Barcelona Stun Real Madrid in Thrilling Copa del Rey Showdown: What Really Turned the Tide?

The Catalans took the lead through Pedri in the 28th minute, but Real overturned the scoreline in the second half, courtesy of Kylian Mbappe (70′) and Aurelien Tchouameni (77′). Ferran Torres restored parity in the 84th, sending the game into extra time, where Jules Kounde struck what turned out to be the winner in the 116th.

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Though Marc-Andre ter Stegen returned from long-term injury to make the squad, Wojciech Szczesny kept his place between the posts for Barcelona. In defence, Kounde and Gerard Martin flanked centre-backs Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez. Pedri was joined by Frenkie de Jong in the middle of the park, while the trio of Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo and Raphinha supported Torres in attack.

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