Watch Barcelona v Real Madrid 0-4 Highlights – Copa del Rey
Barcelona v Real Madrid 0-4 Highlights – Copa del Rey will find here. In a spectacular showdown on Wednesday, Karim Benzema displayed his prowess on the pitch by scoring a hat-trick as Real Madrid obliterated their arch-rivals and current league leaders, Barcelona, with a resounding 4-0 victory, securing their place in the Copa del Rey final.
Barcelona, hoping to continue their winning streak in El Clasico with a fourth consecutive victory this season, appeared to be in control after securing a slim 1-0 win in the first leg of the semifinals in Madrid last month. However, Real Madrid quickly turned the tide in the second leg, dominating the early stages of the match and stunningly defeating Barcelona with a 4-1 aggregate score, securing their spot in the final in dramatic fashion.
Real Madrid took the lead just before halftime in the semifinal match when Vinicius Jr struck after a lightning-fast counter-attack. However, the game took a dramatic turn in the second half when Karim Benzema skillfully placed a shot into the corner of the net, capitalizing on a precise pass from Luka Modric, completely changing the momentum of the match.
Just eight minutes later, Vinicius Jr was fouled inside the area, earning a penalty for Real Madrid. With unwavering confidence, Benzema stepped up and thumped the ball past Barcelona’s goalkeeper, Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, extending Real Madrid’s lead. Despite Barcelona’s attempts to mount a response, it was Real Madrid who continued to threaten, with Benzema proving to be unstoppable.
In the 80th minute, Vinicius Jr once again played a crucial role, setting up Benzema to complete his second hat-trick in just a matter of days, having also achieved the feat in the recent 6-0 victory against Real Valladolid. With the Camp Nou echoing with jeers, Real Madrid demonstrated their dominance on the pitch.
With the impressive win, Real Madrid now sets its sights on the final, where they will face Osasuna, with a chance to clinch their 20th Copa del Rey title. Osasuna secured their place in the final after defeating Athletic Bilbao with a 2-1 aggregate score in the semifinals held on Tuesday. Real Madrid will undoubtedly be considered strong contenders for the trophy based on their commanding performance in the semifinals.
Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid delivered a resounding response to their recent struggles against Barcelona with a spectacular victory, winning by a margin of at least four goals for the first time since 1995.
Currently trailing behind Barcelona in La Liga, having suffered a 2-1 defeat to their bitter rivals just last month, Real Madrid may have lost the title race. However, they regained some much-needed bragging rights in an extraordinary fashion with this win.
Initially, there was no indication of what was to come on Wednesday as Barcelona appeared determined to seal the tie, with Thibaut Courtois making crucial saves to deny the hosts on several occasions. However, it was a pivotal moment when Courtois made a crucial save to deny Robert Lewandowski that sparked an instant turn of events in the match.
Real Madrid displayed their attacking prowess with lightning-fast counter-attacks, as Vinicius Jr and Benzema combined to devastating effect. Vinicius’s shot found the back of the net despite Ronald Araujo’s efforts to clear the ball off the line, giving Real Madrid the lead.
The second half saw Real Madrid continue their dominance, with Modric orchestrating play from the right and setting up Benzema for a precise finish into the corner, extending their lead. Barcelona’s hopes of a comeback were further dashed when Vinicius was fouled in the area, and Benzema confidently converted the penalty.
As tensions rose and skirmishes broke out between players from both teams, Benzema had the final say, completing his hat-trick and sealing a memorable night for Real Madrid. Xavi’s Barcelona was left in disarray as Real Madrid celebrated a resounding victory.
