Audio By Carbonatix
Real Madrid were dumped out of the Copa del Rey at the quarter-final stage on Thursday after losing 4-3 at home to Real Sociedad in a hugely entertaining game which saw two goals ruled out by video technology and a late red card for the visitors.
Sociedad's Sweden forward Alexander Isak inspired an incredible attacking display, scoring twice in the second period to put the Basque side 3-0 up after Martin Odegaard, who is on loan from Madrid, had given the visitors a first-half lead.
Madrid defender Marcelo quickly pulled a goal back to make it 3-1, moments after receiving a volley of boos from the home fans, but Sociedad soon restored a three-goal cushion when Isak teed up Mikel Merino for a simple tap-in.
Madrid substitute Rodrygo pulled a goal back to make it 4-2 after his Brazilian team mate Vinicius Jr had a strike ruled out for offside following a VAR review, while Nacho struck in added time for the hosts to set up a tense finish.
Sociedad defender Andoni Gorosabel was sent off in stoppage time but Madrid could not find an equaliser and suffered their first defeat in any competition since losing 1-0 at Real Mallorca on Oct. 19.
Latest Stories
-
Analysis: How GOLDBOD’s “beautiful” 2025 financials created a GH¢9bn hole at the Bank of Ghana
7 minutes -
The numbers speak for themselves – Majority caucus fires back at Minority over BoG loss
12 minutes -
South Africa: The boys who gave the world a party, and went home early
17 minutes -
BoG gold sale row deepens as Majority caucus rejects Minority’s ‘policy insolvency’ charge
34 minutes -
US criticises Zambia for lack of engagement as $1 billion health deal stalls
46 minutes -
Meta faces US lawmaker scrutiny over removal of lawyer ads for social media addiction cases
58 minutes -
As summer opens, action movies have lost some box-office punch
1 hour -
Pope marks World Press Freedom Day, laments violations and honours slain reporters
1 hour -
Top US diplomat Rubio to meet with Pope Leo on Thursday, source says
1 hour -
Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse
1 hour -
BBC uncovers the Ugandan scammers abusing dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers
2 hours -
GameStop makes $55.5bn takeover offer for eBay
2 hours -
Trump says US to ‘guide’ stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz
2 hours -
Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels
2 hours -
King Charles launches Space Agency project on final day in Bermuda
2 hours