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Sociedad Beats Atletico on Penalties to Win Copa Del Rey. American Coach Matarazzo Lifts 1st Title
- On Saturday in Seville, Real Sociedad defeated Atletico Madrid in a penalty shootout to win the Copa del Rey title, giving American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo his first trophy since moving to Spain this season.
- After finishing 2-2 following extra time, goalkeeper Unai Marrero saved shots by Alexander Sorloth and Julian Alvarez before Pablo Marin converted the winning kick to clinch the 4-3 shootout victory.
- Ander Barrenetxea scored the fastest goal in a Spanish cup final just 14 seconds after kickoff, while Ademola Lookman equalized for Atletico in the 19th minute and Mikel Oyarzabal restored Sociedad's advantage with a penalty.
- Goalkeeper Marrero, who saved two penalties, said, "I knew that if we got to penalties, I believed in myself," while Atletico manager Diego Simeone congratulated his rival for being more clinical at key moments.
- Atletico now turns its focus to the Champions League semifinal against Arsenal later this month, with midfielder Koke Resurreccion stating, "We want to win the Champions League.
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