Real Sociedad stun Atlético Madrid on penalties to lift Copa del Rey 2026; Marrero stars in shootout
Real Sociedad clinched their fourth Copa del Rey title after defeating Atlético Madrid in a dramatic penalty shootout in Seville.
Real Sociedad clinched their fourth Copa del Rey title after defeating Atlético Madrid in a dramatic penalty shootout in Seville.
Real Sociedad entertain Real Madrid in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal on Wednesday night in a tie from which Carlo Ancelotti's side is the favourite to come out unscathed and play either FC Barcelona or Atletico Madrid in the final.
Real Madrid travels to San Sebastian on Saturday to face Real Sociedad in the fifth round of games in La Liga in a game that will be influenced by a long list of injuries for both sides.
The Spanish La Liga has no time for a pause as this week sees the 36th round of matches, with plenty still to play for and three games on Tuesday night.
Aleksander Isak wasted no time in equalising for the hosts, who forced Marc Andre Ter Stegen into some fine saves and saw a second-half goal ruled out for offside, reports DPA.
It is thought that the medical staff at Barcelona would prefer Umtiti to have an operation to try and resolve the problems which have dogged him for the past two seasons, but the 26-year-old has so far refused that option.
Lionel Messi's 24th goal of the season, and fifth in four games, was enough to save Barca, despite a drab display that threatened to bring disappointment.
Mikel Oyarzabal netted from the penalty spot by sending Barca goalie Ter Stegen to the wrong side.
The defender has reportedly agreed on a two-year contract with Real Sociedad. The deal implies that Monreal is all set to make a return to La Liga after spending six years in England.
This was Madrid's second consecutive outing without a win, having battled Villarreal to a 2-2 draw just a few days ago.
