The last time the two squads, Real Madrid and Barcelona, met, it resulted in an epic 7-goal affair that Barca won -- and this time around, it would prove to be, yet another classic. Barca had won both meetings between the clubs this season.
Los Blancos started off quickly on the counter attack --- Angel Di Maria is sent in off a brilliant pass. He is able to calmly finish and put his side ahead. The goal very close to being offside but the real forward timed his run beautifully.
The game would remain that way til the second half, as Barca are able to convert off a corner kick --- Marc Bartra skying high in the 68th minute to meet the cross. Well timed header equals things at 1-1 in the 68th minute and the Barca bench celebrates.
And with extra time looming -- Gareth Bale provides some magic --- using his pace and strength to get past Bartra and then is able to beat the keeper through the legs 2-1 in the 85th minute. This is why Real made him the most expensive transfer in world football, and an injured Cristiano Ronaldo is overjoyed.
But Barca still had a chance to equalize --- but Neymar’s strike finds the post. Iker Casillas just getting a hand on it and onto the woodwork.
Real hold on, and grab the win and the Copa Del Rey title -- the 19th time they have captured the title.