In a thrilling Copa del Rey semifinal on April 1, 2025, Real Madrid advanced to the final after a dramatic 4-4 draw against Real Sociedad, securing a 5-4 aggregate victory.
Key Moments:
- First Half: Ander Barrenetxea gave Real Sociedad the lead, but Endrick equalized for Real Madrid, making it 1-1.
- Second Half: David Alaba’s own goal and Mikel Oyarzabal’s strike put Sociedad ahead 3-1 on the night, overturning the aggregate score.
- Late Drama: Jude Bellingham and Aurélien Tchouaméni scored for Madrid, but Oyarzabal’s late goal forced extra time.
- Extra Time: Antonio Rüdiger’s header in the 115th minute, assisted by Arda Güler, clinched Madrid’s spot in the final.
Real Madrid will face either Atlético Madrid or Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final.
For a visual recap, here’s a highlight reel of the match: