Real Madrid Advances ⁢to Copa del Rey final After Thrilling Draw

MADRID (AP) — Antonio Rudiger’s late header secured Real Madrid’s place in the Copa del Rey final after a dramatic 4-4 draw against Real Sociedad in extra time at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on Tuesday.The match,⁤ a seesaw battle, saw Real Sociedad leading 4-3 late into the game, thanks to‍ a ‍brace from Mikel Oyarzabal, before Rudiger’s intervention.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti brought on Rudiger ⁢near the end of regulation time, a move that proved decisive as the German defender headed home from a corner⁤ kick in⁤ the 115th minute. The victory propels Real Madrid into the ‍final, scheduled for April 26 in La Cartuja de Sevilla.

Their opponent will be determined Wednesday when Atletico Madrid faces Barcelona in the other semifinal match.

Match Summary: Real Madrid 4, Real Sociedad 4 (AET)

The game was ⁣a ‍rollercoaster, with goals coming from both sides throughout the match:

• Real⁢ Sociedad: Barretxea (16th minute), Oyarzabal (80th ‍minute, 90+3 minute), Alaba own⁢ goal (72nd minute)
• Real Madrid: endrick (30th minute), Tchoameni (86th minute), Rudiger ‍(115th minute)

Copa⁢ del Rey Semifinal Results

First‍ Leg

• Feb. 25: Barcelona 4, Atlético⁣ Madrid 4
• Feb. 26: Real Sociedad‍ 0, Real‍ Madrid 1

Second Leg

• April ⁢1: Real Madrid 4, Real Sociedad 4 (AET)
• April 2: Atlético Madrid vs. Barcelona (21:30 local time)