Copa del Rey Final: Barcelona vs Real Madrid preview, time, predicted lineups, live streaming

Barcelona and Real Madrid will face off in the Copa del Rey 2024-25 final at the Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville on April 26. The match presents Barcelona with a chance to continue their pursuit of a domestic treble, while Real Madrid seeks their only potential trophy this season.Barcelona, currently leading La Liga by four points and having already secured the Spanish Super Cup, advanced to the final after defeating Atletico Madrid 5-4 on aggregate, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal.The Catalans are dealing with significant injury concerns as key players Robert Lewandowski and Alejandro Balde are sidelined with muscle injuries. Manager Hansi Flick may opt to start Torres as the central striker, supported by Raphinha and Lamine Yamal in attack.Real Madrid, who recently exited the Champions League, secured their final spot after a remarkable comeback against Real Sociedad, winning 5-4 on aggregate. The team faces their own injury challenges with Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, and Eduardo Camavinga ruled out of the match.In Copa del Rey El Clásico history, Barcelona holds the advantage with 31 victories compared to Real Madrid's 20. However, Real Madrid has won the last two final meetings between the sides in 2011 and 2014.TimeThe match will kick off at the La Cartuja Stadium in Seville at 1:30 AM IST on April 27 for Indian viewers.Live StreamingIndian fans can watch the match live online through the FanCode app and website. However, the game will not be broadcast on any television channels in India.This El Clásico promises to be a crucial encounter as Barcelona aims to maintain their impressive domestic form under Flick, while Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid looks to salvage their season with silverware.Predicted LineupsBarcelona predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Szczesny (GK) , Kounde, Cubarsi, I. Martinez, Martin , de Jong, Pedri , Lamine Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha , F. Torres.Real Madrid predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Courtois (GK) , Valverde, Asensio, Rudiger, F. Garcia ,Modric, Tchouameni , Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius Jr. , Mbappe.