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Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: Derby disappointment for Ancelotti's men after 3-1 defeat

Los Blancos faced a 3-1 defeat at Wanda Metropolitano during Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid with Morata scoring a brace.

Sep 24, 2023, 9:25 PM3 min read

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: Derby disappointment for Ancelotti's men after 3-1 defeat

Los Blancos faced a 3-1 defeat at Wanda Metropolitano during Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid with Morata scoring a brace against his former club.

Real Madrid had won every single game so far this season, with a help of a little luck. Other than Real Sociedad, they had barely faced a significant challenge as of yet. Atlético Madrid would hand them the biggest hurdle of the season thus far.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: Match Summary

The game started tragically for Real Madrid, as familiar face Álvaro Morata delicately nodded home a great cross to give his side the lead. This put the visitors into shock, and they almost fell two behind when José Giménez headed wide.

That missed opportunity didn't matter much, as it was two not soon after. Antoine Griezmann nodded the ball into the corner, as Kepa Arrizabalaga could only dive in slow motion to try and prevent it from going in.

Los Blancos would switch on after this, and saw their first chance of the game fly over via a Luka Modrić long shot. Fede Valverde would then put another attempt on target after he headed towards goal from a corner, but it was straight into the hands of Jan Oblak.

Kepa made a great save to keep Real in the game after Marcos Llorente yet again peeled off down the right hand side and found an attacker inside the area. They would get back into the game after Toni Kroos feinted past his man, before blasting the ball home to score an unbelievable goal.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid. |.  Morata | Sportz Point.
Morata scored a brace (Image- Atletico Madrid/Twitter)

Modrić almost found himself in for the equaliser, but he took too much time on the ball and allowed the defence to recover to block the ball away. Real Madrid then seemingly scored a perfectly good goal just before half time, but Antonio Rüdiger was deemed to be offside (which he was), and heavily involved with the play, thus the goal, which actually involved David Alaba and Eduardo Camavinga who tapped home, was disallowed.

The score remained 2-1 at the break of Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid.

Second Half:

If you think the first half started off badly, you'd be in for a shock at the start of the second half of Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid. Morata again found himself free in the box after some dreadful defending from David Alaba allowed him to score his second header of the game and make it 3-1.

Another former player, Mario Hermoso, hit the crossbar with a headed attempt as the game began to feel lost already. Joselu Mato did really well after coming on to set up Rodrygo Goes for a volley, which was blocked before another substitute in Aurélien Tchouaméni fired inches wide from a superb long distance strike.

Two shots from distance were all either side could muster up for the duration of the match as the home side managed the game well and executed their usual tactics to good effect. The full time whistle couldn't come soon enough for some players, and Real Madrid were handed their first defeat of the season against their city rivals.

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Every record of Lamine Yamal so far in his career

Since making his FC Barcelona debut just at the age of 15 in 2023, Lamine Yamal has broken multiple records. Here is every record of Lamine Yamal so far in his career.

May 2, 2025, 6:33 PM6 min read

Youngest Player to Debut for Barcelona | sportspoint.com

Lamine Yamal came through Barcelona’s famous La Masia academy and made his first-team debut for FC Barcelona in 2023 at just 15 years old. He quickly became an important player and won the Kopa Trophy the next year.

Youngest Player to Debut for Barcelona | sportspoint.com
Lamine Yamal, a product of FC Barcelona's La Masia Academy. Image | FC Barcelona 

He also rose fast with the Spainish National Team, playing for youth teams before making his senior debut in 2023. At 16, he became the youngest player to play and score for Spain.

He took part in Euro 2024, helping Spain win the tournament and earning the Young Player of the Tournament award.

Read Also | La Masia graduates currently playing for FC Barcelona

Club Records | FC Barcelona

Every record of Lamine Yamal so far in his career | sportzpoint.com
Lamine Yamal celebrating a goal. Image | CNN

La Liga Records 

1. Youngest Player to Debut for Barcelona

Since making his professional debut in 2023 at just 15 years 15 years, 9 months, and 16 days old, the fleet-footed forward has quickly become a key part of Barcelona's attack. He has scored 22 goals in 98 appearances for the club.

2. Youngest Starter in La Liga for Barcelona

Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to start a La Liga match for Barcelona on August 20, 2023, at the age of 16 years and 38 days. He surpassed the previous record of Fabrice Olinga, who started his first La Liga game for Malaga in 2012.

3. Youngest Player to Record an Assist for Barcelona

Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to record an assist for Barcelona in La Liga during the 2023-24 season. At 16 years and 45 days old, he achieved this record against. 

4. Youngest Goal scorer for Barcelona

Lamine Yamal became the youngest goal scorer in La Liga history at just 16 years and 87 days old, netting his first goal against Granada and breaking the previous record held by Fabrice Olinga.

5. Youngest Goal scorer in La Liga History

Lamine Yamal became the youngest goal scorer in La Liga after scoring against Granada in Barcelona's 2-2 draw.

6. Youngest Player to Score a Brace in La Liga

On 11 February, in the game versus Granada, the Barcelona wonder-kid set the new record as the youngest scorer of a brace in La Liga. He did it at the age of 16 years 213 days.

7. Youngest Player to Feature in El Clasico

Lamine Yamal is the youngest player ever to appear in a Clasico in the 23-24 season at the age of 16 years and 107 days.

Read Also | Top 10 Greatest EL Clasico Matches of All Time

8. Youngest Goalscorer in El Clásico History

Lamine Yamal made history by becoming the youngest goal scorer in El Clasico at just 17 years and 105 days old, on  October 26, 2024, netting the third goal against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, surpassing Ansu Fati's record.

9. Youngest Player with 10+ Goal Contributions in La Liga

Lamine Yamal became the youngest player in La Liga history to score 10+ goals in La Liga at the age of 16 years and 213 days.

10. Youngest Player to Reach 50 Official Games for Barcelona

Lamine Yamal is the youngest player in FC Barcelona's history to reach 50 official games. He achieved this milestone on May 19, 2024, at the age of 16 years, 10 months, and 6 days.

11. Youngest Player to Reach 100 Appearances for Barcelona

Lamine Yamal made his 100th appearance on April 30, 2025, in a UEFA Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan, at 17 years old.

12. Most Dribbles Completed in a Single La Liga Match

In a single La Liga match, Lamine Yamal has completed the most successful dribbles this season, reaching 11 against Alaves, surpassing Lionel Messi's record of 10 dribbles in 2007. No other player has completed more than 7 successful dribbles in a single La Liga match the current season.

Champions League Records

Lamine Yamal became the second-youngest player to feature in the UEFA Champions League | sportzpoint.com
Lamine Yamal showcasing his skills. Image | SABC Sport

1. Second-youngest player to feature in the UEFA Champions League 

Lamine Yamal became the second youngest player to feature in the Champions League against Antwerp at 16 years and 68 days, only behind Youssoufa Moukoko at 16 years and 18 days.

2. Youngest player named in a Champions League starting lineup

Lamine Yamal holds the record for the youngest player to be named in a Champions League starting lineup. He was 16 years and 83 days old when he started the game against Porto on October 4, 2023.

3. Youngest player to play in the Champions League knockout phase

Lamine Yamal became the youngest-ever player to appear in the knockout stage when he started the round of 16 first leg against Napoli, aged 16 years 223 days.

4. Youngest player to score a goal in a Champions League semi-final match

Playing his 100th game at just 17 years and 291 days old, Yamal became the youngest player to score in a Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan, overtaking the record set by Kylian Mbappe, who was 18 when he achieved the feat in 2017.

Read Also | Champions League winners list since 1955/56

International Records | Spanish National Team

Lamine Yamal becomes the youngest Player to Debut for Spain | sportzpoint.com
Lamine Yamal playing for the Spanish National Team. Image | The Independent

1. Youngest Player to Debut for Spain

Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to play for Spain on September 8, 2023, against Georgia at 16 years and 57 days in the 2024 Euro Cup Qualifier, breaking Gavi’s record at 17 years, 62 days.

2. Youngest Goal scorer for Spain

Lamine Yamal became the youngest goal scorer for Spain at 16 years and 57 days. He netted a goal in his debut match against Georgia in the 2024 Euro Cup Qualifier breaking Gavi's record.

3. Youngest Goal Scorer in a UEFA Euro Qualifying Match

Became the youngest goal scorer in his debut match against Georgia, to score in a Euro Qualifier. He broke Gareth Bale's previous record at 17 years and 83 days.

Read Also | Top 5 Goal scorers of UEFA Euro 2024

UEFA Euro 2024

Lamine Yamal scored a goal against France in the UEFA Euro 2024 | sportzpoint.com
Lamine Yamal celebrating his goal against France in the UEFA Euro 2024. Image | Goal.com 

Lamine Yamal was a key player in Spain’s Euro 2024 win. He scored 1 goal against France and provided 4 assists, showing great skill and confidence for his age. 

His performances helped Spain win their fourth European title, and he was named the Young Player of the Tournament for his standout play. 

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Top 10 Greatest EL Clasico Matches of All Time

El Clasico is considered as the greatest football rivalries, between Barcelona and Real Madrid. Here is the list of the top 10 greatest El Clasico matches ever played.

Apr 27, 2025, 6:55 AM5 min read

Top 10 Greatest EL Clasico Matches of All Time | sportzpoint.com

El Clasico is one of football’s biggest rivalries, between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. Over the years, they’ve played many exciting and emotional matches, full of great goals and big moments. With stars like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, and Roberto Carlos, these games are always packed with talent and drama.

10. Real Madrid 5-0 FC Barcelona, 1995

Top 10 Greatest EL Clasico Matches of All Time | sportzpoint.com
Zamorano celebrating his goal in the 1995 El Clasico. Image | TheHardTackle

The Real Madrid vs. Barcelona match on January 7, 1995, at the Santiago Bernabeu was unforgettable. Zamorano netted a hat-trick, leading Real Madrid to a commanding 5-0 victory in this LaLiga clash. It was one of the most one-sided El Clasico matches ever, with the home team fully dominating Barcelona.

The match gave Real Madrid an edge in the title race for La Liga.

9. Real Madrid 2-1 FC Barcelona, 2014

Top 10 Greatest EL Clasico Matches of All Time | sportzpoint.com
Gareth Bale(right) celebrating his 85th minute winner against Barcelona in the 2014 El Clasico. Image | Sky Sports

The Mestalla Stadium in Valencia, Spain, hosted the 2014 Copa Del Rey final between Real Madrid and Barcelona on April 16. The match seemed headed for extra time, but a brilliant 85th-minute goal from Gareth Bale secured the victory for Real Madrid. It marked their 19th Copa del Rey title.

8. FC Barcelona 5-0 Real Madrid, 2010

Top 10 Greatest EL Clasico Matches of All Time | sportzpoint.com
Xavi Hernandez after scoring the first goal of the night in the 2010 El Clasico. Image | CNN

After dominating El Clasico the previous season, Barcelona, led by coach Pep Guardiola, continued their strong form in 2009-10. Real Madrid had spent big to rebuild their "Galactico Era," bringing in stars like Karim Benzema, Mesut Ozil, and Cristiano Ronaldo.

But Madrid’s firepower wasn’t enough. Barcelona crushed them 5-0 at the Camp Nou, with David Villa scoring twice. Messi didn’t score but played a big role in most of the goals.

Read Also: Barcelona vs Real Madrid trophy battle: Which club has won more trophies

7. FC Barcelona 3-3 Real Madrid, 2007

Top 10 Greatest EL Clasico Matches of All Time | sportzpoint.com
Lionel Messi celebrating his hattrick in the 2007 El Clasico. Image | 90MIN

This LaLiga match between Barcelona and Real Madrid took place at Camp Nou on March 10, 2007, and ended in an exciting 3-3 draw. Both teams played their hearts out, making it one of the greatest El Clasico matches in recent years.

Messi scored a hat-trick, while Van Nistelrooy scored twice and Ramos added one for Madrid. A fierce, high-scoring clash that highlighted both teams' firepower.

6. Real Madrid 4-2 FC Barcelona, 2005

Top 10 Greatest EL Clasico Matches of All Time | sportzpoint.com
Raul Gonzalez celebrating his goal in the 2005 El Clasico. Image | Squawka

The early 2000s saw Real Madrid stacked with stars like Zidane, Roberto Carlos, Beckham, and Ronaldo Nazario. Despite Barcelona boasting talents like Ronaldinho, Eto'o, and Xavi, Madrid outclassed them with a 4-2 win—Zidane and Ronaldo struck early, while Raul and Owen sealed it in the second half.

5. Real Madrid 3-1 FC Barcelona, 1960

Top 10 Greatest EL Clasico Matches of All Time | sportzpoint.com
Alfredo Di Stefano trying to score a goal in the 1960 El Clasico. Image | Alamy

Real Madrid’s clash with Barcelona in the 1960 European Cup Semifinal is seen as a key moment in El Clasico history. Madrid won 3-1 and reached the final. Di Stefano and Ferenc Puskas found the net for Real Madrid, sealing their victory in the semifinal against Barcelona.

The match showed the strong rivalry and attacking power of both teams. It's still remembered today as one of the greatest El Clasico matches and a major turning point in their history.

4. FC Barcelona 4-0 Real Madrid, 2015

Top 10 Greatest EL Clasico Matches of All Time | sportzpoint.com
Luis Suarez(centre) celebrating his goal in the 2015 El Clasico. Image | FC Barcelona

During the peak of the MSN era at Barcelona, the team looked unstoppable in Spain. But for the first El Clasico of the season, Messi was out with an injury. Surprisingly, Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t make much impact, while Luis Suárez and Neymar stepped up. They led Barcelona to a dominant 4-0 win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.

Read Also: Youngest goalscorers in El Clasico: Lamine Yamal breaks 77-year-old record to become the youngest ever

3. Real Madrid 4-2 FC Barcelona, 1988

With both teams playing attacking football and creating plenty of chances, this was the greatest El Clasico match of the 1980s. Butragueno gave Real Madrid the lead, but Gary Lineker put Barcelona ahead. Goals from Schuster and Michel made it 3-1 for Madrid. Julio Salinas gave Barca hope, but a late goal from Hugo Sanchez sealed the win for Real Madrid.

2. FC Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid, 2011

Top 10 Greatest EL Clasico Matches of All Time | sportzpoint.com
Cesc Fabregas(left) celebrating his assist to Lionel Messi(right) in the 2011 El Clasico. Image | TheNewYorkTimes

One of the most intense and dramatic El Clasicos happened in 2011 during the Supercopa de Espana. The first leg ended in a 2-2 draw at the Bernabeu, but the second leg had everything—goals, fouls, and lots of drama.

Iniesta put Barcelona ahead, Ronaldo equalised, and Messi sealed it with two goals, including a late 88th-minute winner. The match turned chaotic after a foul on Fabregas sparked a brawl, leading to four red cards and Mourinho infamously poking Vilanova in the eye.

1. FC Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid, 2017

Greatest El-Clasicos of all time - FC Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid, 2017 | sportzpoiint.com

Debatably the greatest El Clasico match of the modern era, took place in the 2016-17 LaLiga season. Real Madrid was leading the league and hoping to extend their lead, while Barcelona needed a win to stay in the title race.

What made this match unforgettable happened in the final moments. The ball was passed to Messi just outside the Real Madrid penalty area. Instead of taking a wild shot, Messi calmly placed the ball into the bottom corner, securing a crucial victory for Barcelona at their biggest rivals' home.

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Copa del Rey 2025 final FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid El-Clasico Highlights: Barcelona beat Real Madrid by 3-2 to lift Copa del Rey for 32nd time!

Get the real-time updates, scores, news and free commentary of the Copa del Rey 2025 final of FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid in Sevilla tonight.

Apr 26, 2025, 11:31 PM1 min read

Copa del Rey 2025 final FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid El-Clasico Highlights: Barcelona beat Real Madrid by 3-2 to lift Copa del Rey for 32nd time! | sportzpoint.com

Hello and welcome to another LIVE coverage of Sportz Point. This is Koushik Biswas, with the Copa del Rey 2025 Final LIVE updates for you. 

Tonight, we will have one of the biggest games of World football as FC Barcelona take on Real Madrid in an El Clásico clash for the Copa del Rey title. Barcelona, who are leading the race for the La Liga title, would hope to win their second trophy of the season and be in contention for another Treble. 

Meanwhile, Real Madrid, who are second in the La Liga and have been knocked out of the Champions League, would like to bring glory to the club as well. 

Hence, we have an exciting game in our hands. So, sit back and relax as we bring you all the buildup stories, team news, stats and LIVE updates of the FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid El-Clasico match. 

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for all the updates as well. 

LIVE Updates

Apr 26, 2025, 7:58 PM

LIVE Score

Apr 26, 2025, 11:36 PM

Apr 26, 2025, 11:14 PM

What an inclusion it has been!

Apr 26, 2025, 11:06 PM

Lamine has started his party already

Lamine Yamal with Laporte after the Copa del Rey win | sportzpoint.com

Apr 26, 2025, 11:05 PM

Good to see this after an intense battle

Apr 26, 2025, 11:03 PM

A bit ahead in Ballon d'Or race now?

Apr 26, 2025, 10:52 PM

The Champions!

Apr 26, 2025, 10:48 PM

Full time | FC Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid

Copa del Rey 2025 final FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid El-Clasico LIVE Updates: Barcelona beat Real Madrid by 3-2 to lift Copa del Rey for 32nd time! - Kounde with a late goal in the extra time for Barcelona - sportzpoint.com

Barcelona win their 32nd Copa del Rey title. They are now en route to their treble dream. 

Kounde's goal in the second half of the extra time was the decider for Barcelona to lift the trophy. 

Apr 26, 2025, 10:45 PM

123' | Rudiger gets the red card

Rudiger gets the red card as someone from the Real Madrid dugout threw the bottle at the referee. 

Apr 26, 2025, 10:43 PM

121' | Offside

Endrick is offside and Barcelona will take loads of time to take this. 

Apr 26, 2025, 10:43 PM

2 minutes added

2 minutes of injury time added.

Apr 26, 2025, 10:41 PM

119' | Offside

There was a shout of a penalty but Mbappe was already offside. 

Apr 26, 2025, 10:40 PM

116' | Kouuuuuunnnndddeeeee | FCB 3-2 RMA

Copa del Rey 2025 final FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid El-Clasico LIVE Updates: Barcelona beat Real Madrid by 3-2 to lift Copa del Rey for 32nd time! - Kounde with a late goal in the extra time for Barcelona - sportzpoint.com

Kounde does the job for FC Barcelona. 

A lapse in concentration from Modric and Brahim did not read the pass from Modric. 

Kounde came in and shot the ball past Courtois from the "D" to give Barcelona the lead. 

FCB 3-2 RMA 

Apr 26, 2025, 10:37 PM

115' | Change for Barcelona

In: Pau Victor

Out: Ferran

Apr 26, 2025, 10:37 PM

115' | Raphinha with a chance

Raphinha on the left had the chance to go deeper but he decided to shoot, which was blocked. 

Apr 26, 2025, 10:37 PM

114' | Kounde with a block

Kounde blocks a cross from right. 

Apr 26, 2025, 10:35 PM

113' | Nearly for Jude

Arda Guler with a delicious cross for Jude to head the ball inside the goal. But, it was too long for him. 

Apr 26, 2025, 10:35 PM

112' | Valverde with an interception

Yamal looked for Raphinha in the middle. But Valverde came running to make the interception.

Apr 26, 2025, 10:32 PM

110' | Change for Real Madrid

In: Endrick

Out: Rudiger

Apr 26, 2025, 10:31 PM

109' | Guler looks for Bellingham

Guler from outside the box chipped the ball inside the box, looking for Jude. 

It was too long for the Englishman, though. 

Apr 26, 2025, 10:30 PM

107' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Jude for a fould on Eric Garcia.

Apr 26, 2025, 10:30 PM

107' | Chance for Barcelona

Fermin missed a golden chance as he slipped while making the effort. The ball went over the goal. 

Apr 26, 2025, 10:29 PM

107' | Goal but offside

Ferran Torres was clearly offside there before putting the ball at the back of the net. 

Apr 26, 2025, 10:28 PM

Second half starts

Will these 15 minutes be enough or are we heading to penalties? 

Apr 26, 2025, 10:25 PM

First half of extra time | FCB 2-2 RMA

No goals. A few chances for both teams. Nothing separates the teams. 

Apr 26, 2025, 10:24 PM

104' | Ferran misses the target

Ferran Torres misses the target from a close range. That was inches away from the far post. 

Apr 26, 2025, 10:23 PM

103' | Raphinha is down

The winger is down but the referee says game on. 

Apr 26, 2025, 10:21 PM

101' | Ferran looks for Raphinha

Ferran looked for Raphinha with a through pass. But, it was a bit too quick for him.

Apr 26, 2025, 10:17 PM

98' | Change for Barcelona

In: Eric Garcia

Out: Pedri

Apr 26, 2025, 10:15 PM

95' | Araujo with an interception

Araujo intercepts a cross from Diaz, which was aimed for Mbappe in the middle. 

Apr 26, 2025, 10:14 PM

93' | Chance for Real Madrid

Real Madrid had the chance to score in the counterattack. But Cubarsi made an important interception to disturb Kylian Mbappe's rhythm. 

Apr 26, 2025, 10:12 PM

ICYMI

Apr 26, 2025, 10:10 PM

91' | First half of the extra time start

How many goals will we have in the next 30 minutes?

Apr 26, 2025, 10:07 PM

Well, it has been a tough day for the referee

Apr 26, 2025, 10:04 PM

Full time | FCB 2-2 RMA

The game goes to the extra time. 

Apr 26, 2025, 10:03 PM

90+10' | No penalty

The referee has changed his decision on the penalty and booked Raphinha for diving. Scenes! 

Apr 26, 2025, 10:01 PM

90+8' | VAR Check is going

A VAR check is going on to check whether there was enough from Asencio to give it a penalty. 

Controversial penalty decision in Copa del Rey final - sportzpoint.com

Apr 26, 2025, 9:59 PM

90+6' | Penalty for Barcelona

With only 1 minute left of the regulation time, Asencio fouled Raphinha inside the box. It is a clear penalty for Barcelona. 

Apr 26, 2025, 9:57 PM

90+4' Yellow card

Yellow card for Fermin for pulling Modric's shirt. 

Apr 26, 2025, 9:57 PM

90+3' | Interception from Cubarsi

Vital interception from Cubarsi again as he blocked a through pass from the right aimed for Mbappe. 

Apr 26, 2025, 9:54 PM

90+1' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Modric for a bad foul on Gavi. 

Apr 26, 2025, 9:54 PM

6 minutes added

6 minutes of injury time added. 

Apr 26, 2025, 9:52 PM

89' | Change for Real Madrid

In: Diaz

Out: Vinicius

Apr 26, 2025, 9:51 PM

85' | Double change

In: Gavi, Araujo

Out: FDJ, Martin

Apr 26, 2025, 9:48 PM

84' | Ferrraaaaaannnnnnn | FCB 2-2 RMA

FC Barcelona v Real Madrid - Copa del Rey Final

Out of nowhere, Ferran Torres does the job for Barcelona. 

His sixth goal of the tournament this season. 

Lamine Yamal with a top-class assist. His lobbed ball found Ferran making a run inside the box. He then defeated an incoming Courtois to score the equaliser.

FCB 2-2 RMA

Apr 26, 2025, 9:45 PM

82' | Save from Courtois

Great save from the Belgian. Lamine Yamal's curling shot was going inside for sure. But Courtois dived to his left to make the save. 

Apr 26, 2025, 9:41 PM

77' | Gooooaaallllllllll | FCB 1-2 RMA

Barcelona v Real Madrid - Copa del Rey Final

A third consecutive corner for Real Madrid and an inswinging delivery from Guler helped Tchouaméni jump in the air to send the ball inside the goal.

Real Madrid take the lead. 

FCB 1-2 RMA 

Apr 26, 2025, 9:40 PM

76' | Back-to-back corners for Real

Barcelona are under huge pressure. 

Apr 26, 2025, 9:38 PM

74' | Inigo with an interception

Surely Vinicius and Mbappe are outpacing the Barcelona defenders. 

Inigo, after losing the ball, came running to stop a pass from Vinicius from inside the box. 

Apr 26, 2025, 9:34 PM

70' | Mbbbbaaaaaappeeeeeeeeeee | FCB 1-1 RMA

Copa del Rey 2025 final FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid El-Clasico LIVE Updates - Kylian Mbappe scored his first career free-kick goal | sportzpoint.com

Kylian Mbappe does what he has done for years!

Free-kick from just outside the box and he went through the wall to beat Szczęsny.

That was a very weak wall, and there was space in between. But Real Madrid and Mbappe did not mind it. 

RCB 1-1 RMA.

Apr 26, 2025, 9:32 PM

68' | Yellow card

Ouuuuuu! This could be red as well. 

De Jong pulls down Mbappe from a goal-scoring opportunity. Was it enough for a red? The referee does not think so. 

Free-kick for Real Madrid.

Apr 26, 2025, 9:30 PM

Meantime in Saudi

Apr 26, 2025, 9:28 PM

65' | Change for Barcelona

In: Dani Olmo

Out: Fermin Lopez

Apr 26, 2025, 9:28 PM

The battle of the best!

Barcelona v Real Madrid - Copa del Rey Final - Jude Bellingham vs Pedri | sportzpoint.com

Apr 26, 2025, 9:26 PM

62' | Kounde with a block

Modric's low cross was nearly going towards Vinicius in the box. Kounde came running to make the block.

Apr 26, 2025, 9:25 PM

61' | Raphinha goes wide again

Kounde's long ball found Dani Olmo, who backheeled the ball, and it eventually found Raphinha on the left.

Though he had time and space, Raphinha's left-footed shot missed the target. He looks dejected. 

Apr 26, 2025, 9:23 PM

59' | Nearly for Vinicius

A curling right-footed shot from the Brazilian, and it missed the far post but a whisker. He urges the Real Madrid fans to cheer more. 

Apr 26, 2025, 9:22 PM

59' | Easy for Szczęsny

A weak shot from Vinicius and it goes straight to Szczęsny.

Apr 26, 2025, 9:20 PM

56' | Chance for Madrid

Madrid have looked good in the second half. 

Mbappe found Vinicius on the left. But Kounde's block and a brave move from Szczęsny helped Barcelona bail out tof he danger.

Apr 26, 2025, 9:19 PM

55' | Chance wasted for Barcelona

Good ball from De Jong and Raphinha had the chance to go deep or look at his right shoulder, where Yamal is waiting. 

But the Brazilian went for a shot from outside the box. He missed the target.

Apr 26, 2025, 9:18 PM

55' | Double change for Real

In: Guler, Modric

Out: Ceballos, Vázquez

Apr 26, 2025, 9:17 PM

54' | Save from Szczęsny

Szczęsny has been pretty good. 

Mbappe entered the box and was looking for an opportunity to shoot or pass. 

But Szczęsny came running to block his effort from close range. 

Apr 26, 2025, 9:15 PM

51' | Interception from Valverde

Chance for Barcelona as Ferran lined himself up for a shot from the centre of the box. 

But Fede came running to make the interception. Corner for Barcelona. 

Apr 26, 2025, 9:14 PM

49' | Double save from Szczęsny

Bellingham passed the ball at the right time for Vinicius to strike. But Inigo's pressure took him wide. 

Vinicius went for a shot which Szczęsny saved and then he went up and saved the rebound ball as well. 

Apr 26, 2025, 9:12 PM

The complaints continues

Apr 26, 2025, 9:10 PM

Is he the best?

Apr 26, 2025, 9:09 PM

Second half starts!

Kylian Mbappe replaced Rodrygo for Real Madrid. 

Apr 26, 2025, 8:53 PM

Half-time | FCB 1-0 RMA

Copa del Rey 2025 final FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid El-Clasico LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary: Pedri's screamer gives Barcelona the lead before half-time | sportzpoint.com

Barcelona have dominated Real Madrid in the first 45 minutes of the match. 

Pedri's stunning goal gave Barcelona the lead. Real Madrid tried to put pressure on the referee, and we could have seen a few more yellow cards, other than that. 

We have seen Kylian Mbappe warming up just before the half-time. Surely, he will come off the bench in the second half. 

FC Barcelona 1-0 Real Madrid

Apr 26, 2025, 8:48 PM

45+2' | Offside

A huge chance for Vinicius to level the score. 

Jude with the great ball for the Brazilian. But he was a tad offside. 

Inigo had caught him inside the box. However, the offside ruled everything out. 

Apr 26, 2025, 8:46 PM

5 minutes added

5 minutes of injury time added. 

Apr 26, 2025, 8:45 PM

44' | Chance for Barcelona

Dani Olmo's curling corner missed everyone and hit the far post. It could have gone into the goal easily. 

Apr 26, 2025, 8:43 PM

42' | Rudiger fouls Olmo

Rudiger fouls Olmo again. Barcelona ask for a yellow card, not given. 

Free-kick from a dangerous position for Barcelona. 

Apr 26, 2025, 8:42 PM

41' | Lamine defending!

Good from the youngster, who came running to win the ball back from Garcia. He tells the Barcelona fans to cheer more.

Apr 26, 2025, 8:39 PM

Youth and talented!

Apr 26, 2025, 8:38 PM

36' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Gerrard Martin for a bad foul. 

Apr 26, 2025, 8:36 PM

35' | Goal but offside

Goal from Jude Bellingham. But he was offside, as Ceballos found him inside the box. 

Apr 26, 2025, 8:32 PM

31' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Tchouaméni for a bad foul on Dani Olmo, who is down on the ground. 

Apr 26, 2025, 8:30 PM

28' | PEEEEDDDDRRRRRRRRIIIIIIIIII | FCB 1-0 RMA

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Beautiful. Stunning. Spectacular. 

Cubarsi's interception helped Barcelona gain possession, and Lamine Yamal, after a breakthrough run, sent a cut-back from the right. 

Pedri came running from the middle and hit the top bin to beat Courtois. 

Barcelona take the lead. 

FCB 1-0 RMA

Apr 26, 2025, 8:29 PM

28' | Interception from Cubarsi

Excellent from Cubarsi, who came running from behind to block an attempted pass from Vinicius. 

Apr 26, 2025, 8:27 PM

25' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti for dissent. 

Apr 26, 2025, 8:25 PM

23' | Block from Kounde

Real Madrid, with their first attack of the match, had Fran Garcia on the left of the box, went for a shot. 

Kounde came in running to make a great block. 

Apr 26, 2025, 8:22 PM

21' | Courtios makes the save

Raphinha with a curling free-kick and Kounde's header was on target. 

Courtois had to jump high to make a decent save. 

Apr 26, 2025, 8:20 PM

19' | Lamine misses the target

Lamine Yamal from the left of the box, tried a shot with his left foot. 

The shot along the ground missed the far post by a whisker. 

Apr 26, 2025, 8:18 PM

16' | Chance for Ferran

Brilliant from Olmo to win the ball in the half and send a long ball for Raphinha to make a run.

Ferran Torres nearly met Raphinha's cross. 

A call for a penalty was shouted, but the VAR denied it. 

No penalty given for Barcelona - Copa del Rey final LIVE | sportzpoint.com
No penalty was given for Barcelona

Apr 26, 2025, 8:16 PM

14' | Madrid getting a lots of men in the box

Barcelona are looking to play a few one-two inside the box before making the final move.

But Real Madrid have lots of men inside the box to tackle that. 

Apr 26, 2025, 8:14 PM

13' | Lamine nutmegs Rudier

The teenager pipped over Garcia to enter the final third and then nutmegged Rudiger to win the corner for Barcelona. 

Apr 26, 2025, 8:12 PM

11' | Forced change for Real Madrid

Fran Garcia replaces injured Mendy. Such a shame for a player like him. He was coming from an injury, and Real Madrid lost their left back early in the game. 

Apr 26, 2025, 8:10 PM

9' | Mendy is down

Mendy is not looking good. Looks like he will be changed. 

He had a tussle with Kounde, and he is down on the ground. 

Apr 26, 2025, 8:07 PM

5' | Barcelona keeping the high line

Barcelona keeping the high line and looking for chances at the front. 

Raphinha and Ferran had two good chances, but without Lewandowski, they need a man at the top to show them the path.

Apr 26, 2025, 8:04 PM

3' | Chance for Barcelona

Ferran Torres from the close range made a good cutback, but Tchouaméni was there to intercept. 

Apr 26, 2025, 8:03 PM

1' | Raphinha could have gone further

FC Barcelona had the early chance of making a good run on the left. But he decided to send a pass across the turf. 

Rudiger cleared that out. 

Apr 26, 2025, 8:01 PM

Kick-off!

Barcelona start the match in their maroon and blue. 

Apr 26, 2025, 7:57 PM

We are done with the anthems!

We are now minutes away from the kick-off! 

Apr 26, 2025, 7:24 PM

5 changes from Flick!

Apr 26, 2025, 7:23 PM

Mbappe is not starting!

Apr 26, 2025, 6:59 PM

Arrived

Apr 26, 2025, 6:56 PM

Lineups | FC Barcelona

Starting XI: Szczęsny, Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez, Ferran Torres, Pedri, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Frenkie de Jong, Koundé, Gerard Martín.

Subs: Marc-André ter Stegen, Iñaki Peña, Ronald Araújo, Andreas Christensen, Eric García, Hector Fort, Gavi, Pablo Torre, Fermín López, Ansu Fati, Pau Víctor.

Apr 26, 2025, 6:39 PM

Lineups | Real Madrid

Starting XI: Courtois, L. Vázquez, R. Asencio, A. Rüdiger, F. Mendy, F. Valverde, A. Tchouaméni, D. Ceballos, J. Bellingham, Vinícius Jr., Rodrygo.

Subs: Andriy Lunin, Fran Gonzalez, David Alaba, Jesús Vallejo, Fran García, Luka Modrić, Arda Güler, Brahim Díaz, Kylian Mbappé, Endrick.

Apr 26, 2025, 6:37 PM

Last five winners of Copa del Rey

  • 2023-24 | Athletic Bilbao
  • 2022-23 | Real Madrid
  • 2021-22 | Real Betis
  • 2020-21 | FC Barcelona
  • 2019-20 | Real Sociedad

Apr 26, 2025, 6:34 PM

All for the badge!

Apr 26, 2025, 2:55 PM

Perez meets Ancelotti and team!

Apr 26, 2025, 2:52 PM

70000 expected at the Estadio de la Cartuja

Apr 26, 2025, 2:51 PM

Barca fans are ready

Apr 26, 2025, 2:47 PM

El-Clasico head-to-head stats

Statistic Value
Total Matches 259
Barcelona Wins 102
Real Madrid Wins 105
Draws 52
Biggest Barcelona Win 7-2 (La Liga, September 1950)
Biggest Real Madrid Win 11-1 (Copa del Rey, June 1943)
Most Goals Scored (Player) Lionel Messi (26 goals)
Most Appearances (Player) Sergio Busquets, Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos (45 matches each)

Apr 26, 2025, 2:25 PM

Real Madrid squad for the match

Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Fran González.
Defenders: Alaba, Lucas V., Vallejo, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy and Asencio.
Midfielders: Bellingham, Valverde, Modrić, Tchouameni, Arda Güler and Ceballos.
Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Rodrygo, Endrick and Brahim.

Apr 26, 2025, 2:24 PM

Barcelona squad for the match

  • Marc-André ter Stegen
  • Pau Cubarsí
  • Ronald Araujo
  • Iñigo Martínez
  • Gavi
  • Ferran Torres
  • Pedri
  • Ansu Fati
  • Raphinha
  • Iñaki Peña
  • Pablo Torre
  • Andreas Christensen
  • Fermín López
  • Pau Víctor
  • Lamine Yamal
  • Dani Olmo
  • Frenkie de Jong
  • Jules Koundé
  • Eric García
  • Wojciech Szczęsny
  • Héctor Fort
  • Gerard Martín

Apr 26, 2025, 2:24 PM

Real Madrid threatened to opt out of the final

Real Madrid first released a statement that they might think of opting out of the final after the statement of the referee, Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea. Bengoetxea was brought to tears in a press conference after Real Madrid TV released a video highlighting the mistakes of the referee, which brought him insults and trolls from many sections of fans. 

Real Madrid wanted the Federation to change the referee and did not train or visit the pre-match rituals as well. 

However, the Federation stuck to their decision and did not change the officials of the match. Later, Real Madrid stated they want to go ahead with the final.

Read more here: Copa Del Rey Final: Real Madrid issues statement midst rumours of Copa del Rey boycott

Apr 26, 2025, 2:19 PM

Tonight's venue | Estadio de la Cartuja

Estadio Olímpico Isla de la Cartuja, Sevilla - Copa del Rey 2025 Final LIVE Updates | sportzpoint.com

Apr 26, 2025, 2:16 PM

How to watch the match?

Football fans from India can watch the Copa del Rey 2025 final between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid on the Fan Code App and Website with a paid subscription. Unfortunately, there are no television broadcast for this match. 

Apr 26, 2025, 2:13 PM

Match Details

Match: FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid, Copa del Rey 2025 final 

Date: 27th April

Time: 1.30 am IST

Venue: Estadio de la Cartuja, Seville, Spain

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Copa Del Rey Final: Real Madrid issues statement midst rumours of Copa del Rey boycott

The Los Blancos have issued a statement amid the rumours of boycotting the Copa del Rey final against FC Barcelona on Saturday. They are not happy with the statements of referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea.

Apr 25, 2025, 7:42 PM3 min read

Copa Del Rey Final: Real Madrid issues statement midst rumours of Copa del Rey boycott | sportzpoint.com

Real Madrid have issued an official statement amid the rumours of boycotting the Copa del Rey 2025 final against FC Barcelona on Saturday after the statements of referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea. 

Referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea was brought to tears in the press conference after Real Madrid released a video highlighting his mistakes from the past. 

Here is the statement made by Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea in the press conference. 

“When a child of yours goes to school and there are kids telling him that his father is a ‘thief’ and comes home crying, it’s totally messed up,” he told reporters.

“What I do is try to educate my son, to say that his father is honest, above all honest, who can make mistakes, like any sportsperson.

“This is really messed up... but the day I leave (the job), I want my son to be proud of what his father is, and what refereeing is, it has given us many values," this is what Bengoetxea said. 

Here is Real Madrid's video highlighting his mistakes -

After the statement of Bengoetxea, Real Madrid want the referee for the final to be changed. Although there are no signs of a change in the official stance of the Federation.

Here is the official statement from Real Madrid regarding the issue -

Real Madrid C. F. considers unacceptable the public statements made today by the referees appointed for the Copa del Rey Final to be held tomorrow 26 April 2025.

These statements, which have surprisingly placed in the spotlight videos made by a media outlet protected by freedom of expression, such as Realmadrid TV, made in a premeditated manner 24 hours ahead of the final against one of its participants, demonstrate, once again, these referees clear and manifest animosity and hostility towards Real Madrid.

Statements that are even more surprising, using a threatening tone, alluding to the unity of the referees, to announce supposed measures or actions that are far removed from the principles of fairness, objectivity and impartiality that should prevail just hours before a football event that will draw the attention of hundreds of millions of people around the world.

In view of the seriousness of events, Real Madrid hopes that those in charge of the R.F.E.F. and the refereeing profession will act accordingly, taking the corresponding measures in defence of the honour of the institutions they represent.

Real Madrid have cancelled their training and press conference as well. But, the Federation is hopeful of completing the final with no issue. 

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Laureus World Sports Awards 2025: Simone Biles, Mondo Duplantis, Real Madrid and Lamine Yamal win awards

Simone Biles, Rebecca Andrade, Mondo Duplantis, Tom Pidcock, Lamine Yamal, Real Madrid and Jijang Yuan were the winners in the Laureus World Sports Awards 2025

Apr 21, 2025, 8:53 PM12 min read

Laureus World Sports Awards 2025: Simone Biles, Mondo Duplantis, Real Madrid and Lamine Yamal win awards
Mondo Duplantis won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award

Madrid became the capital city of sport tonight as the Laureus World Sports Awards celebrated its 25th anniversary by gathering the greatest athletes not only of the past 12 months, but of the 21st Century.

Simone Biles and Rebecca Andrade – friends, rivals and Olympic champions from the world of gymnastics – were both winners here; both sides of Spanish football’s great duopoly were represented on the winners’ podium, as Real Madrid and Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal were honoured; and Olympic and Paralympic heroes including Mondo Duplantis, Tom Pidcock and Jijang Yuan added a Laureus to their laurels.

Standing alongside the world’s greatest athletes were leaders from the inspirational Lesotho-based football programme Kick4Life, recipients of the 2025 Laureus Sport for Good Award.

25 years after the inaugural Laureus World Sports Awards were held in Monaco in 2000, this special anniversary edition of the greatest show in sports was also a celebration of the growth of Laureus as a unique sporting movement, encompassing the world-famous Awards and the year-round work of Laureus Sport for Good in over 40 countries.

The Awards evening launched a multi-media wave of posts, coverage and broadcast around the world, as athletes, media and bloggers reacted to this year’s winners – each presented with ‘The Laureus’ - the coveted statuette awarded to the winner in each category and the prize the greatest athletes in the world value above all other Awards – voted on by the 69 sporting legends of the Laureus World Sports Academy.

And this year, the body awarded two additional statuettes, honouring 22-time Grand Slam tennis champion Rafael Nadal and Kelly Slater, an 11-time world champion in surfing.

The Olympic and Paralympic Games were at the heart of the sporting year in 2024, and this year’s list of Laureus winners includes several athletes who added a Laureus to their collection of gold.

Laureus World Sports Awards 2025: Simone Biles, Mondo Duplantis, Real Madrid and Lamine Yamal win awards | sportzpoint.com

It was the fourth time lucky for the greatest pole-vaulter of all time, Mondo Duplantis. He was awarded the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award after being nominated in each of the last three years and is the second track-and-field athlete to win this Award, after four-time winner Usain Bolt.

Still just 25 years old, the Swede shows no signs of loosening his grip over the competition following another historic year. After winning his second World Indoor Championship gold medal in March, Duplantis broke his own world record for a remarkable ninth time in 2024 on the way to gold in Paris, before shattering it again at the Silesia Diamond League meeting the following month. Duplantis received his Award from last year’s winner, Novak Djokovic.

Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, Mondo Duplantis: “I am incredibly honoured to have won my first Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award in the sporting capital of Madrid and to have the great Usain Bolt pay tribute to me, who I follow as the second track and field athlete to win this Award.

“The Laureus Awards are the ultimate awards that we athletes want to win. I know because this is the fourth time I have been nominated – and that proves it’s harder to win a Laureus than an Olympic gold medal!

“I’ll never forget receiving this beautiful Laureus from the great Novak Djokovic – I’m following in the footsteps of giants like Novak, Usain, Rafael Nadal and Lionel Messi. The list of past winners of this Award is like a history of sporting greatness over the past 25 years.

“The Laureus Awards represent something more than sporting achievement. The fact that they are voted on by the 69 world-class athletes of the Laureus World Sports Academy elevates them to another level. These are athletes who know the dedication and commitment that lies behind sporting successes; they have set the mark that athletes like me strive for. To be recognised by them is truly something special.

“Finally, I must also acknowledge Laureus’ broader mission of using sport as a vehicle for change in the world. The work of Laureus Sport for Good has transformed lives around the world, and – as the Awards celebrate its 25th anniversary – it is important to reflect on the enormous legacy that it has created. It’s a legacy I am proud to be a part of.” 

Laureus World Sports Awards 2025: Simone Biles, Mondo Duplantis, Real Madrid and Lamine Yamal win awards | sportzpoint.com

Simone Biles’ breathtaking displays in the French capital saw her named Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year for the fourth time, equalling the record held by tennis great and compatriot Serena Williams – they both also have one Comeback of the Year Award.

Biles called the Paris Games her ‘redemption tour’ after taking a break from the sport, and the most decorated gymnast in history produced a stunning performance, picking up three golds and a silver. One year after winning that Comeback of the Year Award, her redemption is complete.

Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year, Simone Biles: “I’m so happy to be here in Madrid and to receive my fourth Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award.

“I won this Award for the first time in 2017, and Laureus has been a part of my story since then. And I share their belief that sport has the power to change the world. That might be a little girl watching someone like me on television and deciding she can do it, too. Or it could be the incredible work Laureus Sport for Good has undertaken for the past 25 years, all over the world.

“I’d like to thank the legendary members of the Laureus World Sports Academy, who vote for the winners. It must be an almost impossible job, but their unique personal experiences of sport at the highest level gives them an understanding of what it takes to be the very best. Their generation has inspired us, athletes standing here before you. That is why the Laureus Awards truly are the ‘Athletes Awards’ and I am proud to have added to my ‘Laureus’ collection.”

Rebeca Andrade won the Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award | sportzpoint.com

Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade completed her inspirational return from career-threatening injuries at the Paris Games, and she is this year’s recipient of the Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.

Andrade considered quitting the sport in the wake of a series of soul-crushing injuries, including three anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, and agonising rehabilitations. Her long road back to the top was complete when she won gold in the floor competition – a moment memorialised forever by the image of her long-time rival Biles bowing to her as she stood at the top of the podium.

Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award winner, Rebeca Andrade, said: “This beautiful Laureus Statuette represents a huge amount of hard work, of struggle and pain, and also great happiness and one of my most cherished memories – standing on top of the Olympic podium again.

“In the 25-year history of these Awards that have become the ultimate prize for athletes, these stories of resilience have inspired generations of young people. Previous winners of the Comeback of the Year have included some of the greatest athletes of all time, from my fellow Brazilian, Ronaldo, to Simone last year.

“And just as our stories reach every corner of the world, we stand here alongside Laureus Sport for Good as they bring together projects from across the globe which use sport to improve the lives of children and young people.

“Individual sports can be isolating, but Paris showed that camaraderie can exist between competitors, and I was so proud to compete alongside last year’s winner of this Award, Simone Biles. Simone and I are the only two gymnasts to win a Laureus Award, and I hope our stories can inspire anyone who has experienced injuries and setbacks to keep fighting through the many obstacles placed in front of them on the long road to recovery.”

Tom Pidcock won the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year Award | sportzpoint.com

Tom Pidcock is the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year after winning the Olympic mountain bike cross-country title in unforgettable fashion.  

His hopes of defending the title he won in Tokyo appeared all but over after suffering a puncture, but after changing wheels, the British rider staged a stirring fightback to reel in leader and home favourite Victor Koretsky before pulling off a daring late overtake in the trees to win gold against the odds.

Pidcock is the fourth British cyclist to win the Action Sportsperson of the Year Award, following Jamie Bestwick (2014), Rachel Atherton (2017) and Beth Shriver (2022).

Paralympic swimming superstar Jiang Yuyan collected the Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award.

Yuyan was the most decorated athlete at the 2024 Paralympic Games, winning seven para swimming golds from seven events in the pool, matching the feat of Laureus Academy Member Mark Spitz.

The 19-year-old also set two individual world records and was honoured as the flagbearer for the Chinese team at the closing ceremony. She is the seventh Chinese winner of a Laureus after Yao Ming (Breakthrough 2003, Spirit of Sport 2015), Liu Xiang (Breakthrough, 2005), China Olympic Team (Team, 2009), Li Na (Exceptional Achievement, 2015), Xia Boyu (Sporting Moment, 2019) and Eileen Gu (Action, 2023).

Teen sensation Lamine Yamal was the recipient of the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award after emerging as one of football’s global superstars.

 As part of the Spain team which won Euro 2024, he became the youngest player to score in the European Championships as well as the youngest to feature in the final and was named Best Young Player of the tournament. He is only the second footballer to win this Award, after Jude Bellingham, the Real Madrid midfielder who won it last year.

Bellingham did not go unrecognised tonight, either. Real Madrid are quite simply a winning machine and were honoured with the Laureus World Team of the Year Award after a season in which they won La Liga for a record 36th time, delivered a 15th UEFA Champions League/European Cup title, and defeated rivals Barcelona 4-1 in the Supercopa de España.

The club continued to sweep aside all before them at the beginning of the 2024-25 season, winning both the UEFA Super Cup and Intercontinental Cup, an achievement which saw Carlo Ancelotti become Madrid’s most decorated manager.

For 25 years, the Laureus World Sports Awards have seen the greatest athletes in the world share the stage with Laureus Sport for Good programmes that fulfil the mission defined by the founding patron of Laureus at the first Awards: to use the power of sport to change the world. 

Kick4Life is one of over 300 Laureus Sport for Good projects all over the world making a difference in their communities, and they were presented with this year’s Laureus Sport for Good Award in Madrid. Kick4Life uses football to reach at-risk children in Lesotho, promoting health education, life-skills development, gender rights and employability. The inspirational organisation, which was also nominated for this Award in 2022, has reached more than 250,000 young people since it was founded in 2005.

Nominees for the Laureus World Sports Awards are decided by the world’s media, and the winners are voted on by the 69 members of the Laureus World Sports Academy – the ultimate sporting jury. This year, the Academy also included two discretionary Awards.

Rafael Nadal received the Laureus Sporting Icon Award | sportzpoint.com
Carlos Alcaraz with Rafael Nadal during the award show. 

Rafael Nadal received the Laureus Sporting Icon Award after a year in which he announced the end of one of the greatest careers in the history of professional tennis.  A celebratory video package of his career was specially voiced by Morgan Freeman, who included his own tribute to the Spaniard. This year’s Awards expands on Nadal’s ‘Laureus Slam’ – he is the only athlete to have won the Sportsman of the Year Award, the Comeback of the Year, the Breakthrough of the Year and the Laureus Sport for Good Award.

 Rafael Nadal said, “The Laureus World Sports Awards are important to me. Back in 2006, I won the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award in Barcelona, in front of sporting heroes who had inspired millions of people around the world. Then last year, after twice being named Sportsman of the Year and also winning Comeback of the Year, my foundation was honoured to win the Laureus Sport for Good Award, here in Madrid.”

 “My retirement from competitive tennis made 2024 an emotional year for me, where there were some magical moments like the one in Paris, carrying the Olympic torch. Tennis and sports in general have given me so much; my drive has always been to compete and try my best every time I stepped on the court. Competitive tennis has stopped, and it is time to reflect and to appreciate all the support I receive from everyone – my friends and family, my fans, my fellow athletes.

 “A Sporting Icon? I think that is for other people to decide. But I hope that my career has inspired sports fans beyond tennis. I gave it everything I had. As athletes, we have a unique opportunity to use our influence and inspiration to make a positive impact on the world and as I move into my next chapter, I’m going to hold on to the ideals that I share with Laureus and work with them to achieve the most important thing an athlete can do – changing the world through sport.”

 And Kelly Slater, widely considered the greatest surfer of all time, received the Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award. Slater is a four-time winner of the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year Award and an 11-time World Surf League champion.

The full list of Winners in the Laureus World Sports Awards 2025

  • Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award: Mondo Duplantis
  • Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award: Simone Biles
  • Laureus World Team of the Year Award: Real Madrid
  • Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award: Lamine Yamal
  • Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award: Rebeca Andrade
  • Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award: Jiang Yuyan
  • Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year Award: Tom Pidcock
  • Laureus Sport for Good Award: Kick4Life
  • Laureus Sporting Icon Award: Rafael Nadal
  • Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award: Kelly Slater
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