Antonio Rudiger emerged as the hero for Real Madrid in a thrilling clash against Real Sociedad, pushing his team into the King Cup final with a decisive goal in extra time.
The match, a rollercoaster of momentum swings, tested Madrid’s resolve, but Rudiger’s late strike sealed the deal after a 4-3 thriller that demanded extensions.
“It was a very difficult match [against Sociedad]. There have been a lot of lifts. In the end, I marked. I’m very happy,” said Antonio Rudiger after the match against Real Sociedad.
“We are in the King Cup final and we are going to win it,” said Rudiger.
Sociedad put up a fierce fight, netting four goals to force extra time, but Rudiger’s composure shone through when it mattered most.
The German defender has been a rock for Madrid this season, logging 26 La Liga appearances and 11 Champions League games, with two goals to his name.
Fresh off this triumph, Real Madrid now shifts focus to their La Liga showdown against Valencia on April 5th.
