Real Sociedad clinched the Copa del Rey title after a dramatic 4–3 penalty shootout victory over Atlético Madrid, following a 2–2 draw after extra time at the Estadio La Cartuja in Seville.
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The match exploded into life almost immediately, with Ander Barrenetxea scoring just seconds after kickoff, one of the fastest goals in the competition’s final history, before Atlético responded through Ademola Lookman to level the contest.
The game remained intense and evenly contested, as Mikel Oyarzabal restored Sociedad’s lead from the penalty spot before Julián Álvarez struck late to make it 2–2 and force extra time.
Despite chances at both ends during the additional 30 minutes, neither side could find a winner, sending the final into a tense penalty shootout to decide the champions.
Goalkeeper Unai Marrero emerged as the hero of the night, saving two crucial Atlético penalties to give Sociedad the advantage.
Pablo Marín then converted the decisive spot-kick to seal a memorable triumph, securing Real Sociedad’s latest Copa del Rey crown and capping a thrilling final filled with drama and momentum swings.
