Real Sociedad has qualified for the Copa del Rey final. Mikel Oyarzabal scored the winning goal for Real Sociedad in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal. Atlético Madrid eliminated Barcelona in the other Copa del Rey semifinal. The Copa del Rey final will be played in Seville, according to major media reports. The exact date and time of the final have not been announced, and it is unclear whether fans will be allowed to attend.
Pellegrino Matarazzo is the coach of Real Sociedad. He arrived at Real Sociedad in December when the team was threatened with relegation, according to major media reports. This is his first Copa del Rey final as a manager. He earned a degree in applied mathematics from Columbia University. He played as a midfielder in German regional football and brought Stuttgart back to the Bundesliga and Hoffenheim back to Europe as a coach, according to major media reports. How his background in mathematics influences his coaching style remains unknown.
Alexander Isak was an important player for Real Sociedad during the 2019-2020 season, scoring seven goals in the Copa del Rey, according to other sources. The specific tactics or lineup Real Sociedad plans to use against Atlético Madrid have not been disclosed, and current odds or predictions for the final outcome are not available.