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Barcelona has won its 32nd Copa del Rey title after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Real Madrid in the final match held in Seville.

The match saw a dramatic turn of events, with Barcelona initially taking the lead through Pedri’s sensational strike in the 28th minute.

However, Real Madrid staged a comeback after Kylian Mbappe entered the match as a substitute and scored a free kick in the 70th minute. Tchouameni further extended Real Madrid’s lead to 2-1 in the 77th minute, but Ferran Torres equalized for Barcelona with a goal in the 84th minute, sending the match into extra time.

The match remained tied at 2-2 until the 116th minute when Jules Kounde scored a stunning winner for Barcelona, intercepting Luka Modric’s pass and arrowing a shot into the bottom corner. The win marked a memorable Clasico for Barcelona, who held their nerve in extra time.

In the aftermath of the match, controversy ensued as Antonio Rudiger was shown a red card for throwing an object at the referee after Kylian Mbappe was denied a free kick. The incident occurred just before the final whistle, adding to the drama of an already electrifying match.