Real Madrid reach Copa del Rey final after 8-goal extra-time thriller

Real Madrid kept their Treble hopes alive in an exciting match. Antonio Rudiger scored the winning goal against Real Sociedad. His header in extra time secured a spot in the Copa del Rey final.

Rudiger, a substitute, met Arda Guler's corner in the 115th minute. He flicked the ball past goalkeeper Alex Remiro, igniting celebrations from home fans.

The second half was thrilling, with five goals in just 21 minutes. Both teams fought hard to reach the Seville showpiece.

Sociedad started strong, overcoming a 1-0 deficit from the first leg. Ander Barrenetxea scored in the 16th minute to give them an early lead.

However, teenage striker Endrick equalized for Madrid with a clever chip in the 30th minute. This put Madrid ahead on aggregate.

In the 72nd minute, David Alaba scored an own goal, giving Sociedad another lead. Mikel Oyarzabal then made it 3-1 with a low drive that hit Alaba again.

Jude Bellingham quickly responded for Madrid with a beautiful volleyed finish. Aurelien Tchouameni thought he had won it for Madrid with a header in the 86th minute.

But Sociedad's captain Oyarzabal scored again during added time, forcing extra time at Bernabeu.

Rudiger ultimately broke Sociedad's hearts by scoring again in extra time. This made it 5-4 on aggregate for Madrid.

Madrid is still chasing their first Treble this season. They are three points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona and face Arsenal next in the Champions League quarter-finals. They also aim to win the Copa del Rey for a record 21st time.

Barcelona will play Atletico Madrid on Wednesday to decide who faces Real Madrid in the final. Their last match ended in an exciting 4-4 draw.