Real Madrid's European failure this season stung, in particular for striker Kylian Mbappe and coach Carlo Ancelotti, but a Copa del Rey final victory over Barcelona on Saturday would rapidly ease the pain.

Barcelona and Real Madrid meet in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday with more than just the trophy on the line for the fierce Spanish rivals.

The talk in the Spanish capital is whether Real Madrid can save their season in the Copa del Rey final, as they hope to pip rivals Barcelona to the final. It could also be decisive in the future of