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 star Wojciech Szczęsny has admitted that he in no way expected Jules Koundé’s winning strike in the Copa del Rey final to ripple the net.Defender Koundé of course proved himself the

SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — With the Copa del Rey final apparently ticking toward penalties, Jules Koundé pounced on the chance to snatch an extra-time winner to clinch Barcelona’s 3-2 extra-time victory over Real Madrid on Saturday.