For Real Madrid and Barcelona, Saturday's clash could ripple through their La Liga campaigns, with both clubs locked in a fierce battle for domestic supremacy. A single match could shift the momentum dramatically, reshaping the season for either side.
Victory in Seville promises more than just silverware. The winners will gain a psychological edge, bolstering their confidence and ambitions, while the losers risk a crisis that could derail their title hopes.
"This game is massive, it's not just about the Cup," former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has said. For Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid, a win could unsettle Barcelona, who are riding high as Copa favourites, La Liga leaders, and Champions League semi-finalists.
A triumph for the Whites might disrupt Barcelona's dream season and fuel Madrid's bid to claw back ground in the league, especially with a pivotal La Liga Clasico looming on 11 May.
Ancelotti's men have a dual mission: to claim the Copa del Rey, avenging their Spanish Super Cup loss to Barcelona, and to strike a blow that could tilt the La Liga race in their favour.
"We know what's at stake. Beating them now could change everything," midfielder Federico Valverde said after training this week. Real Madrid are desperate to shift the pressure onto their rivals and close the gap at the top of the table.
For Hansi Flick's Barcelona, the final offers a chance to tighten their grip on the season. A Copa victory would not only secure a second trophy after the Super Cup but also cement their resurgence under Flick.
Defender Ronald Araujo admitted the team's remarkable turnaround: "Back in the summer, I couldn't have imagined we'd be in this position." A win would propel Barcelona closer to a potential domestic treble, Super Cup, Copa, and La Liga, while boosting their confidence for their ultimate goal: Champions League glory.
This season's Clasicos have been defining moments. Four meetings between the giants will decide three major trophies. The Super Cup went to Barcelona, the Copa hangs in the balance, and La Liga's outcome could hinge on the six points contested between them in the league.
"Every Clasico feels like a final now," Barcelona captain Sergi Roberto has said. With such high stakes, the La Cartuja showdown is set to be a seismic event.
Recent posts on X reflect the fevered anticipation. Fans are buzzing about Kylian Mbappe's potential impact for Real Madrid, with one user posting, "Mbappe in a Clasico final? He's built for this."
Meanwhile, Barcelona supporters are confident, with a viral post stating, "Flick's Barca are unstoppable, Cup's ours." Injury concerns linger, though, as X users noted Real Madrid's doubts over Thibaut Courtois' fitness, while Barcelona's Lamine Yamal is reportedly fully fit.
Xabi Alonso has emerged as the prime candidate to replace Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid, with the Bayer Leverkusen boss refusing to rule out a dramatic switch to the Spanish capital.
Harry Kane, Bayern Munich's striker, has opened up about his burning desire to clinch his first career trophy and overcome the sting of Champions League defeat in an interview with Absolut Fussball.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen has been named in Barcelona's squad for the upcoming Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid, marking a remarkable recovery from a serious knee injury.
Liverpool are fighting tooth and nail to keep their star right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, with reports emerging that they have tabled a blockbuster contract offer to fend off interest from Real Madrid.
