How Pellegrino Matarazzo became the first American manager to win a major European trophy (2:06)
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Is Johnny Cardoso to blame for Atlético Madrid's Copa del Rey final loss? (2:07)
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Matarazzo: Sociedad Copa title 'just the beginning'

More than 100,000 fans gathered in the streets of San Sebastian, Spain, on Monday to celebrate Real Sociedad's Copa del Rey win over the weekend -- a first major trophy for the Basque team since 2021.

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Matarazzo's Copa win makes U.S. coaching history

Real Sociedad's Copa del Rey win made Pellegrino Matarazzo the first U.S.-born coach to win a trophy in Europe's "big five" leagues.

What went wrong for Atlético Madrid vs. Real Sociedad? (3:04)
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Real Sociedad seal thrilling Copa del Rey win on penalties (1:51)
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Copa final: Griezmann's emotional last dance

Antoine Griezmann said he is soaking up an emotional week ahead of the Copa del Rey final against his former club, Real Sociedad, as he enters his final weeks with Atlético Madrid.

Griezmann: Atlético Madrid very calm ahead of Copa del Rey final (0:58)
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Real Sociedad vs. Athletic Bilbao - Game Highlights (1:09)
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Real Sociedad vs. Athletic Bilbao - Game Highlights (1:09)
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Sources: Atlético's Griezmann pauses MLS plans

Atlético Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has put a potential move to MLS club Orlando City on hold this season now that the Spanish club has advanced to the Copa del Rey final on April 18, sources told ESPN.

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Barça's Flick laments Koundé, Balde injuries

An "unhappy" Hansi Flick said he will speak with the medical staff at Barcelona after Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde suffered hamstring injuries against Atlético Madrid on Tuesday.

Hansi Flick: I'm proud of our performance despite Copa del Rey exit (0:51)
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Moreno: There's so much more to give from Atletico Madrid after Barcelona defeat (1:26)
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Barça 'disappointed, proud' as Copa bid falls short

Hansi Flick was "disappointed but proud" after Barcelona came desperately close to pulling off an incredible comeback against Atlético Madrid on Tuesday only to ultimately miss out on a place in the Copa del Rey final.

Barcelona wins 3-0 but Atlético wins tie 4-3 (1:14)
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Flick: Barcelona's goal to 'make the impossible possible' in Copa del Rey (1:46)
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'Incredible' Álvarez leads Atleti thrashing of Barça

Diego Simeone said Julián Álvarez's goal and assist in Atlético Madrid's 4-0 Copa del Rey thrashing of Barcelona will help the forward reset after ending an 11-game scoring drought.