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Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad Showdown
Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad Showdown
Real Madrid faces Real Sociedad tonight, Tuesday, at 9:30 PM in a thrilling Copa del Rey semi-final second leg at Santiago Bernabeu for the 2024/2025 season.
Match Preview and Stakes
Led by Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid aims to repeat their 1-0 first-leg win over Real Sociedad, edging closer to the Copa del Rey final. The “Royal Whites” advanced past Leganes 3-2 in the quarter-finals, while Sociedad ousted Rayo Vallecano 3-1. The winner will meet either Barcelona or Atlético Madrid, who clash Wednesday, in the April 26 final in Seville—a potential El Clásico looms if both giants prevail.
Broadcast Details
Tune in at 9:30 PM Cairo time (10:30 PM Riyadh, 11:30 PM Dubai) to catch this high-stakes duel live from the iconic Bernabeu.
Copa del Rey Legacy
Barcelona tops the Copa del Rey title count with 31 wins, followed by Athletic Bilbao (24) and Real Madrid (20). A victory here could bolster Madrid’s chase for their 21st crown, narrowing the gap in this historic competition.
Head-to-Head History
Per Transfermarkt, Real Madrid and Sociedad have clashed 181 times. Madrid dominates with 101 victories, 42 draws, and 38 losses, scoring 370 goals to Sociedad’s 221. Cristiano Ronaldo, formerly of Madrid and now with Al-Nassr, leads their rivalry’s scoring chart with 15 goals.
Why It Matters
This Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad match could shape the Copa del Rey final, blending legacy with fierce competition.
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