Real Madrid delivered a stunning performance to secure their place in the Copa del Rey final, defeating arch-rivals Barcelona 4-0 at Camp Nou on Wednesday. The victory sealed a 4-1 aggregate win, overturning a first-leg deficit in spectacular fashion.
Barcelona initially led the tie after a 1-0 win in Madrid, but Real Madrid showcased their resilience and class in the second leg. Vinícius Júnior opened the scoring just before halftime, setting the stage for an explosive second half.
Karim Benzema stole the show with a second-half hat-trick, becoming the first Real Madrid player to score a hat-trick at Camp Nou since 1963. His first came from a precise strike in the 50th minute, followed by a calmly converted penalty ten minutes later. Benzema completed his hat-trick in the 80th minute after a swift counter-attack, silencing the home crowd.
The midfield duo of Luka Modrić and Toni Kroos controlled the tempo, while the defense remained solid against Barcelona’s attacks. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made several key saves to keep a clean sheet.
Real Madrid will face Osasuna in the final, aiming to secure their first Copa del Rey title since 2014. The match is scheduled for next month in Seville, promising an exciting climax to the Spanish Cup competition.
“We played an incredible match,” Benzema told Real Madrid TV. “Everyone gave their all, and we’re happy to be in the final. But we have to keep our focus and continue playing at this level.”
