Pellegrino Matarazzo has hailed Real Sociedad's Copa del Rey victory after they beat Atletico Madrid 4-3 on penalties following a dramatic 2-2 draw after extra time in the final at La Cartuja.
Real Sociedad defeated Atletico Madrid 4-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in their Copa del Rey final at the Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville on Saturday.
It was goals galore in Saturday night's La Liga action, with Barcelona earning a comprehensive victory, Sevilla and Elche holding on, while Real Sociedad and Alaves put on a six-goal thriller.
LaLiga leaders Barcelona needed a moment of magic from Lamine Yamal to overcome to secure a 1-0 win over Athletic Club and protect their four-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga standings.
Real Sociedad will face Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey final after securing a tense 1-0 Basque derby victory over Athletic Club at the Reale Arena, completing a 2-0 aggregate triumph.
Barcelona were the biggest winner in Saturday's exciting La Liga action in a day where no fixture ended goalless with crucial points collected at both ends of the league table.