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The ​last time the two teams met in the final was 1987, when ⁠it also finished 2-2 with Sociedad coming out on top on penalties, and it repeated ‌the job again to deny Atletico.

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Atletico Madrid will face Real Sociedad in the 2025/2026 Copa del Rey final. Viewers in the United States can catch every moment live, with full kickoff times and broadcast information provided here for both TV and streaming options. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad WHAT Copa del Rey WHEN 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT • Saturday, April 18, 2026 WHERE ESPN+, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and ESPN Deportes STREAM WATCH NOW Match Overview Fresh off a statement run in the UEFA Champions League, Atletico Madrid head into the Copa del Rey final riding serious momentum after knocking out Barcelona in a grueling semifinal showdown, giving Diego Simeone’s squad a clear edge in confidence and form. However, Real Sociedad, despite a stretch of uneven results, view this matchup as their golden chance to lift silverware and flip the script, setting the stage for a high-pressure battle between two determined sides—make sure you don’t miss a minute of what promises to be a thrilling final. More details on how to watch With ESPN+, you can watch Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad and tons more soccer games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, Apple, Android, and Amazon Fire devices, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Chromecast, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Oculus Go. Now with ESPN+, you can stream Bundesliga, LaLiga, FA Cup, Eredivisie, NWSL, USL and more. ESPN+ is only $10.99/month. Even better, ESPN is now offering The Disney Bundle that includes ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ for only $14.99 per month. Not only do you get all of the soccer with ESPN+, but you also get hit movies and TV shows with Hulu AND you get Disney+ that features Star Wars, Marvel movies, Disney movies and shows, films from Pixar and feature documentaries from National Geographic. In addition to all of the soccer coverage, ESPN+ also includes UFC, MLB, MLS, NHL, select PGA TOUR golf, Top Rank Boxing, cricket and Grand Slam tennis from Wimbledon to the US Open and Australian Open. Plus you get instant access to your favorite college sports like football, basketball, lacrosse, softball and more. There’s also the daily ESPN FC show, 30 For 30 documentaries, exclusive access to studio programs and more. If you’re planning to follow more games on this platform, you can check out the full ESPN+ soccer schedule to stay up to date with upcoming matches available via the service. How to watch anywhere with VPN If you’re abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out World Soccer Talk’s guide to the best VPNs for streaming soccer. Free resources for you Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming. To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).

Real Sociedad coach Pellegrino Matarazzo was elated after his side defeated Atletico Madrid to win the Copa del Rey on Saturday, making him the first American coach to claim a major trophy with a club from Europe’s top five leagues. La Real triumphed 4-3 in the shoot-out following a pulsating 2-2 draw after extra-time, to […] The post ‘Pure joy’ for Matarazzo after Copa del Rey triumph appeared first on Soccer America.

Real Sociedad won the 2025-26 Copa del Rey on Saturday, as they were defeated Atletico Madrid 4-3 in the penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw between the sides in 120 minutes. It’s the fourth time that the Txuri-urdin have won the competition, and the first since their triumph over Athletic Club in 2020. As per […] The post Pellegrino Matarazzo reacts after leading Real Sociedad to Copa del Rey glory – “It’s just the beginning” appeared first on Football España.

Real Sociedad claimed Copa del Rey glory, with goalkeeper Unai Marrero the hero as they defeated Atletico Madrid 4-3 on penalties. Marrero denied Alexander Sorloth and Julian Alvarez in the shootout following an entertaining 2-2 draw at La Cartuja, where Pablo Marin scored the decisive spot-kick. La Real made a flying start to regulation time. […] The post Atletico Madrid 2-2 Real Sociedad (aet, 3-4 pens): Marrero the hero as Simeone´s side pay the penalt appeared first on Soccer News.

Atletico Madrid saw their chances of a first Copa del Rey title in 13 years go up in smoke on Saturday, as they lost to Real Sociedad in this season’s final. Los Colchoneros twice came from behind to force extra time, but they were defeated 4-3 on penalties. As per Marca, head coach Diego Simeone […] The post “The fans need wins, not messages” – Diego Simeone reacts after Atletico Madrid lose Copa del Rey final appeared first on Football España.

Real Sociedad upset Atlético Madrid to win their fourth Copa del Rey title after triumphing 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw after extra time in Seville.

Watch extended highlights of Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad, player stats, results and goals from Copa del Rey, April 18, 2026 The post Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad Highlights and Goals appeared first on DasFootball.

Atlético Madrid 2-2 Real Sociedad (aet: 3-4 on pens) Lookman 19, Alvarez 83; Barrenetxea 1, Oyarzabal 45+1pen History has a pair unexpected heroes. Unai Marrero, a 24-year-old backup goalkeeper, born in San Sebastián and raised at Real Sociedad, saved two penalties in the shootout to put his boyhood club within a single shot of victory on the what his captain had called the night of their lives. Then he embraced Pablo Marin, the former ballboy who now walked towards him carrying all of their hopes on his shoulders, kissed him on the cheek and asked his teammate to take them over the line. So Marin, 22, and on as a substitute, did just that, stepping up and securing only the fourth Copa del Rey in la Real’s history, defeating Atlético Madrid from the spot. Last time they had won it, in 2021, it took a penalty. This time it took six of them; Mikel Oyarzabal, as he had done then, scored one during the 90 minutes on the way to a 2-2 draw and three more men did in the shootout. Back then, Real Sociedad had won the trophy it in an empty stadium, unable to avoid the feeling that something was missing. Now at last they had done it in front of thousands of fans in Seville – there to see a trophy lifted for the first time in 38 years.

Real Sociedad beat Atletico Madrid ⁠4-3 on penalties to win the Copa del Rey on Saturday, following a 2-2 draw after extra time, with their goalkeeper Unai ‌Marrero ⁠saving two spot kicks to help his side win the trophy for the fourth time.

Atletico Madrid lost 4-3 on penalties to Real Sociedad after a 2-2 draw in normal and extra time in the Copa del Rey final at the Estadio de La Cartuja on Saturday evening. Sociedad opened the scoring inside 15 seconds as Ander Barrenetxea headed Goncalo Guedes’ cross into the bottom corner. Barrenetxea’s goal is the […]

Atletico Madrid 2-2 Real Sociedad (3-4 on penalties) Real Sociedad have won the 2025-26 Copa del Rey, having defeated Atletico Madrid on penalties at La Cartuja. It was the best possible start for La Real, as they scored the fastest ever Copa del Rey final goal to take the lead. Goncalo Guedes’ cross landed perfectly […] The post Real Sociedad claim fourth Copa del Rey title as Atletico Madrid fall short in penalty shootout appeared first on Football España.

Atletico Madrid have responded well to twice going behind in the Copa del Rey final, and they have levelled late on against Real Sociedad at La Cartuja. It was the start of dreams for La Real, as Ander Barrenetxea headed them in front after 15 seconds, which was the fastest goal in Copa del Rey […] The post WATCH: Stunning Julian Alvarez strike sends Copa del Rey final to extra time appeared first on Football España.

It’s no secret that Barcelona want to sign Julian Alvarez this summer, but he’s not the only Atletico Madrid player on their radar. Recently, it was confirmed that they hold an interest in Alexander Sorloth, whom they are much more likely to be able to afford. Sorloth has been a scourge for Barcelona in recent […] The post Atletico Madrid will not consider Barcelona offers for second striker target appeared first on Football España.

Atletico Madrid responded well to going behind early in the Copa del Rey final, but they are still trailing with 45 minutes to go against Real Sociedad at La Cartuja. It was the start of dreams for La Real, as Ander Barrenetxea headed them in front after 15 seconds, which was the fastest goal in […] The post WATCH: Atletico Madrid equalise in Copa del Rey final before Mikel Oyarzabal restores Real Sociedad lead appeared first on Football España.

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The deadlock has been broken inside the opening 15 seconds of the Copa del Rey final, and it is Atletico Madrid that have fallen behind at La Cartuja, with Real Sociedad scoring a record-breaking goal to hit the front. When these two teams met in La Liga last month, a match won 3-2 by Atleti […] The post WATCH: Real Sociedad score fastest ever Copa del Rey final goal to lead Atletico Madrid after 15 seconds appeared first on Football España.

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Paulo Fonseca arrived in Lyon after a negative experience at AC Milan, one that was not entirely his fault, but rather the fault of a nonexistent club, one of the worst in AC Milan’s history, and of a number of players who had never been with him from the start. Despite having proven himself a… The post How Paulo Fonseca got his groove back at Lyon first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

As Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad prepare for Copa del Rey final that will go down in history for one of them, here’s your guide to what to look out for. How did they get here? Atletico Madrid Los Colchoneros are always one of the favourites for the competition, but the truth is it has […] The post Atletico Madrid-Real Sociedad: Where will the Copa del Rey final be won and lost? appeared first on Football España.

Multiple players have swapped between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in the last decade, and 2026 could see more cases. The Catalans are keen to sign Julian Alvarez, while in recent weeks, there has been members of Hansi Flick’s side linked with a switch to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Because of this, Barcelona have opened the […] The post Atletico Madrid rule out summer moves for two Barcelona players appeared first on Football España.

Atletico Madrid outlasted the LaLiga super duo to be the only Spanish representatives in the Champions League semifinals. Which team will recover first?

After exiting the Champions League in agonising fashion, Barcelona are already turning their focus to their summer plans. The Blaugrana still have to secure a LaLiga title that will make good on a season after disappointments in Europe and the Copa del Rey, but have a nine-point lead going into the final seven games against […] The post Barcelona transfer plans focused on four signings this summer appeared first on Football España.

Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad will face off in the Copa del Rey final at 21:00 CEST in La Cartuja in Seville, with both sides seeking their first silverware in five years. Los Colchoneros are back in the Copa final for the first time since they last won it in 2013, while La Real lifted […] The post Copa del Rey final Predicted Teams Atletico Madrid-Real Sociedad: Few changes for Diego Simeone appeared first on Football España.

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The Spanish club's manager is hoping for success in the Copa del Rey final against Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann said he is soaking up all the small moments he can during his last weeks at the club, ahead of the Copa del Rey final on Saturday. The 35-year-old French star, Atletico’s all-time top goalscorer, is leaving at the end of the season to join MLS side Orlando City. Griezmann […] The post Griezmann soaking up last Atletico moments before ‘joy’ of Copa final appeared first on Soccer America.

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Antoine Griezmann said he is soaking up an emotional week ahead of the Copa del Rey final against his former club, Real Sociedad, as he enters his final weeks with Atlético Madrid.

If he renews his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, Luis Enrique would move closer to becoming one of the highest-paid coaches in the world. Paris Saint-Germain’s success in recent years has been driven in part by Luis Enrique, who led the French side to the top of European soccer for the first time in their history. Now, his contract extension has become a top priority for the club, with a significant salary increase on the table. “The new agreement would not only extend his stay, but also include a major salary increase. The Parisian club are willing to make Luis Enrique one of the highest-paid coaches in the world,” reported Sport this week. Reports indicate that PSG are willing to nearly double the Spanish coach’s salary. He currently earns around €11 million gross per year, while the new deal could see that figure rise to €20 million—approximately $23.6 million annually. That potential raise highlights Luis Enrique’s importance to PSG, who under his leadership have won 11 titles in two and a half years, while also aiming to repeat that success in Ligue 1 and the UEFA Champions League this season. Atletico Madrid’s Diego Simeone is the highest-paid coach in the world. Where would Luis Enrique rank among the highest-paid coaches in the world? If reports of negotiations between PSG and Luis Enrique materialize and he agrees to a new deal worth around $23.6 million gross per year, the coach would climb to fourth place in the global rankings. At present, he sits in a respectable seventh position. However, his current salary of roughly $13 million per year places him well behind the top earners. The highest-paid coach in the world right now is Diego Simeone, who earns around $35 million per year at Atletico Madrid. Next is Al Hilal’s Simone Inzaghi, who left Inter Milan last year to take up a lucrative deal worth approximately $34.3 million in the Saudi Pro League. Rounding out the top three is Pep Guardiola, who earns about $28 million at Manchester City. The current ranking of the highest-paid coaches in the world: 1- Diego Simeone – Atletico Madrid – $35 million 2- Simone Inzaghi – Al Hilal – $34.3 million 3- Pep Guardiola – Manchester City – $28 million 4- Mikel Arteta – Arsenal – $21.1 million 5- David Moyes – Everton – $16.9 million 6- Jorge Jesus – Al Nassr – $14.1 million 7- Luis Enrique – PSG – $13 million 8- Matthias Jaissle – Al Ahli – $13 million 9- Carlo Ancelotti – Brazil – $11.3 million 10- Unai Emery – Aston Villa – $11.2 million

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Diego Simeone believes Atletico Madrid have evolved since their last Copa del Rey final, but insisted their quest to win trophies has not changed. Atleti will play their 20th Copa del Rey final in their history, and Simeone his second as a manager, 13 years after his first (when he won against Real Madrid at […] The post Simeone: Atletico have evolved since last Copa del Rey final in 2013 appeared first on Soccer News.

Hansi Flick has decided to delay all decisions regarding Barcelona’s next squad, including Robert Lewandowski’s future. For months, Robert Lewandowski’s future has been the subject of speculation, as his contract with Barcelona is set to expire at the end of the current season. That situation—along with other key squad decisions—has now been postponed by head coach Hansi Flick, who has set a timeline for making those calls. “Deco already has the planning mapped out, but the German coach prefers to announce departures once the title is secured,” reported Mundo Deportivo on Friday. “Flick wants to avoid the noise around future signings affecting the locker room and potentially disrupting the squad.” Following their elimination in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals against Atletico Madrid, Barcelona’s final objective this season is La Liga. They currently sit comfortably atop the standings, holding a nine-point lead over second-place Real Madrid and an 18-point advantage over third-place Villarreal. With seven matches remaining—meaning 21 points still in play—Barcelona’s path to the league title appears clear. Securing 13 of those 21 points would be enough for the Catalan side to clinch the trophy without relying on other results, and that number could be even lower if Real Madrid fail to win all of their remaining matches. Aaron Ramsdale of Newcastle United fails to save a shot from Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona When could Barcelona win La Liga? In the most optimistic scenario, Barcelona would still need to wait at least four more weeks to officially celebrate their 29th Spanish league title. There will be no La Liga action this weekend due to the Copa del Rey final between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad, and then three league matches would be required. If Barcelona were to win those three matches (against Getafe, Celta Vigo, and Osasuna), and Real Madrid were to lose their next three fixtures (against Real Betis, Alaves, and Espanyol), then by the end of Matchday 34, Los Blaugranas would already be champions. That would make May 3 the earliest possible date for the title to be secured. In a more realistic scenario, Hansi Flick’s side may need a few more weeks. That opens the door to a potentially memorable situation: Barcelona clinching the title by defeating Real Madrid. El Clasico is scheduled for Matchday 35 at Camp Nou and, depending on both teams’ results in the coming weeks, could prove decisive in the La Liga title race. Lewandowski’s future Among the decisions Hansi Flick has chosen to delay until the La Liga title is secured is Robert Lewandowski’s future. Reports indicate that the Polish striker has received a one-year contract extension offer, although the player himself has stated he intends to take his time before deciding his next move. In addition to the possibility of remaining at Barcelona—where he may take on a reduced role amid rumors of the club targeting another top-level striker—Lewandowski has also been linked with clubs such as AC Milan, as well as Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer and even potential moves to the Saudi Pro League.

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SEVILLE, Spain, April 17 - Atletico Madrid stand on the brink of a revival season under Diego Simeone, with Saturday's Copa del Rey final against Real Sociedad offering the chance to end a five-year wait for silverware and perhaps signal something even bigger.

Bayern Munich have taken the top spot in the UEFA rankings from Real Madrid following their Champions League clash. Real Madrid’s defeat and subsequent elimination from the Champions League against Bayern Munich last Wednesday continues to have consequences for the Spanish giants. That result has now directly impacted their position in the UEFA rankings. Real Madrid have lost top spot after a long spell at the summit, overtaken by Bayern Munich. The German side now have 146.500 points, moving ahead of Los Blancos, who sit second with 144.500. The podium is completed by Liverpool, who also climbed one place and are now third with 130.000 points. Of the four teams still remaining in the Champions League, the next best-ranked side are Paris Saint-Germain, who moved up one position to fifth place after their dominant win over Liverpool. Meanwhile, Arsenal have climbed to seventh, while Atletico Madrid have broken into the top ten. The updated UEFA rankings after the Champions League quarterfinals: 1- Bayern Munich (146.500) 2- Real Madrid (144.500) 3- Liverpool (130.000) 4- Inter Milan (127.000) 5- PSG (126.500) 6- Manchester City (125.500) 7- Arsenal (113.500) 8- Barcelona (113.250) 9- Bayer Leverkusen (105.000) 10- Atletico Madrid (103.750) Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich now lead the UEFA rankings. How do the UEFA rankings work? The UEFA rankings are a comparative system that evaluates the performance of clubs, national teams, and associations competing in European competitions, based on their results over a recent period. In the case of clubs, the calculation is based exclusively on performances in continental competitions, not domestic leagues. That means results in the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League are what matter. There is also a defined time frame used to assess those performances. “The season coefficients from the five most recent seasons are used to rank the clubs for seeding purposes,” UEFA explain on their official website. There is also a separate ranking that considers the last ten seasons instead of five, though it is used for financial rather than sporting purposes: “The season coefficients from the ten most recent seasons are used to calculate revenue club coefficients for revenue distribution purposes only.” In that alternate ranking, Bayern Munich also hold first place, with a slight edge over Real Madrid. The top two positions remain the same compared to the five-year ranking, but differences emerge further down: Manchester City sit third, while PSG and Barcelona round out the top five.

Mikel Arteta and Arsenal have been hit with a formal UEFA warning following a delayed kick-off in the Champions League last week.

Real Sociedad manager Pellegrino Matarazzo cut a confident figure ahead of his side’s Copa del Rey final on Saturday with Atletico Madrid. La Real are hoping to lift the trophy for a second time in five years after doing so in 2021, but have been a surprise package in the second half of the season. […] The post ‘We’re very excited, we need release tension in the right way’ – Real Sociedad manager Pellegrino Matarazzo appeared first on Football España.

Barcelona are searching for options to strengthen their forward line this summer, and it appears they are looking at more veteran options. For some time they have been linked with Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, but the Argentina international may be out of reach for their finances. On Friday, it came as a surprise when […] The post Barcelona have 31-year-old number nine on shortlist as Julian Alvarez alternative appeared first on Football España.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has declared that the toughest part of the Copa del Rey final will be the mental battle, as his side prepare to face Real Sociedad. He also confirmed that a key player will return to action on Saturday night. It has been 13 years since Atletico appeared in a Copa […] The post Diego Simeone confirms return of key player for Atletico Madrid – ‘The toughest match is inside the head’ appeared first on Football España.