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27.04.2025

Day Cardinals Gather as Barcelona Celebrates Double Victory

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 27.04.2025.

It displays 65 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

27.04.2025Day Cardinals Gather as Barcelona Celebrates Double Victory
Barcelona's Copa del Rey triumph dominated early coverage, with Koundé's goal securing a 3-2 extra-time victory over Real Madrid. By afternoon, Barcelona's women's team also advanced to the Champions League final after defeating Chelsea.

The papal succession process took center stage as Francis's tomb became a pilgrimage destination in Rome. Spanish outlets extensively profiled cardinal candidates and discussed conclave politics, with Cardinal Cobo declaring Francis's reforms "irreversible" amid reports of polarization within the Church.

Defense spending continued generating political friction, with opposition leader Gamarra accusing Sánchez of "lying" about NATO commitments. A poll showed 81% of Spaniards want the defense plan submitted to Congress. Meanwhile, El Español reported Sánchez's coalition partner Sumar is collapsing, undermining his government's stability. The Constitutional Court faced internal disagreements over the transgender rights law.
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00:45 (22:45)Koundé's Late Goal Puts Barcelona Ahead in Copa del Rey Final

The newspapers extensively report on the Copa del Rey final between Barcelona and Real Madrid, with dramatic developments in extra time. Barcelona has taken a 3-2 lead through Koundé's goal in the 115th minute, potentially deciding the cup final (El Español, El Mundo, El Periódico, RTVE). This comes after earlier reports showing the match had gone to extra time with the teams tied. Meanwhile, coverage continues of Pope Francis's funeral, where 400,000 people attended the ceremony at the Basilica of Santa María la Mayor (El País, La Vanguardia, La Razón).
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05:57 (03:57)Barcelona Clinches Copa del Rey in 3-2 Thriller Against Madrid

The Spanish newspapers extensively report on Barcelona's Copa del Rey triumph over Real Madrid in a dramatic final that ended 3-2 after extra time, with Koundé scoring the decisive goal (El Mundo, El Periódico, La Vanguardia, RTVE). Meanwhile, coverage continues of Pope Francis's funeral and its aftermath, with reports highlighting global unity during the ceremonies (El País, La Razón) alongside concerns about polarization affecting the Church and the upcoming conclave (El Confidencial). A poll shows 81% of Spaniards, including 68% of PSOE voters, want Sánchez to submit his defense plan to Congress (El Español).
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13:45 (11:45)Defense Spending Dominates Politics as Trump Hits 100 Days

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's 100 days in office, characterized by anti-immigrant policies, authoritarian tendencies, and trade conflicts (El País). Defense spending dominates Spanish politics, with revelations about companies linked to Gaza working with the government (infoLibre), military procurement programs (Libertad Digital), and the unlikelihood of budget approval due to increased military spending (20minutos). Vatican coverage focuses on papal succession candidates (RTVE) and controversies threatening Italian papal prospects (El Confidencial). Other topics include Catalonia's immigration powers (La Razón), Palestinian activism in Brussels (El Salto), and legal questions facing Ayuso's partner (El Plural).
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17:34 (15:34)Cardinals Gather for Papal Succession as Francis's Tomb Becomes Pilgrimage Site

The newspapers extensively report on Pope Francis's succession process, with multiple sources covering the conclave that will elect the new Pope (El Confidencial, El Mundo, RTVE, 20minutos). Spanish Church officials expect a "short" conclave as cardinals gather in Rome, where Francis's tomb has become a new pilgrimage site (El Mundo). Meanwhile, domestic politics remain contentious, with opposition leader Gamarra accusing Sánchez's government of being "in flames" and hiding military spending commitments to NATO (El Español). Environmental concerns also appear with reports on the urgent need for investment in Spain's saturated electrical grid to avoid collapse during decarbonization (El Periódico).
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19:52 (17:52)Francis's Tomb Becomes Pilgrimage Site As Cardinals Choose Successor

The newspapers report extensively on papal succession following Francis's death, with his tomb becoming a pilgrimage site that "radically changed the Church" (El Mundo, El Confidencial, RTVE, 20minutos). Political coverage shows Prime Minister Sánchez facing challenges as his coalition partner Sumar collapses, hurting his prospects according to polls (El Español). The Constitutional Court faces internal disagreements over the Trans Law (El Periódico), while Barcelona advances to the Champions League final after defeating Chelsea 4-1 (La Vanguardia). International news includes a multiple-casualty incident in Vancouver where at least 11 died (El País).
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