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Sports News of Wednesday, 2 April 2025

    

Source: www.ghanawebbers.com

Copa Del Rey: Antonio Rudiger scores late winner as Real Madrid progress to final

The match saw five goals in a thrilling second half The match saw five goals in a thrilling second half

Real Madrid edged closer to their first Treble this season after Antonio Rudiger’s dramatic extra-time header secured a 5-4 aggregate win over Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey semi-finals.

The match saw five goals in a thrilling second half, with Sociedad leading 3-1 before Jude Bellingham’s volley leveled the score.

Aurelien Tchouameni nearly sealed it for Madrid in the 86th minute, but Sociedad’s Mikel Oyarzabal forced extra time with a goal in added time.

In the 115th minute, Rudiger’s header from a corner gave Madrid a spot in the final.

Madrid is still fighting for La Liga, the Champions League, and the Copa del Rey title. Barcelona’s upcoming clash with Atletico Madrid will determine who faces Madrid in the final.