In a dramatic Copa del Rey final held at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville, Real Sociedad triumphed over Atletico Madrid in a penalty shootout, winning 4-3 after a 2-2 draw in regular and extra time. The match began with a record-setting goal from Ander Barrenetxea, who scored in just 14 seconds, marking the fastest goal in Copa del Rey final history. Atletico responded with goals from Ademola Lookman and Julian Alvarez, but Sociedad regained the lead with a penalty from Mikel Oyarzabal. The match went to penalties, where goalkeeper Unai Marrero emerged as the hero, saving the first two penalties. Pablo Marin, a former ballboy, sealed the victory with the decisive penalty kick, marking Real Sociedad's fourth Copa del Rey title. Coach Pellegrino Matarazzo's leadership has been pivotal, as he became the first American coach to win major silverware in any of Europe's top five leagues.