Copa del Rey Stats: Real Sociedad vs. Atlético de Madrid

Atlético de Madrid and Real Sociedad are two of the most historic clubs in LALIGA EA SPORTS. The Rojiblancos have competed in 89 of the 95 seasons held to date, while the Txuri-urdin have participated in 79.

As a result, the number of official meetings between the two sides has reached 170 ahead of this Copa del Rey final. Atlético have only faced FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Athletic Club, Valencia, Sevilla FC, and RCD Espanyol more often in official competition. For the Guipuzcoans, only FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Athletic Club have a more extensive head-to-head history against them.

Of these 170 matches, 148 took place in LALIGA EA SPORTS, 20 in the Copa del Rey, and 2 in the UEFA Cup (round of 16 in the 1988/89 season). Overall, the Rojiblancos have won 83 times, the Txuri-urdin 48, and 39 matches have ended in a draw. The goal record stands at 297 for the Madrid side and 219 for the Basques.

Copa del Rey Head-to-Head

Focusing exclusively on Copa del Rey encounters, the record is remarkably balanced, though slightly in favor of the Colchoneros. Atlético de Madrid has won 7 times, there have been 7 draws, and Real Sociedad has emerged victorious on 6 occasions.

In terms of progression, Atlético de Madrid has won the tie six times, compared to three for Real Sociedad. Their last meeting, however, went in favor of the San Sebastián side: in the 2021/22 round of 16, goals from Januzaj and the then-Real Sociedad player Sørloth decided a single-leg tie played at Anoeta (2-0).

Previous Copa del Rey Finals

Among the seven draws recorded in the Copa del Rey, one is considered a landmark success for Real Sociedad. The 1987 Copa del Rey final—the second of the three titles won by the Guipuzcoan side—was decided in a penalty shootout in favor of La Real after the match ended in a draw (2-2; 4-2 on penalties). That legendary match took place at the La Romareda stadium.