Taking place in Valencia, Real Madrid would take the first final meeting between the duo. Going ahead 2-0 only 12 minutes into the match via Eugenio Hilario and Simon Lecue would be enough to see Real Madrid through. Josep Escola pulled a goal back for Barcelona, but it wouldn't be enough for them to overcome Madrid for the win.

By Fernando Kallas SEVILLE, Spain (Reuters) -Spanish football titans Real Madrid and Barcelona are set for a tantalising El Clasico clash in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday, marking the first such encounter in over a decade.