Real Madrid needs extra time to oust Real Sociedad and advance to Copa del Rey final
- Real Madrid needed extra time to defeat Real Sociedad and reach the Copa del Rey final, with a 5-4 aggregate score after a thrilling match.
- Antonio Rüdiger scored the winning goal in the 115th minute from a corner kick taken by Arda Güler.
- Real Sociedad initially led the match after scoring a goal from Ander Barrenetxea and later an own goal by David Alaba.
- Real Madrid rallied to tie the game twice before Rüdiger's goal.
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Real Madrid chases glory in the Copa del Rey final, and Ancelotti is on the cusp of history.
Real Madrid have secured their 41st Copa del Rey final spot after narrowly overcoming Real Sociedad. The anticipated final will be a turning point for the club, which is seeking its 21st title in the competition, having recorded 20 wins and 20 losses in previous finals.

Real Madrid needs extra time to eliminate Real Sociedad and advance to the Copa del Rey final.
By TALES AZZONI MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid needed extra time to overcome Real Sociedad on Tuesday and reach its second Copa del Rey final in three seasons. Antonio Rüdiger scored the decisive goal in extra time at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, as the Spanish giant advanced 5-4 on aggregate. Madrid had won the first leg 1-0 in February, but Real Sociedad took the second leg 4-3 after Mikel Oyarzabal scored in second-half stoppage time. Both teams…
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Real Madrid players entered the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final with a minimal advantage, which Real Sociedad players quickly eliminated at the Bernabeu. By the time they went to the break, the Galacticos managed to level the score, but in the second half, five goals were scored, which led to extra time. The royal club players were the more dangerous opponent during regular time, and the spectacle continued in a similar way. They were …
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