What's happening with Real Sociedad
teams.ie Editorial TeamReal Sociedad are celebrating the most glorious moment in their recent history after lifting the Copa del Rey on Saturday, stunning Atletico Madrid 4-3 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 draw at the San Mamés—a victory that keeps la Real's dreams alive while sending Champions League semi-finalists Atletico crashing out of the competition. Under manager Pellegrino Matarazzo, whose extraordinary journey from New Jersey to the Basque country has captured imaginations, Sociedad claimed only their fourth Copa del Rey title thanks to goalkeeper Marrero's heroics in the shootout, with goals from Barrenetxea and Oyarzabal cancelling out efforts from Lookman and Alvarez. The celebrations have rippled through the week even as a subsequent loss to Getafe briefly threatened to dampen spirits, but nothing can dim the joy of cup glory for this proud club. For Irish football followers, this underdog triumph offers the same kind of magic that makes European football captivating—a smaller club outfoxing a giant on the continent's biggest stages.
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