Real Sociedad Secures Fourth Copa del Rey Title in Thrilling Penalty Shootout Against Atletico Madrid
Real Sociedad clinch fourth Copa del Rey title after penalty shootout win over Atletico Madrid
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Real Sociedad won their fourth Copa del Rey title after defeating Atletico Madrid 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw in regulation and extra time at the Estadio de La Cartuja. Ander Barrenetxea's record-breaking goal and Mikel Oyarzabal's penalty were key moments in the match.
- 01Real Sociedad clinched their fourth Copa del Rey title.
- 02Ander Barrenetxea scored the fastest goal in Copa del Rey final history.
- 03Mikel Oyarzabal converted a crucial penalty for Sociedad.
- 04Atletico Madrid equalized twice, with goals from Ademola Lookman and Julian Alvarez.
- 05Pablo Marin scored the decisive penalty to secure the victory.
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Real Sociedad triumphed over Atletico Madrid in a thrilling Copa del Rey final held at the Estadio de La Cartuja, winning 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in regular and extra time. The match began dramatically with Ander Barrenetxea scoring just 15 seconds in, marking the fastest goal in the final's history, surpassing the previous record set in 1952. Atletico Madrid equalized shortly after through Ademola Lookman in the 18th minute. Sociedad regained the lead with a penalty converted by Mikel Oyarzabal just before halftime. However, Atletico fought back again, with Julian Alvarez scoring in the 83rd minute to level the match. After a tense extra time with missed opportunities on both sides, the match proceeded to penalties, where Pablo Marin scored the winning kick, securing Real Sociedad's fourth title in this prestigious tournament.
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