Real Sociedad-Real Madrid: Copa del Rey semi-final gets underway
Our team head to the Reale Arena tonight for the first leg as they look to take the lead in the tie (9:30 pm CET).
The first step towards a place in the Copa del Rey final comes this evening for Real Madrid, who travel to the Reale Arena for the semi-final first leg clash with Real Sociedad (9:30pm CET). Ancelotti's boys will be hoping to take the initiative in a tie that will be decided back at the Santiago Bernabéu on the 1st of April.
Real Madrid come into the match having seen off Leganés (2-3), Celta (5-2) and Deportiva Minera (0-5) in the previous rounds. They've shown a convincing display of their offensive firepower so far, averaging over four goals per game. Another good omen for our team is this season's victory in San Sebastián, which came in the LaLiga matchday 5 fixture thanks to goals for Vini Jr. and Mbappé (0-2).
“It's a Copa del Rey semi-final and it's a big game for both sides. It's going to be a hard-fought, even and entertaining game," highlighted Ancelotti in the pre-match press conference.
Real Sociedad
The Basque outfit welcome Madrid having already knocked out Osasuna, Rayo Vallecano, Ponferradina, Conquense and Jove Español in the earlier rounds. They've been strong at the Reale Arena in recent times, having clinched five successive wins across all competitions. Barrenetxea and Brais Méndez are their top scorers in the Copa so far, with three goals apiece.