Real Sociedad emerged victorious in the 2025-26 Copa del Rey final, defeating Atletico Madrid 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a thrilling 2-2 draw at La Cartuja. The match began dramatically with Ander Barrenetxea scoring the fastest goal in Copa del Rey final history, giving La Real an early lead. Atletico Madrid responded through Ademola Lookman, who equalized in the first half. Just before halftime, Mikel Oyarzabal converted a penalty to restore Real Sociedad's lead. In the second half, Atletico pressed for an equalizer, which came from Julian Alvarez in the 83rd minute, sending the match into extra time. Both teams failed to score in the additional 30 minutes, leading to penalties. Real Sociedad's goalkeeper Unai Marrero was instrumental, saving two key attempts, while his team converted all their penalties to secure the title, marking a significant moment for their supporters, especially after missing the 2020 final due to the COVID-19 pandemic.