Atletico Madrid Vs Real Sociedad: La Real Win Fourth Copa Del Rey Title On Penalties In Seville

Real Sociedad beat Atlético Madrid 4–3 on penalties after a 2–2 draw in extra time in Seville to win their fourth Copa del Rey title, with goalkeeper Unai Marrero saving two early spot-kicks before Pablo Marín scored the winner. Ander Barrenetxea scored inside 14 seconds, the fastest Copa del Rey final goal, while Ademola Lookman and Mikel Oyarzabal put La Real in control before Julián Álvarez forced extra time. Under Pellegrino Matarazzo, La Real completed a stunning rise from near relegation in December to cup champions.

Updated on: 19 April 2026 1:47 pm

Published at: 19 April 2026 1:47 pm

Copa del Rey: Atletico Madrid Vs Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad's team players celebrate with the trophy after the Copa del Rey final soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad in Seville, Spain. | Photo: AP/Jose Breton

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Copa del Rey: Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid

Spain's King Felipe VI, centre, looks as Real Sociedad's Mikel Oyarzabal kisses the trophy after the Copa del Rey final soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad in Seville, Spain. | Photo: AP/Jose Breton

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Spain Copa del Rey Soccer: Atletico Madrid Vs Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad's Pablo Marin, centre, celebrates with teammates as they won the Copa del Rey final soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad in Seville, Spain. | Photo: AP/Jose Breton

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Spain Copa del Rey Soccer: Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid

Real Sociedad's Pablo Marin celebrates after scoring a penalty during the penalty shoot out at the Copa del Rey final soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad in Seville, Spain. | Photo: AP/Jose Breton

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Copa del Rey 2025-26: Atletico Madrid Vs Real Sociedad

Atletico Madrid's goalkeeper Juan Musso makes a save during during the penalty shoot out at the Copa del Rey final soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad in Seville, Spain. | Photo: AP/Jose Breton

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Copa del Rey 2025-26: Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid

Real Sociedad's goalkeeper Unai Marrero makes a save during during the penalty shoot out at the Copa del Rey final soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad in Seville, Spain. | Photo: AP/Jose Breton

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Copa del Rey Final Soccer Match: Atletico Madrid Vs Real Sociedad

Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Copa del Rey final soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad in Seville, Spain. | Photo: AP/Jose Breton

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Copa del Rey Final Soccer Match: Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid's Alexander Sorloth, second from right, challenges for the ball with Real Sociedad's Duje Caleta-Car, centre, and goalkeeper Unai Marrero, top left, during the Copa del Rey final soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad in Seville, Spain. | Photo: AP/Jose Breton

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Atletico Madrid Vs Real Sociedad Copa del Rey

Atletico Madrid's Nico Gonzalez, right, and Real Sociedad's Mikel Oyarzabal challenge for the ball during the Copa del Rey final soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad in Seville, Spain. | Photo: AP/Jose Breton

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Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Copa del Rey

Real Sociedad's Mikel Oyarzabal scores his side's second goal by a penalty during the Copa del Rey final soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad in Seville, Spain. | Photo: AP/Jose Breton