Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid first leg of Copa del Rey semi-final


Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid: Preview, predictions and lineups
Real Madrid travel to Real Sociedad for first leg of Copa del Rey semi-final
Los Blancos aiming to reclaim their crown after Athletic Club's 2023/24 victory
San Sebastian outfit chasing fourth triumph as they look to upset the odds
Real Madrid make the journey to San Sebastian on Wednesday evening to play the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final with Real Sociedad.

Madrid needed a 93rd-minute winner in the previous round to overcome Leganes but are now within striking distance of their 21st Copa del Rey crown - most recently winning the competition in 2022/23. Unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions, they are seeking a third consecutive victory at Reale Arena that will offer them a cushion to take back to the capital for the second leg.

Real Sociedad have won the cup three times before - including once in 1909 under a different name - last lifting the trophy aloft in the coronavirus-affected 2019/20 campaign. They are the underdogs of the four remaining teams - Barcelona and Atletico Madrid contesting the other semi-final - but head into the fixture having rediscovered their form following a shaky start to the calendar year.

Here is 90min's guide to the first leg battle.

What time does Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid kick-off?
Location: San Sebastian, Spain
Stadium: Reale Arena
Date: Wednesday 26 February
Kick-off Time: 20:30 GMT / 15:30 ET / 12:30 PT
Referee: Jose Maria Sanchez Martinez
VAR: Jorge Figueroa Vazquez

Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid head-to-head results (last five games)
Real Sociedad: 1 win
Real Madrid: 3 wins
Draws: 1
Last meeting: Real Sociedad 0-2 Real Madrid (14 September 2024) - La Liga.

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