Lookman scores but Atletico Madrid lose Copa del Rey final to Real Sociedad
Atletico Madrid lost the Copa del Rey final to Real Sociedad on Saturday night, April 19, 2026, after the match ended level and went to penalties. Ademola Lookman scored for Atletico, heading in to make it 1-1 in the first half after Ander Barrenetxea had put Sociedad ahead in the opening minute. It was Lookman’s third goal in the competition and his seventh across all competitions this season.
Atletico had to come from behind twice to level, with Julian Alvarez cancelling out a penalty converted by Mikel Oyarzabal. After extra time produced no winner, Sociedad goalkeeper Unai Marrero saved the first two penalty kicks, securing a 4-3 shootout victory and giving Sociedad their fourth Copa del Rey title.
The loss leaves Atletico Madrid with only the UEFA Champions League as a chance for silverware this season; they face Arsenal in the semi‑final. For Nigerian fans, Lookman’s goal underscores his rising status in European football, even as his club fell short.