Ander Barrenetxea Scores the Fastest Goal in Copa del Rey Final History

The Copa del Rey final is already historic, even before the champion is decided. Not only because of the magnitude of the match, but also due to what happened just moments after kickoff.

At La Cartuja Stadium in Seville, Ander Barrenetxea stunned everyone by scoring just seconds into the game. Right after the opening whistle, the forward appeared inside the box and, with a precise header, beat Juan Musso to make it 1-0 in just 20 seconds, setting the record for the fastest goal in a Copa del Rey final.

Records Left Behind

The goal broke a record that had stood for years. The previous mark belonged to Raúl Tamudo, who scored after 87 seconds in the 2006 final, when Espanyol defeated Real Zaragoza 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu. That night remains memorable as the last time the “Pericos” lifted the trophy.

Also on the list is Rodrygo, who held one of the top spots thanks to his goal in the 2023 final against Osasuna. The Brazilian scored at 1 minute and 47 seconds in the match where Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory, also at La Cartuja.

A Game-Changing Goal

What Ander Barrenetxea achieved not only breaks a record but also redefines what can happen in a match of this magnitude. A lightning-fast start that shapes the course of the game and forces the opponent to rethink everything from the very first moment.

Without a doubt, this final is already etched in Spanish football history with a goal that will be extremely difficult to surpass in the future.