Real Sociedad will face Real Madrid on Wednesday in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals.
Current Form
The Los Blancos are coming off a strong performance in which they triumphed over Girona, shortly after eliminating Manchester City from the UEFA Champions League playoffs. Meanwhile, Sociedad struggles in La Liga, currently sitting ninth in the standings, 14 points off the top four.
Match Details
- Date: Wednesday, Feb. 26
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Estadio Municipal de Anoeta, San Sebastian, Spain
- Watch: ESPN+
- Odds: Real Sociedad +370; Draw +375; Real Madrid -190
Team News
Real Sociedad: Defender Nayef Aguerd misses out due to injury, joining his teammates Traore, Sucic, and Pacheco on the sidelines. However, Igor Zubeldia and Sheraldo Becker return after suspensions.
Projected XI for Real Sociedad: Remiro; Aramburu, Zubeldia, Elustondo, Lopez; Zubimendi; Kubo, Olasagasti, Marin, Gomez; Oyarzabal.
Real Madrid: Jude Bellingham is set to return to the starting lineup while Andriy Lunin takes Courtois’ place for cup games.
Projected XI for Real Madrid: Lunin; Vazquez, Asencio, Rudiger, Garcia; Ceballos, Tchouameni; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappe.
Prediction
Real Sociedad must avoid defeat to keep their hopes alive, yet the expectation is that Real Madrid will secure a narrow victory: Real Madrid wins 2-1.
