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"Real Sociedad beat Atletico Madrid on penalties to win the Copa del Rey in Seville on Saturday, April 18, after a thrilling 2-2 draw forced the match into a shootout. Footage shows football fans arriving at the Estadio de La Cartuja in a tense atmosphere, as supporters got into scuffles while police monitored the scene. After the game, Atletico Madrid fans left in grief while Real Sociedad supporters celebrated their team's dramatic victory. The two teams left the stadium in very different moods after the final whistle. Atletico headed straight for the airport, while Real Sociedad players celebrated their victory with a party at the hotel. "We all had a lot of hope - the players, the club, all the fans - and it hurts me not to win for our people, apart from all the work we players have put in throughout the season. Also for our fans, who were just as excited as we were, and that’s why it hurts so much," Atletico midfielder Koke spoke to the media after the match. "I’m happy, delighted to be able to help Real Sociedad and help my teammates. Seeing the fans so happy as well. I’m very happy. I’ve dreamt of this forever and I’m really happy," Sociedad goalkeeper Unai Marrero, who saved two penalties in the shootout, expressed. The contest was intense from the start, with Ander Barrenetxea giving Sociedad an early lead before Ademola Lookman equalised for Atletico. Additional goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Julian Alvarez led to a shootout, where Atletico's Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth failed to score crucial penalties, while Sociedad's Orri Steinn Oskarsson failed as well. The 4-3 victory was described as 'historic' by Sociedad President Jokin Aperribay as he spoke to the media. 'Since the 1980s until today, we are probably one of the most decorated teams in Spanish football [...] but we do not fight for titles every year. As you say, we were full of doubts, and today we are Copa del Rey champions, and we could describe this season as historic." It marks the fourth Copa del Rey title for 'Erreala', having previously won the trophy in 1909, 1987, and 2020."
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