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

The second half saw a rejuvenated Madrid, spurred by the introduction of Kylian Mbappé. In the 70th minute, Mbappe leveled the match with a sublime free-kick. Just seven minutes later, Aurelien Tchouameni headed in a corner, giving Madrid a 2-1 advantage.

Barcelona, undeterred, pressed for an equalizer. Their persistence was rewarded in the 84th minute when Ferran Torres capitalized on a defensive lapse, bringing the score to 2-2 and forcing extra time.

As the prospect of a penalty shootout loomed, the decisive moment arrived in the 116th minute. Kounde intercepted a misplaced pass from Real substitute Brahim Diaz and unleashed a powerful shot from 25 yards, beating Thibaut Courtois and snatching the victory for Barcelona.

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