Real Sociedad upset Atletico Madrid to win fourth Copa del Rey title
Summary
Real Sociedad won the Copa del Rey by beating Atletico Madrid 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw and extra time. The match took place at La Cartuja stadium in Seville, and Sociedad’s goalkeeper Unai Marrero saved two penalties, helping his team secure their fourth Copa del Rey title.Key Facts
- The final score was 2-2 after extra time; Sociedad won 4-3 on penalties.
- Real Sociedad’s goalkeeper, Unai Marrero, saved two penalty shots.
- Sociedad previously won the Copa del Rey in 2021 without fans present due to COVID.
- The match was held at La Cartuja stadium in Seville with fans present this time.
- Sociedad scored first with Ander Barrenetxea’s goal after just 14 seconds.
- Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez scored a late goal to tie the game at 2-2.
- Sociedad’s Pablo Marin scored the winning penalty in the shootout.
- Sociedad’s American coach, Pellegrino Matarazzo, took over the team in December and improved their performance.
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