In a breathtaking Copa del Rey final at La Cartuja, Jules Kounde’s 116th-minute rocket sealed Barcelona’s thrilling 3-2 win over Real Madrid.
French defender Kounde struck in extra-time to settle a wild Clasico in Barcelona's favour, with the Catalans triumphing 3-2 in Seville.
The Catalans, aiming for a quadruple this season, won the first major trophy of Hansi Flick's reign as coach and a record-extending 32nd Spanish cup in dramatic fashion
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick called on his young side to 'enjoy' fighting rivals Real Madrid in Saturday's Copa del Rey final in Seville.
Real Madrid said complaints made by Copa del Rey final referees against pressure from the club's television channel were 'unacceptable' on Friday, after pulling out of planned pre-match activities.
"We will see tomorrow what the medical exams say but (Alaba and Camavinga) both suffered leg muscle injuries and it looks very unlikely for them to make it to Saturday's final," Ancelotti revealed in a post-match press conference.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said striker Kylian Mbappe is poised to return from injury to face rivals Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday.
Mbappe missed Madrid's win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday in La Liga and will not be available for the visit to face Getafe on Wednesday.
Record 31-time winners Barca had the better of the clash at the Metropolitano stadium after the wild 4-4 first leg draw, and defeat leaves Diego Simeone's Atletico with little to play for in the rest of the season.
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has hailed the selflessness of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar and believes the trio's lack of ego is key to their success.
Barcelona were held to a scoreless draw by third-tier Villanovense on Wednesday in a disappointing start to the Copa del Rey for the defending champion.
Injured Barcelona star Lionel Messi has failed to rule out leaving the Treble winners in the future, and has denied he is in competition with Ballon d'Or rival Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid.
German football idol Lothar Matthaus has thrown his weight behind Lionel Messi to win the 2015 Ballon d'Or, insisting that no-one else merits the award.
Barcelona ace Neymar has said he wants to make history with his side as they look to build on last season's European and domestic treble.
The treble-winning FC Barcelona stars show the Champions League, La Liga and Copa del Rey trophies through the Catalan capital.
Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola compares Lionel Messi to Brazil legend Pele as he backs his former club Barcelona to win the Champions League.
