Rüdiger's Heroics Seal Real Madrid’s Epic Comeback in Copa del Rey Semi-Final

Real Madrid clinched a hard-fought spot in the Copa del Rey final after a dramatic 4-4 draw against Real Sociedad in the second leg of the semi-final, ensuring a 5-4 aggregate victory. The match, held at the Santiago Bernabéu, was an enthralling contest filled with twists and turns.

The game started with Real Sociedad taking the lead in the 16th minute through Ander Barrenetxea. Real Madrid quickly responded in the 30th minute with a goal from Endrick to level the score. The visitors regained the lead in the second half, benefiting from an own goal by David Alaba in the 72nd minute. Moments later, Mikel Oyarzabal extended Real Sociedad's advantage with a clinical finish in the 80th minute.

Facing a two-goal deficit, Real Madrid mounted a spirited comeback. Jude Bellingham narrowed the gap in the 82nd minute, followed by a stunning equalizer from Aurélien Tchouaméni in the 86th minute. Just as the game seemed destined for extra time, Real Sociedad struck again in stoppage time through Oyarzabal, sending the match into a tense climax.

In extra time, it was Antonio Rüdiger who emerged as the hero for Real Madrid. His decisive goal in the 115th minute secured the aggregate victory and sent the Bernabéu crowd into raptures.

With this result, Real Madrid advances to the final, where they will face either Barcelona or Atlético Madrid.