The Digest:
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman found the back of the net, but Atletico Madrid lost the Copa del Rey final to Real Sociedad on Saturday night. Lookman equalized in the first half after Ander Barrenetxea put Sociedad ahead in the first minute. Julian Alvarez later cancelled out Mikel Oyarzabal's penalty to force extra time. The game went to penalties, where Sociedad goalkeeper Unai Marrero saved the first two kicks to secure a 4-2 shootout win.
Key Points:
- Lookman's goal was his third in the competition and seventh overall this season.
- Atletico's trophy hopes now rest solely on the Champions League.
- Sociedad won the Copa del Rey for the fourth time in club history.
- Atletico face Arsenal in the Champions League semi-final.
- The penalty shootout loss extends Atletico's wait for domestic silverware.
Lookman and Atletico must quickly regroup for their Champions League semi-final against Arsenal.
Sources: Complete Sports
