According to reports, Barcelona will face Real Madrid in the final of the Copa del Rey at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville, marking one of the most thrilling and high-stakes clashes in recent years.

Rivaldo, who previously played for Barcelona and understands the importance of this match, told Mundo Deportivo: “Real Madrid will do everything to save their season by winning the Copa del Rey and defeating their biggest rival.

I’ve watched all the matches this season, and I know Barcelona is also in good form, which makes them the favorites on paper and in the eyes of many.”

However, Rivaldo warned that such historic clashes between the two clubs have unique characteristics: “The Copa del Rey is clearly a big opportunity to salvage the season. We know that in football, when it comes to a final between Barcelona and Real Madrid, one team cannot be definitively labeled as superior. Barcelona has performed well in La Liga and the Champions League, but this is a different competition—a single-match final.”