Unai Marrero

Real Sociedad were crowned 2025-26 Copa del Rey champions after a penalty shootout victory over Atletico Madrid in Saturday’s final. Pellegrini Matarazzo’s side twice led in 90 minutes, but despite being pegged back on both occasions, two spot-kick saves from stand-in goalkeeper Unai Marrero ensured glory for the Txuri-urdin. There were special celebrations inside La […] The post VIDEO: Real Sociedad pay heartfelt tribute to fallen supporter during Copa del Rey celebrations appeared first on Football España.

Diego Simeone says Atletico Madrid must heal from their Copa del Rey final heartache before they can think about their Champions League semi-final showdown with Arsenal. Alexander Sorloth and Julian Alvarez were denied by Unai Marrero in a penalty shoot-out as Atleti, who had twice fought back in regulation time to draw 2-2, fell short […] The post Simeone: Atleti must lick Copa del Rey wounds before thinking about Arsenal appeared first on Soccer News.

Real Sociedad and their supporters let their emotions run wild after overcoming Atletico Madrid on penalties to win the Copa del Rey in Seville. Ander Barrenetxea’s quickfire goal inside 14 seconds set them on their way but Atletico twice came back to equalise. The 2-2 draw set up a shootout, during which La Real goalkeeper Unai Marrero made two crucial saves, setting up team-mate Pablo Marin to convert the winner. The Basque side went ahead in the blink of an eye when a dozing Atletico defence missed a long ball forward, Goncalo Guedes crossed from deep and Barrenetxea headed the...

Pellegrino Matarazzo’s dream first season with Spanish club Real Sociedad reached new heights on Saturday. Matarazzo became the first American manager to win a trophy in a top-five European league as Real Sociedad outlasted Atletico Madrid 4-3 in penalty kicks to win the Copa Del Rey Final. The two teams were level 2-2 after regulation ... Read more

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.

Atlético Madrid 2-2 Real Sociedad (aet: 3-4 on pens) Lookman 19, Alvarez 83; Barrenetxea 1, Oyarzabal 45+1pen History has a pair of 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, from Alex Sørloth and Julián Alvarez, to put his boyhood club within a single shot of victory on what his captain had called the night of their lives. Then he embraced Pablo Marín, 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 Marín, 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.

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 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.

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.

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.