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Sociedad's Matarazzo: The American coach who studied math at Columbia and grew up watching Maradona
The club won its fourth Copa del Rey title and secured European qualification after Matarazzo steadied a team that was two points above relegation.
- On Saturday, Pellegrino Matarazzo led Real Sociedad to their fourth Copa del Rey title, defeating Atletico Madrid on penalties following a 2-2 draw at the Estadio de la Cartuja in Seville.
- Hired while the club was near the relegation zone, Matarazzo transformed the squad through tactical balance and smart man-management, carrying the team from institutional uncertainty to this trophy.
- The coach's tactical system restored the competitive edge of Carlos Soler, Gonçalo Guedes, and Beñat Turrientes, who played decisive roles in the cup-winning run, Matarazzo said.
- This victory secures Sociedad a place in the Spanish Super Cup and qualifies the team for European competition, marking a dramatic turnaround for the Basque club.
- With seven games remaining in LaLiga, the 48-year-old manager aims for a Champions League spot. "I'm not done yet, and hopefully we are not done yet," Matarazzo said.
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MADRID (AP) — A 48-year-old American coach who studied mathematics at Columbia and grew up watching Diego Maradona play for Napoli is now part of the history of the Spanish club Real Sociedad in the Basque Country.
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Sociedad’s Matarazzo: The American coach who studied math at Columbia and grew up watching Maradona
MADRID (AP) — A 48-year-old American coach who studied mathematics at Columbia and grew up watching Diego Maradona play for Napoli is now part of the history of Spanish club Real Sociedad in the Basque Country.
Who Is Pellegrino Matarazzo? American Math Expert Leading Real Sociedad
A 48-year-old American coach who studied mathematics at Columbia and grew up watching Diego Maradona play for Napoli is now part of the history of Spanish club Real Sociedad in the Basque Country. Pellegrino "Rino" Matarazzo led Sociedad to its fourth Copa del Rey title on Saturday with a penalty-shootout win over Atlético Madrid. It was the first career title for the coach who left the United States to try to play soccer professionally and ende…
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