Real Madrid returned to the epic to qualify for the Copa del Rey final in a crazy match. This is how Carlo Ancelotti experienced it:
-"I think we're in pretty good shape. In extra time, we did well. Those who came in contributed until the end, and physically, we finished well".
-"I've never seen myself out because at Bernabéu anything can happen. We never give up, the fans support us. We never surrender".
-"For me, it was a red card for Olasagasti against Vinicius, but the referee thought it was yellow. Nothing more to add".
-"Vinicius was decisive at the end. Physically, he played a spectacular match".
-"Alaba was unlucky. He played a good match. These things can happen".
-"Endrick played very well. He did very well in the goal. He hasn't played much, but when he does, he plays at a good level".
-"Conceding four goals isn't very good, but scoring four is. Scoring four against Real isn't that easy".
At the end of the match, on the field and in the midst of Madridist euphoria, Ancelotti sought out Vinícius. And he said: "I'm proud of you, you've played your best match this season".
Endrick: "I Love This Madness"
Endrick was one of the heroes of the night. A great goal of his opened Real Madrid's scoring account.
-"I love this madness. I want to win more easily, of course, but when we experience this, with all the fans celebrating like this... Now to work to win the final".
"I love playing my fourth final this season. I'm at Madrid to help, whether by scoring or defending. And winning titles.
We're doing well, and we're in the final. Also in the Champions League final".
-"When Vini put the ball in, I thought the goalkeeper would come out, but he stayed in the goal. I thought about shooting hard, but when I lifted my head, I saw he was going to the ground, and my only option was to chip it. It worked out well".
-"I have to take advantage of the opportunities. I know how difficult it is to play here, with the four best in the world in attack. Vinicius, Bellingham, Mbappé, and Rodrygo.
They're unbelievable footballers who always want to play, but when I have an opportunity, I have to contribute, whether by scoring... or defending. I'm a forward, and I want goals, of course, but I always have to contribute".
Rüdiger: "The Season Is Being Difficult, But We're in the Fourth Final"
Antonio Rüdiger scored Real Madrid's fourth goal. It avoided penalties and placed Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final.
-"I'm very happy because it was a very difficult match. There were many comebacks and then, my goal. Very happy".
-"Real Sociedad played a good match, that's why I say it's always difficult. But this is Real Madrid, and that's what's important. Always until the end".
-"A good ball from Güler, very good, and for me, it was very easy. I finished well. Thanks to that, we're in the final".
-"This season is being very difficult, but we're in another final, yes... And to win!"