New Jersey's Pellegrino Matarazzo leads Real Sociedad to Copa del Rey title against Atlético Madrid

Real Sociedad, led by American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo, beat Atlético Madrid on penalties to win the Copa del Rey title on Saturday.

SEVILLE, Spain — Real Sociedad beat Atlético Madrid on penalties to win the Copa del Rey title on Saturday.

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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.

Sociedad needed 14 seconds and just three players to touch the ball directly after kickoff to take the lead through Ander Barrenetxea.