Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad Preview & Prediction | 2025-26 Copa del Rey | Final
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After a famous midweek, Atletico Madrid now turn their attention to winning some silverware as they take on Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey final in Seville.
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Atletico Madrid preview: Impressive Atleti
In midweek, despite going 2-0 down early on at home to Barcelona in the second-leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie, Atletico Madrid managed to edge their way through to the semi-finals with a 3-2 aggregate victory at the Metropolitano.
Diego Simeone’s Los Rojiblancos has prioritised the cup competitions for the last month or so as they sit firmly ensconced in the top four in La Liga and, with Antoine Griezmann definitely leaving plus questions over ‘Cholo’, it could be a famous season.
Real Sociedad preview: Improved La Real
Real Sociedad have been much-improved since the turn of the year when the Basque giants took the decision to part company with Sergio Francisco and replace him with former Hoffenheim boss Pellegrino Matarazzo.
La Real head into this one in the hunt for a top five finish and UEFA Champions League qualification in La Liga, too, as they head into this one on the back of a thrilling 3-3 draw with Deportivo Alaves, with Alex Remiro making a couple of key errors.
Atletico Madrid team news: A few doubts
Atletico are dealing with a few injury doubts for this one as defensive duo Jose Maria Gimenez and David Hancko are potentially sidelined alongside defensive midfielder Pablo Barrios.
Predicted XI (4-4-2): Musso; Nahuel Molina, Le Normand, Lenglet, Ruggeri; Giuliano Simeone, Marcos Llorente, Koke, Lookman; Griezmann, Julian Alvarez
Unavailable:
Questionable: Jose Maria Gimenez (Injured), Hancko (Injured), Pablo Barrios (Injured)
Real Sociedad team news: Several injuries
Real Sociedad are dealing with a few injuries for this one but there are no fresh issues as Igor Zubeldia remains sidelined alongside midfield duo Yangel Herrera and Jon Gorrotxategi.
Predicted XI (4-4-1-1): Unai Marrero; Jon Aramburu, Aritz Elustondo, Caleta-Car, Aihen Munoz; Brais Mendez, Benat Turrientes, Carlos Soler, Ander Barrenetxea; Sucic; Oskarsson
Unavailable: Alvaro Odriozola (Injured), Inaki Ruperez (Injured)
Questionable: Igor Zubeldia (Injured), Yangel Herrera (Injured), Jon Gorrotxategi (Injured)
Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad prediction
That thrilling draw for Real Sociedad is indicative of just how attacking and entertaining the Basque outfit have become since the appointment of Matarazzo. Atleti are no longer the embodiment of the so-called ‘Cholismo’ with heavy spending leading to a much more proactive and entertaining style of play that is ideally suited for chaotic cup ties. It should be a fun watch at La Cartuja and, while a result is difficult to suggest even though Atletico head into it as slight favourites, it should have some goals in it.
Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad tip: Both teams to score
