Thrills, talent, and next-level freestyle moves commanded the spotlight at the xBar Cup 2025 Grand Finale on May 5th at Real Madrid’s Valdebebas training grounds. The world’s top freestyle football talents joined 2 lucky voters for an epic showdown hosted by easyMarkets in partnership with Real Madrid C.F.  

With the freestylers being at the peak of their game, the event was charged with electrifying energy as each competitor pushed their limits in pursuit of the prestigious xBar Cup 2025 champion title and $25,000 grand prize! 

A huge congratulations to this year’s xBar Cup winners, who rose to the challenge and earned their place on the podium with their skill and creativity: 

Known for pioneering online trading and putting client success at the heart of everything it does, easyMarkets brought the spirit of excellence to the xBar Cup, highlighting the synergy between ambition in sport and achievement in trading. 

“As the Official Trading Partner of Real Madrid C.F. since 2020, easyMarkets continues to champion excellence on and off the pitch,” says Nikos Antoniades, Chief Executive Officer at easyMarkets. “Our partnership with one of the world’s most successful football clubs brings a shared winning mindset, relentless ambition, and the power of a global community. The xBar Cup is a testament to our commitment to pushing boundaries, celebrating potential, and uniting communities through shared values of performance, passion, and perseverance.” 

After last year’s Bernabéu Crossbar Championship, the xBar Cup Grand Finale raised the bar even higher following months of intense competition and global voting.  

With increased participation, tougher challenges, and a bigger stage, xBar Cup 2025 delivered mind-blowing tricks, endless adrenaline, and iconic moments, elevated even further by the presence of football legend Roberto Carlos.  

Roberto Carlos star power ignited the Grand Finale, captivating the participants and lighting up the pitch, while his support underscored the event’s global reputation and helped turn an already high-energy finale into a truly unforgettable experience.  

This year’s xBar Cup celebrated not only the incredible freestylers but also the voters who helped shape the competition. Two lucky voters earned an extraordinary opportunity to join the grand finale live on the Valdebebas pitch, competing alongside their freestyle idols. 

Jose Andres Tovar Esparza and Geraldo Augusto Brasileiro showcased impressive skills in a Lightning Round, with Jose Andres Tovar Esparza claiming first place and Geraldo Augusto Brasileiro securing a strong second-place finish. They also enjoyed an all exclusive round trip to Madrid, a luxurious 3-night hotel stay, and a VIP match day experience. 

Events like the xBar Cup capture the energy, enthousiasm and passion of the game, which reflect our winning mindset and support our mission to empower people to trade confidently and fairly,” says Garen Meserlian, Chief Marketing Officer at easyMarkets. “By combining trading and football, easyMarkets celebrates talent, competition, and the drive for opportunity. 

Through exclusive initiatives like xBar Cup, easyMarkets is building opportunities that extend beyond the market and into unforgettable real-life moments. Always embracing new challenges with a high-performance mindset, we are gearing up for even more action, tougher challenges, and exciting surprises on the way. 

Relieve the most unforgettable moments – watch the official xBar Cup 2025 Grand Finale video

 Stay tuned to the xBar Cup journey on Instagram for exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes content, and visit the official website to see what’s next in this extraordinary competition.