American Manager Pellegrino Matarazzo Wins Copa del Rey Title with Real Sociedad
In a dramatic final on Saturday night, Real Sociedad secured the Copa del Rey trophy after a tense penalty shootout victory over Atletico Madrid.
The win marks a historic milestone for American manager Pellegrino Matarazzo, who has transformed the San Sebastian side in just five months.
The match was a rollercoaster, with La Real taking the lead twice only to be pegged back by Atleti. A late equalizer from Julian Alvarez forced the game into extra time and eventually penalties.
Real Sociedad goalkeeper Unai Marrero emerged as the hero, saving two spot-kicks before Pablo Marin buried the winning penalty.
When Matarazzo was appointed five months ago, Real Sociedad sat just two points above the relegation zone.
This silverware represents a remarkable turnaround for the club and a career-defining moment for the American tactician, denying Diego Simeone’s Atletico their first major trophy in five years.
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