Real Sociedad Wins Copa del Rey Against Atlético Madrid

Real Sociedad claimed the Copa del Rey title in a dramatic final against Atlético Madrid, winning 4-3 in a penalty shootout after the match ended in a 2-2 draw at Estadio La Cartuja. The match began with a stunning goal from Ander Barrenetxea just 14 seconds in, putting Atlético Madrid on the back foot.

Diego Simeone's team responded with a penalty from Mikel Oyarzabal following a foul by Juan Musso. The game saw a back-and-forth dynamic, with Julián Álvarez equalizing for Atlético in the second half.

After extra time failed to produce a winner, the match proceeded to penalties. Unai Marrero, the Real Sociedad goalkeeper, emerged as the hero by saving penalties from Julián Álvarez and Alexandr Srloth, while Pablo Marín scored the decisive penalty to secure Real Sociedad's second Copa del Rey trophy in six years.