Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Saturday, 18 April 2026, in a match that produced four goals and extraordinary drama across the ninety minutes. Aritz Barrenetxea scored as early as the 1st minute to give the visitors a lightning-fast start, before Mikel Oyarzabal converted a penalty in the 45th minute plus 1 to give Sociedad a remarkable 2-0 half-time lead. Ademola Lookman reduced the deficit in the 19th minute of the second half, and Julian Alvarez completed Atletico’s comeback with a goal in the 83rd minute to level the tie at 2-2 ahead of the second leg in San Sebastian.
The Copa del Rey semi-final represented one of the most eagerly anticipated Spanish domestic cup clashes of the 2025-26 season, bringing together Atletico Madrid — who were simultaneously preparing for their Champions League semi-final against Arsenal — and Real Sociedad, one of La Liga’s most technically gifted and architecturally admired clubs. The Metropolitano crowd arrived with high expectations following Atletico’s Champions League quarterfinal triumph over Barcelona, only to be stunned by Barrenetxea’s first-second strike.
Lookman’s goal gave Atletico belief, and Alvarez’s equaliser — one of several important contributions from the Argentine forward throughout the season — completed a comeback that left the tie genuinely open ahead of the second leg. Watch highlights on AllSportsZone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the score of Atletico vs Sociedad in the Copa del Rey semi-final on 18 April 2026?
Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad drew 2-2 in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg on 18 April 2026. Barrenetxea (1′) and Oyarzabal pen (45+1′) gave Sociedad a 2-0 lead before Lookman (19′) and Alvarez (83′) completed Atletico’s comeback to level the tie.
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Who scored in Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad Copa del Rey on 18 April 2026?
Aritz Barrenetxea (1′) and Mikel Oyarzabal from the penalty spot (45+1′) scored for Real Sociedad. Ademola Lookman and Julian Alvarez (83′) scored for Atletico Madrid as the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg ended 2-2 at Metropolitano.
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