Real Sociedad defeated Atlético Madrid on penalties to win the Copa del Rey title in Seville, Spain [1, 2].
The victory marks a significant return to championship form for the club, as both teams entered the final seeking their first piece of silverware since 2021 [3, 4].
The match remained deadlocked after 120 minutes of play, ending in a 2-2 draw after extra time [2]. The deadlock was broken during a penalty shootout, where Real Sociedad emerged victorious with a 4-3 result [2].
Goalkeeper Unai Marrero played a pivotal role in the win. Marrero saved penalty attempts from both Alexander Sorloth and Julián Álvarez [2]. The match concluded when Pablo Marín converted the final kick to secure the trophy [2].
This victory represents the fourth Copa del Rey title for Real Sociedad [1]. The club's success in the final concludes a period of trophy drought that spanned several seasons, a struggle shared by Atlético Madrid entering the match [3, 4].
“Real Sociedad defeated Atlético Madrid on penalties to win the Copa del Rey title”
The result reinforces Real Sociedad's status as a competitive force in Spanish knockout competitions while extending Atlético Madrid's wait for a major trophy. By securing their fourth title, Real Sociedad has successfully broken a silverware drought dating back to 2021, shifting the balance of power within the domestic cup circuit.
