Real Madrid Advances to Copa del Rey Final After 5-4 Aggregate Win Over Real Sociedad

Real Madrid secured their place in the Copa del Rey final with a dramatic 4-4 draw against Real Sociedad in the second leg of the semi-final, winning 5-4 on aggregate. The match saw multiple lead changes, beginning with Ander Barrenetxea's goal for Sociedad, which was quickly equalized by Endrick Felipe. A series of unfortunate events for Real Madrid included a David Alaba own goal and Mikel Oyarzabal's second goal, pushing Sociedad ahead on aggregate, but Madrid responded with goals from Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni. However, Oyarzabal's late equalizer forced the match into extra time, where Antonio Rudiger scored the decisive header to clinch the victory. Madrid will face either Barcelona or Atletico Madrid in the final. This marks Real Madrid's second Copa del Rey final appearance in eleven years, highlighting their recent focus on European competition over domestic cups.