Real Madrid staged a breathtaking comeback to secure their place in the Copa del Rey final, overcoming Real Sociedad 5-4 on aggregate after a rollercoaster 4-4 draw in Tuesday's semifinal second leg. The match, packed with twists and defensive errors, saw the hosts rescue victory through substitute Antonio Rüdiger's extra-time header.
Trailing 3-2 on the night after 90 minutes, Real Madrid’s resilience shone through as Aurelien Tchouameni’s 84th-minute equalizer forced extra time. The drama peaked when Rüdiger redirected Arda Güler's corner past Álex Remiro in the 116th minute, sealing Real’s path to their first Copa final since 2014.
“We gave everything until the end,” Tchouameni told Real Madrid TV after the game, acknowledging the team’s need for improvement despite the triumph. Carlo Ancelotti’s side will face either Barcelona or Atlético Madrid in April’s final, setting up a potential Clásico showdown in Seville.
The result keeps Real Madrid on course for a domestic double, having already built a significant lead in La Liga. Their last Copa del Rey victory came in 2014, with Cristiano Ronaldo spearheading a 2-1 win over Barcelona.
