Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2024-25 Copa del Rey | Semi-Final
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Real Sociedad have been inconsistent and underwhelming throughout the season but it could still be a memorable campaign as they welcome Real Madrid to the Basque Country this week.
Kick-off date/time: Wednesday 26th February, 2025: UK – 8:30pm / US ET – 3:30pm / US PT – 12:30pm
How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – ESPN+
How to watch online: UK – bet365 / US – ESPN+
Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid Prediction
Real Sociedad around in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Europa League, which begins next week, with the final of that competition taking place at arch-rivals’ Athletic Club’s stadium, San Mames, and they also have a chance of silverware in the Copa del Rey, too.
Ahead of the first-leg of this Copa del Rey semi-final against Los Blancos, La Real have been very frustrating to watch in La Liga with low-scoring and a frustrating style under the management of Imanol Aguacil. They did, though, most recently ease past Leganes by three goals to nil at the Reale Arena the other day,
Real Madrid marched through to the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League last week with a 3-1 defeat of Manchester City completing a 6-3 aggregate victory over the English champions in the knockout playoffs. They then maintained their La Liga title challenge with a comfortable 2-0 defeat of Girona at the Bernabeu at the weekend.
Real Sociedad have lacked goals throughout the last few years but have appeared to have become a little more open of late. However, Madrid will expect to expose La Real on the counter-attack with the hosts seeking to, as ever, suffocate their opposition with an intense press.
Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid Tip: Real Madrid to win
