Real Sociedad won Copa del Rey Soccer title!

April 19, 2026

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Seville, Spain, Apr 18 (EFE).-

Real Sociedad won the Copa del Rey final against Atlético on Saturday at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville. The match ended in a 2-2 tie after 120 minutes of play, and Real Sociedad prevailed in a penalty shootout.

Guedes’s cross from the left wing led to Barrenetxea heading in the fastest goal in Copa del Rey final history just 14 seconds in.

Griezmann assisted Lookman, who received the ball in the penalty area. Lookman quickly spun around and sent a precise, low shot with his left foot just inside the post, equalizing the game in the 19th minute.

Real Sociedad goalkeeper Unai Marrero stops a shot by Atlético Madrid’s Argentine forward Julián Álvarez during the Copa del Rey final played this Saturday at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville Apr 18, 2026. EFE/Julio Muñoz.

Just before halftime, Guedes jumped to head the ball on a free kick, beating Musso to it. The Argentine goalkeeper hit the Portuguese player on the head.

The referee awarded a penalty kick, which Oyarzabal scored to make it 1-2.

The second half followed a familiar pattern, with Real Sociedad adopting a defensive posture while Atlético launched attacks on the goal area, albeit with a certain lack of precision.

Real Sociedad’s Carlos Soler (L) in action against Atletico Madrid’s Marcos Llorente (R) during the Spanish King’s Cup soccer final between Real Sociedad and Atletico de Madrid at La Cartuja stadium in Sevilla, Spain, 18 April, 2026. EFE/ Julio Muñoz

In the 83rd minute, Julián Álvarez scored a stunning goal, controlling the ball with a back heel and unleashing a left-footed shot into the top corner, leaving Marrero frozen.

The match went into extra time, leading to a penalty shootout. Marrero was the hero for Real, who lifted their third Copa del Rey. EFE

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