Real Madrid Aims for Copa del Rey Final at Bernabéu

The Bernabéu will host the first finalist showdown of the Copa del Rey, with Real Madrid holding a one-goal lead against Real Sociedad. As the battle unfolds at Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid aims to maintain their slender 1-0 advantage from the first leg. Carlo Ancelotti, eager to claim this trophy for a third time, recognizes the formidable challenge posed by Real Sociedad, a team with a history of strong performances on Madrid’s turf.

Historically, in three out of their last five Copa del Rey matchups against Real Madrid, Real Sociedad has managed to score four goals per encounter. To secure a place in his third Copa final and potentially become the manager with the most Copa titles in Real Madrid’s history, Ancelotti plans to field a strong starting lineup.

Imanol Alguacil counts on the return of key players like Barrenetxea and Aguerd for this crucial match. However, he must navigate the absence of important players such as Brais Méndez and Álvaro Odriozola.