Barça fell just short of lifting the Copa de España after a tense, evenly matched final in Granada, decided on penalties, with Marcelo Espíndola proving decisive.

After a goalless draw against Jaén Paraíso Interior, the shootout went against the blaugranas, who competed until the end but saw the title slip away from the spot.

The first half was intense but scoreless, with chances at both ends. Espíndola and Dídac Plana stood out, denying efforts from players like Matheus Rodrigues, Antonio Pérez and Rikelme Fernandes.

The pattern continued after the break, with both sides creating chances but failing to score. Barça pushed harder in extra time, with opportunities for Matheus, Carlos Gauna and Pito, but the match remained 0–0 and the trophy was to be decided in the punishing fashion of a penalty shootout.

Misses from Antonio and Gauna proved costly, while Jaén converted all four of their penalties and didn't need the fifth to seal the title.

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    MATCH STATS

    JAÉN, 0 (4)
    BARÇA, 0 (2)

    Jaén: Espíndola, Power, Dani Zurdo, Alan Brandi, Míchel, Hugo (GK), Esteban, João Salla, Nando, Eloy Rojas, Lemine, Bynho, Rosam Rikelme. 

    Barça: Dídac, Antonio, Matheus, Gauna, Pito, Miquel Feixas (GK), João Víctor, Adolfo, Touré, Catela, Eric Martel, Sergio González, Erick, Fits.

    Goals: 0-0. 4-2 in penalties.

    Referees: Luis M. Sánchez, Fernando Faubell.

    Força Barça