Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Match Preview, Prediction, Head-to-Head, Where to Watch, Team News, and Lineups

 Real Madrid will face Real Sociedad in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The match is scheduled to begin at 9:30 PM CEST, with Real Madrid leading the aggregate score 1-0 from the first leg, thanks to a goal from Endrick.

Team News:

Real Madrid: Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is unavailable due to muscle fatigue, resulting in Andriy Lunin continuing as the starter. Defenders Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal are out for the season with ACL injuries, while Ferland Mendy and Dani Ceballos are on the mend and could return soon. Manager Carlo Ancelotti is likely to pair David Alaba with Raúl Asencio in central defense, with Fede Valverde potentially taking the right-back position. In midfield, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Eduardo Camavinga are expected to start, giving Luka Modric a well-deserved rest. The attacking front is set to include Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinícius Júnior, and in-form Kylian Mbappé.

Real Sociedad: Captain Mikel Oyarzabal is expected to play despite missing the last training session. Defender Jon Pacheco is out due to injury. Coach Imanol Alguacil is confident in his team's chances of reaching the final, acknowledging Real Madrid as favorites but emphasizing their determination to compete fiercely.

Where to Watch:

In Spain, the match will be aired on La 1 de RTVE. Internationally, viewers in the United States can catch it on ESPN+, while fans in Mexico and Central America can watch via Sky Sports. In Argentina, the game will be available on Canal Eventos de Flow, as well as through streaming on Flow and Dibox.

Prediction:

With a slim lead and home advantage, Real Madrid is favored to advance to the finals. However, Real Sociedad's tenacity indicates they will put forth a strong challenge, leading to an exciting match.

Head-to-Head:

In their last La Liga encounter at Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid won decisively with a score of 5-2 against Real Sociedad. Historically, Real Madrid has triumphed in 14 of their last 20 matchups against Sociedad, who have managed just one win in that period.

Manager's Remarks:

Imanol Alguacil remains hopeful about his team's prospects, stating, "We are confident. We will fight until the end."

Betting Odds:

Real Madrid is heavily favored, with moneyline odds of -295. The draw is set at +450, while a victory for Real Sociedad stands at +700. For over/under markets, over 2.5 goals is favored at -200, and under 2.5 goals is at +138.

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