Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has rallied his young squad ahead of the much-anticipated Copa del Rey final against archrivals Real Madrid in Seville. With a potential quadruple within reach, the Catalans are determined to add domestic cup glory to their Spanish Super Cup win in January.
In two El Clasicos this season Barca blew past Real Madrid, winning 4-0 in La Liga and 5-2 in the Super Cup final. Yet, Flick reminded fans that form can shift on the big stage. "We have to enjoy it. We have a really young team – this is a great experience, playing this final against one of the best teams in the world," he said.
The Blaugrana line-up brims with rising stars, led by dynamic 17-year-old Lamine Yamal. Alongside him, talents like Pau Cubarsi, Gavi, and Pedri bring creativity and composure, sharpening Barcelona's edge.
Captain Ronald Araujo praised the youth movement's fearless mentality. "It's as if we are not playing a final tomorrow – they are so calm," he said. "These kids from La Masia have no fear. They're incredible."
On the other side, Real Madrid arrive in Seville after a mixed season. Knocked out of the Champions League by Arsenal in the quarterfinals and trailing Barca in La Liga, they'll be eager to claim silverware and derail Barcelona's quest.
As the sun sets over Seville's Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium, football fans worldwide can't wait to see if the young Catalans can topple Real Madrid and lift the Copa del Rey trophy.
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