivo
The scorer of Barça's second goal in the Copa del Rey Final said: "It's time to enjoy it, but not overdo it because the Champions League semi-finals are coming up."

Eric Garcia: "As a player, I've never experienced anything like this" - Mundo Deportivo
The Barça player wanted to thank all the fans who came to La Cartuja for their support.

Cubarsí: "The legs were heavy, but the badge is heavier" - Mundo Deportivo
The young Barça center-back praised the team "for giving it their all" in the Copa del Rey Final.

Laporta, exultant after winning the Cup: "It's for all the culés in the world" - Mundo Deportivo
The Barça president was euphoric: "I'm very happy, immensely happy."

Lamine Yamal shares his secret with Araujo: "They can't beat us this year" - Mundo Deportivo
"I told Ronald that it didn't matter if they scored one or two goals against us," said the 17-year-old winger, a nightmare for Real Madrid once again.

The many Barça players who have their first Copa del Rey trophy - Mundo Deportivo
With their victory over Real Madrid, FC Barcelona confirmed their status as the King of the Cups, a tournament in which no one has more titles than the Blaugrana, with 32 wins in 46 finals. However, in the young squad managed by Hansi Flick, a large number of players got their first win in the Spanish knockout tournament.

Piqué's direct message after Barça's victory over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey Final - Mundo Deportivo
"In the end, the good guys always win," wrote Gerard Piqué on his 'X' account minutes after De Burgos Bengoechea signaled the end of the match, with Hansi Flick's team winning in extra-time in one of the most controversial matches of the season.

Raphinha: "Last year I would have said yes to that money from Saudi Arabia" - Mundo Deportivo
"If they had made me this offer back then, I think I would have gone. At the time, I was a bit devastated, and this offer would have changed my life completely," says the Barça forward.

Pere Romeu: "Sunday will be a beautiful day" - Mundo Deportivo
The Barça manager is confident of sealing their place in the Champions League final at Stamford Bridge, but expects a "more aggressive" Chelsea side in search of a comeback after the 4-1 defeat in the first leg.

Graham: "We're eager to show that we deserve another final" - Mundo Deportivo
Despite the 4-1 advantage from the first leg, Barça's forward is not taking Chelsea for granted and wants to secure another victory at Stamford Bridge to show the power of the Blaugrana team.

Source: barcablaugranes.com