Rudiger scored a decisive goal for Real Madrid in the next time to defeat Real Sociedad in the semifinals Copa del Rey. (Reuters) Real Madrid secured his place in the Copa Del Rey final after a thrilling 4-4 draw against Real Sociedad on Tuesday and won 5-4 on the aggregate. The header of Antonio Rudiger in the 115th minute turned out to be crucial and created the final clash against Barcelona or Athletico Madrid.
Real Sociedad, who entered the match ending 1-0 of the first stage, took the early leadership of Ander Barreneetxe, but Endrick was equalized by a well-made chip. Visitors then went forward to David Alab’s own goal and diverted efforts by Mikela Oyarzabala.
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Madrid defended himself with the targets from Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni. Oyarzabal’s StopPage-Time Header forced extra time, but Rudiger’s late header sealed Madrid’s procedure.
“I’m very happy because it was a really heavy game with many comebacks and finally my goal,” said Rudiger Real Madrid TV. “For me (goal) it was easy, (I did a) good movement, the corner was very good, and that’s why we’re in the finals. It’s a difficult season, but we’re in the next final and we’ll win it.”
Carlo Ancelotti started with Vinicius junior and Rodryg, while Kylian Mbappe started on the bench. Endrick, who scored a single goal in the first stage, began with an all-Brazilian attack.
Eighteen -year -old Endrick showed an early promise with a dangerous kick on his head, which came to Alex Remir’s entire post.
Barreneetxea broke through the score after receiving Foblo Marin’s swing and equalized the tie on the aggregate.
Madrid responded quickly when Vinicius’s excellent pass outside his leg found Endrick, who scored his fifth goal in the competition with a fine lobby over Romer.
Ancelotti introduced MBAPPE for Endrick and was looking for more goals. Real Sociedad created better chances, while Andriy Lunin made a major savings from Martin Zubimendi.
Visitors took the lead when Alaba diverted Marin’s cross into his own net. They extended their advantage through Oyarzabal’s diverted shot from Alaba.
Madrid responded via Bellingham, who converted the Vinicius Cross after Brazil’s skill. The Tchouameni header, Fumbed by Remir, brought Madrid.
Oyarzabal’s free kick header Sergio Gomez in the 93rd minute forced extra time.
“I thought it should be a red card,” Ancelotti said, referring to Jon Olagasti’s reservation for vineyard pollution.
“It was a fun game with a lot of goals, a lot of mistakes and a lot of good things,” Ancelotti added. “The goal is completed and we are again in the finals.”
The second semifinal between the Athletico Madrid and Barcelona, currently tied in 4-4 on the aggregate, will be played on Wednesday.
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