Seville, April 27 -- A dramatic winner from an unlikely goal scorer, Jules Kounde, secured an enthralling 3-2 victory for FC Barcelona in an enchanting Copa del Rey final against their cut-throat rival Real Madrid on Saturday night at the Estadio de La Cartuja.

It was a record-extending 32nd title for Barca, a result of their relentless pursuit of glory despite trailing by one goal towards the end of the second half. After both teams stood on level terms at 2-2, Kounde produced a moment of magic, a strike that silenced the turbulent wave of white in the stands and stamped Barca's authority with an air of swagger.

In a game where fans sang their hearts out, acted as the 12th player, the fierce rivals fought right down to the wire for the...