Overview
- Real Sociedad, which lifted the trophy Saturday in Seville after a 2-2 draw, won 4-3 on penalties as goalkeeper Unai Marrero saved two kicks and Pablo Marín buried the clincher.
- The final started with a record in roughly 14 seconds when Ander Barrenetxea headed La Real in front, Ademola Lookman equalised, and Mikel Oyarzabal restored the lead from the spot after Juan Musso fouled Gonçalo Guedes.
- Julián Álvarez made it 2-2 in the 83rd minute to force extra time, but both teams missed late chances before the shootout decided it.
- The victory is La Real’s fourth Copa del Rey and their first celebrated with fans since the pandemic-delayed 2020 final, underscoring a swift revival under Matarazzo after his December appointment.
- The defeat leaves Atlético turning to a Champions League semifinal against Arsenal this month, with captain Koke calling it a sad night and the next chance to bring home silverware.