He Reale Arena Hosts a duel of high flights between Real Sociedad and Real Madridin the first assault of Semifinals of the Copa del Rey. From 21:30 hoursboth teams will seek to take advantage in a tie that promises to be intense and disputed.
For the set of Carlo Ancelottiit would be the fifth final in the last nine monthsafter conquering the Champions in Wembley, the European Super Cup, the Intercontinental and the Spanish Super Cup. However, the team of Imanol sheriff It will not make it easy, since Donostiarras also know what it is to win the cup recentlyafter his triumph in 2021 against Athletic Club in La Cartuja.
The Real Sociedad arrives launchedwith five consecutive victories at homeand with some of its key players rested after the last League match. Imanol could bet on his Gala elevenwith Remiro in goal, Zubeldia, Aihen and Aguerd in defense and an offensive trident that recovers its best version with Kubo, Oyarzabal and Barrenetxea.
The precedents in Cup also play in their favor, since it has eliminated to Real Madrid in three of his last five crossesincluding an unforgettable 3-4 at the Bernabéu in the 2019-20 seasonwhich left an indelible mark on Zidane.
Ancelotti moves chips: doubts and possible changes in eleven
He real Madridon the other hand, it arrives at a great moment after its Victoria in Champions against Manchester City And his comeback in the League, but the tight calendar It forces Ancelotti to manage the efforts of his staff.
Some of the doubts in eleven go through the front and right side. Mbappé did not train yesterday for a dental extractionso it could be low in favor of Endrickwhich would complete a Brazilian trident with Vinicius and Rodrygo.
In the core, Bellingham returns After his sanction in the League, while Ceballos could enter the eleven To give rest to Valverdewho continues to recover from muscle discomfort.
In defense, Ancelotti could give minutes to Lucas Vázquez on the right side already Fran García on the left wingwhile in the goal Lunin will take over from Courtoiswho continues to recover from his injury. The objective of the white team is to achieve a good result that allows them to face the return in the Bernabéu with advantage and continue in the fight for all titles.
Schedule and where to see online tv the real society – Real Madrid, Copa del Rey
The party between Real Sociedad and Real Madrid This will be played Wednesday, February 26 at 9:30 p.m. (Spanish peninsular time) in it Reale Arena de San Sebastián. The meeting can be seen live through LA1, RTVE Play, ETB1 and Movistar+. In addition, you can also follow the minute by minute with everything that happens in this semifinal in reason.
Madrid aspires to get its Third Copa del Rey with Ancelottiafter the conquests in 2014 (before Barça) and 2023 (against Osasuna)but the Real wants to return to a final that already knew how to win just four years ago. The outcome of this tie will mark the course of the season for both teams.