Barcelona managed to triumph in the Copa del Rey final in extremis on Saturday night, securing the winner five minutes from time through an excellent Jules Kounde strike. That took some of the sting

Jules Kounde was the unlikely hero in an epic Copa del Rey final as Barcelona beat Real Madrid after extra time to kickstart their treble quest. Barca went ahead through a wonder strike from Pedri in the 28th minute and Madrid appeared second best until a flurry of changes from Carlo Ancelotti in the second half.

Barcelona has beaten Real Madrid 3-2 in extra time to claim a record-extending 32nd Copa del Rey title and launch its bid for a treble.