"Unai Marrero's saves from Atletico strikers Alexander Sørloth and Julián Álvarez to start the shootout proved decisive, before Pablo Marín struck the winning penalty into the roof of the net."
"The win gave the team from San Sebastian its first trophy since winning the Copa del Rey in 2020. It also meant that its New-York born head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo becomes the first coach from the United States to win a major trophy in one of Europe's big five leagues."
"Ander Barrenetxea put Sociedad in front just 14 seconds after kickoff for the fastest-ever goal in a Copa del Rey final."
"Ademola Lookman equalised in the 18th minute but Mikel Oyarzabal's penalty in the first-half stoppage time looked set to be the winner until Álvarez struck for Atlético seven minutes before the end of regulation time to force extra time."
Real Sociedad claimed their fourth Copa del Rey title by defeating Atlético Madrid in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw. Goalkeeper Unai Marrero's crucial saves against Alexander Sørloth and Julián Álvarez set the stage for Pablo Marín's winning penalty. This victory marked Sociedad's first trophy since 2020 and made head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo the first U.S. coach to win a major trophy in Europe's top leagues. Ander Barrenetxea scored the fastest goal in Copa del Rey final history just 14 seconds into the match.
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