Ademola Lookman stands on the verge of a major milestone in Spanish football as Atletico Madrid face Real Sociedad in the 2026 Copa del Rey final at Estadio de la Cartuja today, with the Super Eagles forward chasing what would be a first major domestic trophy in Spain.
Atletico head into the final targeting a record 11th Copa del Rey title, while Real Sociedad are seeking only a fourth crown, with both sides arriving in Seville carrying contrasting recent form and history in the competition.
Diego Simeone’s side reached the semi-finals of the Champions League despite a 2-1 second-leg defeat to Barcelona in midweek, progressing 3-2 on aggregate to set up a last-four meeting with Arsenal.
However, their domestic form has been less convincing, with five defeats in their last six matches across all competitions, including a 2-1 loss to Sevilla in La Liga which has left them fourth, 22 points adrift of leaders Barcelona.
Despite that dip, Atletico still have the opportunity to secure silverware in cup competitions, having last lifted the Copa del Rey in 2012/13 when they defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in the final.
They also carry a mixed recent record against Real Sociedad in the competition, having lost their last two Copa del Rey meetings with the Basque side, including a 2-0 defeat in the round of 16 in 2022.
