Real Madrid won the Copa del Rey for the first time since 2014
Posted : 07 May 2023
Real Madrid defeated Osasuna in the Copa del Rey final in Seville, and Rodrygo scored twice as Real Madrid captured the trophy for the first time since 2014.
Following a shot by Toni Kroos that rebounded into his path, the Brazilian was there to score the game-winning goal from close range.
When Lucas Torro equalized, Osasuna, who was competing in their second Copa del Rey final, had threatened an upset.
After 106 seconds, Rodrygo scored the quickest goal in a Spanish Cup final in 17 years, giving Real the early advantage.
With approximately 25,000 supporters cheering them on inside the Estadio de La Cartuja, Osasuna had a chance to win their first major prize in 103 years.
They were denied an equalizer in stoppage time when Dani Carvajal made a desperate block to halt Kike Barja's sidefooted attempt.
The Little Reds, or Los Rojillos, had five more shots on goal than Real did, but Carlo Ancelotti's team was ultimately more ruthless in front of goal.
Real's victory earns them their 20th Copa del Rey championship, and they are now focused on the first leg of their Champions League semifinal against Manchester City on Tuesday.
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