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Matarazzo celebrates Real Sociedad Copa title: 'Just the beginning'
- Real Sociedad wins the Copa del Rey after penalties against Atlético Madrid, with Matarazzo claiming his first European trophy.
- The celebration drew over 100,000 fans in San Sebastian, highlighting the club’s first major trophy since 2021.
- Matarazzo, formerly of Stuttgart and Hoffenheim, took charge in December and led Sociedad to seventh in La Liga and the Copa title.
- Matarazzo becomes the first U.S.-born manager to win a major European tournament.
- Oyarzabal lifted the trophy as fans chanted for the team and celebrated a historic moment.
- Matarazzo attempted a speech in Euskara from the town hall balcony, acknowledging the crowd and promising that this is only the beginning.
- Supporters chanted 'Rino' for Matarazzo as the crowd celebrated the coach’s success.
- The Copa del Rey win marks a significant milestone for American coaches in Europe.
- Real Sociedad secured the title by defeating Atlético Madrid on penalties Saturday.
- ESPN and Associated Press contributed to the report on the Copa del Rey victory.
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