Real Madrid staged a jaw-dropping comeback against Real Sociedad on Tuesday, securing their spot in the Copa del Rey final after a rollercoaster 4-4 draw (5-4 aggregate) that went into extra time! 🚨 Substitute Antonio Ruediger became the hero with a clutch header in the 111th minute, sending fans into meltdown. 🎉
The drama started early when Real Sociedad shocked the hosts with Ander Barrenetxea's opener. But 16-year-old wonderkid Endrick ⚡️ leveled with a cheeky chip, proving age is just a number. 😎 Despite leading 1-0 from the first leg, Madrid’s defense had a nightmare as deflected goals from Pablo Marin and Mikel Oyarzabal put Sociedad ahead… twice!
Enter Jude Bellingham 🦸♂️ and Aurélien Tchouaméni, who delivered back-to-back goals in four wild minutes to force extra time. But the chaos wasn’t over—David Alaba’s defensive struggles gifted Sociedad another lead before Ruediger’s header sealed the deal. 🤯
A clearly exhausted Tchouaméni told reporters: "We gave everything… but we have to play better." Real Madrid now face rivals Barcelona or Atlético Madrid in April’s final—a guaranteed football festival! 🏟️🇪🇸
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