Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Copa del Rey Semi-Final – Injury News, Match Preview and Predicted Line-Ups

Real Madrid Host Real Sociedad at Home for Copa del Rey Semi-Final Second Leg Match With a 1-Goal Advantage.

Real Madrid will welcome Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu, determined to secure their place in the Copa del Rey final on Tuesday. Going into the second leg of their semi-final, Los Blancos have a 1-goal lead over their opponents from the first leg, courtesy of Endrick’s goal in the 19th-minute.

Carlo Ancelotti’s men are coming into this match on the back of a hard-fought 3-2 La Liga win against Leganes. Kylian Mbappe scored an amazing brace in that match. The win has kept them in a fierce title battle with Barcelona at the top of the table.

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On the European front, Real Madrid is preparing for a Champions League quarter-final clash against Arsenal in April. Meanwhile, Real Sociedad have struggled in La Liga, sitting in 10th position in the league table. However, they registered a 2-1 win against Real Valladolid in their latest match on Saturday.

This was their first victory since late February. La Real may have an advantage with Los Blancos potentially prioritizing other competitions and only a single-goal deficit. However, the match becomes 10 times more difficult having been held at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Match Details

Date: April 1, 2025

Time: 3:30 PM ET

Venue: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain

Referee: Alberola Rojas

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Real Madrid Injury News

Thibaut Courtois was expected to return from a minor muscle issue, but now has been ruled out. Andriy Lunin will start this match under the bar. Defenders Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal, and Ferland Mendy will stay sidelined with injuries, along with Dani Ceballos.

Even with these absences, Los Blancos have a strong squad available on their hands. Federico Valverde, Vinicius Junior, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Rodrygo – all should return to the starting lineup. Kylian Mbappe, who already has 33 goals to his name this season, should lead the attack in this match as well.

Real Sociedad Injury News

Real Sociedad also have several injury concerns before they take on the Spanish giants in the crucial semi-final clash. Brais Mendez is a doubt because of a foot injury, while Arsen Zakharyan, Nayef Aguerd, Jon Pacheco, and Sheraldo Becker could also miss the match.

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On the brighter side, Ander Barrenetxea will return to the lineup after serving out his suspension. He should start in the match along with Mikel Oyarzabal. The team’s top scorer with 12 goals this season, Oyarzabal will likely spearhead the attack as La Real seek their historic comeback on the road.

Real Madrid probable starting lineup:

Lunin; F Garcia, Rudiger, Asensio, Vazquez; Bellingham, Tchouameni, Valverde; Vinicius, Mbappe, Rodrygo

Real Sociedad probable starting lineup:

Remiro; Munoz, Elustondo, Zubeldia, Traore; Marin, Zubimendi, Sucic; Barrenetxea, Oyarzabal, Kubo

Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Copa del Rey Match Betting Odds:

Odds via BetMGM.

Teams	Moneyline	Total Goals
Real Madrid	Win: -295 Draw: +450	Over 2.5: -200 Under 2.5: +138
Real Sociedad	Win: +700 Draw: +450	Over 3.5: +130 Under 3.5: -185

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