Great Rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona are set for a seductive Clasico collision in the Copa del Rey -Final on Saturday, which marks the first such meeting in more than ten years.
The bitter rivals will donate another chapter in their legendary saga in Sevilla's La Cartuja Stadium, in what their 260th meeting will be.
This is just the eighth time that they have locked Hoorns in the final of Copa del Rey, with a balanced historical record.
Madrid Edge The Tally, after he had demanded the victory in four of the seven finals, including memorable victories in 2011 and 2014 who are still resonating with football fans because of their intensity and unforgettable goals.
In 2011, under Jose Mourinho, Madrid de Copa del Rey Trophy claimed after an 18-year drought and won 1-0 against Pep Guardiola Barcelona in extra time thanks to a stunning header by Cristiano Ronaldo.
Three years later, the Spanish giants met again in the final in Valencia.
The match is etched in football history because of a spectacular solo target by Gareth Bale, a 50 meter dashboard in the left touchline that secured Carlo Ancelotti's Real a 2-1 victory after the opener of Angel di Maria.
Madrid also won in 1936 and 1975, while Barcelona claimed the Trophy in 1968, 1983 and 1990.
Barca already has two victories over Madrid this season and won 4-0 in the Bernabeu in Laliga in October and 5-2 in the Supercopa de Espana final in Saudi Arabia in January.
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The Blaugrana wants to increase their record distance from 31 Copa del Rey titles. Athletic Bilbao follows 24, while Madrid remains in third place with 20.
This collision will also serve as a clothing rehearsal for a potentially crucial Clasico on 11 May.
As it looks now, Los Blancos Trail Barca can be with four points in Laliga, which means that next month's meeting can be the key to determine the title.
After having won this season in Laliga (0-4) and in the Supercopa de Espana final (5-2), Hansi Flick could only be the second Barca boss who won his first three Clasicos in all competitions, after Pep Guardiola (five between 2008 and 2010).
In the meantime, Carlo Ancelotti hunts for a 16th trophy such as Madrid -Baas.
The Italian has defeated Barca in a final on two previous occasions, both in 2014 (Copa del Rey and Supercopa de Espana).