Real Sociedad Triumphs in Basque Derby, Set to Face Atleti in Copa Final
Real Sociedad has advanced to the Copa del Rey final after defeating Athletic Club in the semifinals. The decisive match took place on Wednesday night, with Real Sociedad winning 1-0 and 2-0 on aggregate. The only goal of the game came from a controversial penalty, awarded by VAR and converted by Mikel Oyarzabal.
Upcoming Copa del Rey Final
The final will see Real Sociedad clash with Atlético de Madrid on April 18. This matchup is particularly intriguing, as both teams are currently tied in LaLiga with 35 points each. However, Real Sociedad sits 8th, ahead of Athletic Club, which is 9th due to a better goal difference.
Real Sociedad’s Copa del Rey History
- Real Sociedad aims for their fourth Copa del Rey title.
- The last victory came in 2020, although it was played in 2021 due to the pandemic.
- Their second title was secured in 1987 against Atlético de Madrid.
Atlético Madrid’s Title Aspirations
Atlético de Madrid enters the final seeking their eleventh Copa del Rey title. This will mark their first final appearance since 2013. The stakes are high for both teams as they aim to secure this prestigious trophy.
Match Location
The Copa del Rey final is scheduled to take place in Sevilla, adding a vibrant backdrop to this historic encounter.
