xBar Cup 2025 Grand Finale : An epic showdown of skill, passion & performance

At easyMarkets, we are committed to elevating every experience, and the xBar Cup 2025 Grand Finale on May 5th at Real Madrid’s Valdebebas training grounds was no exception. In an epic showdown of skill and style, the world’s top freestyle footballers joined 2 lucky voters for an unforgettable event hosted in partnership with Real Madrid C.F.

With the freestylers at the peak of their game, the Grand Finale 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:

Sabareesh Sundar from India - xBar Cup Champion
Abdullah Abdalgadir from Sudan - Second Place
Diego De Castro from Brazil - Third Place
Diego Ward from Venezuela - Fourth Place

Ambition meets excellence: easyMarkets & Real Madrid C.F.

At easyMarkets, we were proud to bring our spirit of excellence to the xBar Cup, a dynamic showcase of how ambition in sport mirrors achievement in trading.

“As the Official Trading Partner of Real Madrid C.F. since 2020, we continue 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 human potential, and uniting communities through shared values of performance, passion, and perseverance.”

Football icon Roberto Carlos ignites the stage

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.

Voters enter the spotlight: Dreams in motions

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, enthusiasm, 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, we celebrate talent, competition, and the drive for opportunity.”

More thrills on the horizon

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.

Relive 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.