Pellegrino Matarazzo extends contract with Real Sociedad after Copa del Rey triumph

That made the 48-year-old, who ‌joined the Basque club in ⁠December, ‌the first American head coach to ​win a major trophy in one of Europe's ​top five leagues. The win over Atletico Madrid also secured ⁠the club ​a place in next season's Europa League.

Matarazzo took charge with Sociedad near the LaLiga ‌relegation zone, and he guided them to a 10th-place finish on 46 points.

"I connected very well with the people of Gipuzkoa, with the players, with the people at the club. I share similar ‌values with them, which makes ​it easier to connect," Matarazzo ‌said in a statement.

Sociedad begin their 2026/27 La Liga campaign away to Real Madrid on August 17th at the ⁠Santiago Bernabeu.