Real Sociedad Beat Atletico Madrid To Win Copa del Rey
Real Sociedad are the Copa del Rey champions for the fourth time after defeating Atletico Madrid on penalties, following a 2-2 draw. It was a disappointing end for Atletico, who came back twice to level before losing on penalties, and Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth missed their shots. Juan Musso tried to save the day by saving Orri Oskarsson's shot, but Pablo Marin scored the winning spot-kick to give the side the victory. Atletico won their last Copa del Rey title in 2012/13. In the last edition, they were eliminated in the semifinals by Barcelona, the same team they had eliminated in the semifinals this edition, to reach the final in their bid for their 11th Copa del Rey title. An early goal in the first minute from Ander Barrenwtxea set Sociedad on course. Ademola Lookman later equalised the scores in the first quarter of the game. However, the champions regained the upper hand when Goncalo Guedes drew a penalty. Mikel Oyarzabal scored the spot-ki...
