Real Madrid has secured a place in the Copa del Rey final after a dramatic 4-4 draw against Real Sociedad in the second leg of the semi-final. The match, played at Santiago Bernabéu, ended with Madrid winning 5-4 on aggregate.
A Goal-Filled Encounter
The game started with an early breakthrough for Real Sociedad as Ander Barrenetxea netted in the 16th minute, giving the visitors the lead. However, Brazilian sensation Endrick responded in style, chipping the ball past the keeper in the 30th minute to bring Madrid level.
Second-Half Drama
The second half saw an intense flurry of goals, with five strikes in just 21 minutes. In the 72nd minute, David Alaba’s unfortunate own goal restored Sociedad’s lead. Mikel Oyarzabal then extended Sociedad’s advantage in the 80th minute, making it 3-2 on aggregate.
Madrid responded quickly, with Jude Bellingham volleying in a crucial equalizer just two minutes later. Aurelien Tchouaméni then put Madrid ahead in the 86th minute with a powerful header. However, Sociedad refused to back down, and Oyarzabal struck again in injury time, sending the match into extra time.
Real Madrid: Rudiger’s Heroic Winner
With the game looking destined for penalties, Antonio Rudiger stepped up in the 115th minute, heading in the decisive goal to seal a 5-4 aggregate victory for Real Madrid.
Who Will Madrid Face in the Final?
Real Madrid will now face either Barcelona or Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey final as they aim to lift the prestigious trophy.
