Barcelona, Madrid set for latest cup final showdown
With the second of their four closely scheduled encounters on Wednesday, UEFA.com looks at the five previous Copa del Rey final meetings between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona.
When the second chapter in FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF's current four-match saga unfolds on Wednesday, it will also be the sixth Copa del Rey final between the sides.
Barcelona lead the way as competition specialists with 25 titles, having last lifted the trophy in 2009 when they beat Athletic Club before adding the UEFA Champions League and Liga crowns. Meanwhile, Madrid's most recent Copa success – their 17th – came in 1993, a statistic captain Iker Casillas wants to address.
"This is a very important trophy and a team like Real Madrid cannot afford to let so many years pass without lifting it," the goalkeeper said. "From a personal point of view I've never won the Copa del Rey in eleven years here so if Madrid succeed, the trophy takes on even more importance."
The Spanish giants have met 28 times in the cup, with Barcelona having the better of things. Not only have they prevailed on 14 occasions to the Merengues's nine; they also hold a 3-2 advantage in finals between the sides. "A final is always a different game to the rest," said Barça captain Carles Puyol. "The goal now is to come out on top against our main rivals."
Barcelona lead the way as competition specialists with 25 titles, having last lifted the trophy in 2009 when they beat Athletic Club before adding the UEFA Champions League and Liga crowns. Meanwhile, Madrid's most recent Copa success – their 17th – came in 1993, a statistic captain Iker Casillas wants to address.
"This is a very important trophy and a team like Real Madrid cannot afford to let so many years pass without lifting it," the goalkeeper said. "From a personal point of view I've never won the Copa del Rey in eleven years here so if Madrid succeed, the trophy takes on even more importance."
The Spanish giants have met 28 times in the cup, with Barcelona having the better of things. Not only have they prevailed on 14 occasions to the Merengues's nine; they also hold a 3-2 advantage in finals between the sides. "A final is always a different game to the rest," said Barça captain Carles Puyol. "The goal now is to come out on top against our main rivals."
Can't wait to see the match
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