Sociedad beats Atletico on penalties to win Copa del Rey. American coach Matarazzo lifts 1st title
SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Real Sociedad beat Atletico Madrid on penalties to win the Copa del Rey title on Saturday, giving American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo his first career title after he moved to Spain this season. After the game finished 2-2 following extra time, Sociedad goalkeeper Unai Marrero saved shots by Alexander Sorloth and Julián Álvarez and Pablo Marín converted the last kick to clinch the shootout 4-3. “It has been an unbelievable journey and my feeling is it could be just...
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- Sociedad beats Atletico on penalties to win Copa del Rey. American coach Matarazzo lifts 1st title
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