On Wednesday, Real Sociedad and Real Madrid lock horns in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final clash at the Reale Arena. La Real, dreaming of a fourth Copa del Rey title, faces a Madrid side looking to claim the trophy for the 21st time in their history.
Sociedad, on the back of an impressive run, will aim to capitalise on home advantage. Meanwhile, Los Blancos, fresh from a crucial La Liga win over Girona, seek an away lead to edge closer to another domestic final.
🔵La Real Eye First-Leg Advantage at Home | Home Win = 3.94💵
Imanol Alguacil’s side head into this fixture in fine form, winning five of their last six matches in all competitions. Their latest 3-0 La Liga victory over Leganes highlighted their attacking prowess, with Kubo, Zakharyan, and Olasagasti all on the scoresheet.
Sociedad’s home record is formidable, boasting 11 wins in their last 13 competitive games at the Reale Arena. Despite being underdogs, their recent form and strong defensive setup give them hope of establishing a crucial first-leg lead.
🤍Real Madrid Target Lead in Semi-Final Tie | Away Win = 1.98💵
Real Madrid come into this clash riding high after a 2-0 league win over Girona, courtesy of goals from Modric and Vinicius Jr. Carlo Ancelotti’s men will look to continue their three-game winning streak against Sociedad, including a 2-0 win at the Reale Arena in September.
With ambitions of a quadruple this season, Los Blancos will be eager to gain an away advantage, knowing a win here could ease pressure ahead of the return leg at the Bernabeu.
🗝️Key Players & Team News📰:
Real Sociedad will miss Traore, Sucic, and Pacheco due to injuries, with Aguerd joining the side-lined list after his injury against Leganes. Zakharyan is a doubt after being withdrawn at halftime in their last match. Zubeldia and Becker return from suspension, while Oyarzabal could start.
For Real Madrid, Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal remain out with long-term injuries. Jude Bellingham returns from suspension, while Lunin is set to start in goal with Guler and Endrick more likely to come on for Mbappe & Rodrygo than starting.
🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 3.83💵
⚽Sociedad have won five consecutive home matches, showcasing resilience at the Reale Arena. | Specials Market: Home/Draw & Over 1.5 = 2.41
⚽Real Madrid have won all their last three (3) games against Sociedad in all competitions and will be looking to make it 4 in a row. | Specials Market: Away & Over 1.5 Goals = 2.26
⚽Four (4) of the last five (5) meetings between these sides have featured under 2.5 goals, with Sociedad keeping things tight at home. | Main Market: Under 2.5 = 2.00
This semi-final first leg promises to be a closely contested affair, with both teams eyeing an early advantage in their bid for Copa del Rey glory.
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