Real Madrid reached the Copa Del Rey final for only the second time in eleven years after playing out a dramatic 4-4 draw with Real Sociedad in the second leg of the semi-final. With a 1-0 advantage from the first leg in San Sebastian, Madrid edged the tie 5-4 on aggregate, sending their fans into wild celebration.
For a club so dominant in Europe, this was a rare deep run in Spain’s domestic cup—and they made it count with passion, precision, and the grit of champions.
Sociedad Strike First, But Madrid Hit Back
Despite early control from Madrid, it was Real Sociedad who struck first. Ander Barrenetxea pounced on a perfectly weighted pass from Pablo Marín to slide the ball through Lunin’s legs in the 15th minute, levelling the tie on aggregate.
But Los Blancos responded swiftly. After close efforts from Endrick and Vinícius Júnior, the two Brazilians combined in style. Vinícius used the outside of his boot to release Endrick, who lobbed goalkeeper Remiro calmly to restore Madrid’s lead in the 30th minute.
Chaos and Comebacks in the Second Half
The second half saw an explosion of drama. After Jude Bellingham tested Remiro from distance, Sociedad regained the lead—this time through sheer luck. A deflected cross from Marín bounced off David Alaba and into the Madrid net.
Moments later, Lady Luck smiled again on Sociedad, with another Alaba deflection guiding Mikel Oyarzabal’s shot into the back of the net. Suddenly, the visitors were leading 3-1 on the night and ahead on aggregate.
But Madrid’s fighting spirit roared back. Jude Bellingham calmly slotted in a quick response after brilliant wing play from Vinícius. Then came the moment that tipped the balance—Aurélien Tchouaméni rose highest to nod home a header, and Madrid was again in control.
Late Equaliser Forces Extra Time
With injury time ticking down, Sociedad earned a free-kick and made it count. Substitute Sergio Gómez whipped in a perfect delivery, and Oyarzabal rose to head past Lunin to make it 4-4 on aggregate.
Bellingham nearly settled it in regulation, but was denied by Remiro, taking the game to extra time.
Rüdiger Delivers the Knockout Blow
Extra time was tight, with both sides cautious not to concede. Then came the moment Madrid fans will cherish—Antonio Rüdiger, charging in from a corner, powered a header into the net with five minutes left.
This time, there was no comeback from Sociedad. The Basque side bowed out of the Copa Del Rey at the semi-final stage for the second year running, while Madrid marched into the final, waiting to see who they’ll face between Atlético Madrid and Barcelona.
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What’s Next for Real Madrid?
Real Madrid will aim to add domestic glory to their recent European success with the Copa Del Rey final on the horizon. Whether Atlético Madrid or Barcelona is in the final, fans can expect another classic.
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