Real Madrid clinched their first trophy of the season by defeating FC Barcelona 2-1 in the Copa del Rey final. Despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence due to injury, the Merengues managed to secure the victory, much to the jubilation of coach Carlo Ancelotti.
The game saw a quick opening goal in the 11th minute when Di Maria, appearing to be on the verge of offside, found the back of the net past Pinto. FC Barcelona, coming off two recent defeats including a significant loss to Granada in La Liga, attempted to rally but struggled to make an impact in the first half, with Lionel Messi notably subdued.
In the second half, Barcelona capitalized on their chances, with Bartra scoring from a corner delivered by Xavi to equalize. However, the match took another turn when Gareth Bale, displaying his lightning speed, outpaced the young Bartra before beating Pinto to put Real Madrid back in the lead. Despite Barcelona’s efforts, they were unable to mount a comeback.
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