Lookman Shines as Real Sociedad Lift Copa del Rey After Penalty Shootout

Real Sociedad clinched the Copa del Rey after a tense 4-3 penalty shootout win over Atletico Madrid at the Estadio de La Cartuja. The Basques took an early lead through Ander Barrenetxea before Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman equalised with a powerful strike in the 18th minute. Mikel Oyarzabal then restored Sociedad’s advantage from the spot, only for Julian Alvarez’s stunning long-range effort to force extra time. Neither side could break the deadlock in extra time. In the shootout, goalkeeper Unai Marrero saved crucial penalties from Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth. Pablo Marin calmly converted the decisive spot-kick to spark wild celebrations among Sociedad’s players and supporters.

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