Barcelona beat Sevilla in tense final to lift Copa del Rey title

23 May,2016 12:00 PM IST |   |  mid-day online correspondent

Barcelona's Neymar and Jordi Alba went on to score in extra-time in a dramatic Copa del Rey final against Sevilla in an aggressive game on Sunday

Barcelona's players pose with the trophy


Barcelona's Neymar and Jordi Alba went on to score in dramatic fashion during extra-time in Copa del Rey final against Sevilla in an aggressive game on Sunday.

Barcelona, in the process, clinched the Copa del Rey title for the 28th time as well as completed a double by lifting the league title and Cup.


Barcelona's players pose with the trophy. Pic/ AFP

The game was physical that saw three red cards. Star striker Luis Suarez was injured and limped off in tears during the early part of the second half.

Lionel Messi's beautiful assists set up Jordi Alba as well as Neymar's goals.


Neymar celebrates his goal. Pic/ AFP

Barcelona earlier went on to win the La Liga title with 1 point ahead of rivals Real Madrid.

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