Overview
- Real Sociedad, in a Saturday final in Seville, won the Copa del Rey for the fourth time by beating Atlético Madrid 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
- Goalkeeper Unai Marrero saved shootout efforts from Alexander Sørloth and Julián Álvarez, and Pablo Marín converted the clinching kick.
- Ander Barrenetxea opened the scoring after 14 seconds for the fastest goal ever in a Copa del Rey final, with Ademola Lookman leveling soon after.
- A first-half penalty from Mikel Oyarzabal, awarded when Juan Musso fouled Gonçalo Guedes, was canceled out by Álvarez’s 83rd-minute strike to force extra time.
- Atlético rued late missed chances, including opportunities for Johnny Cardoso and Álex Baena, and now turn to a Champions League semifinal against Arsenal.