real sociedad will welcome Real Madrid on Wednesday for the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals, as the team managed by Carlo ancelotti is coming off a notably positive streak after winning at home against Girona, just days after eliminating Manchester City from the UEFA Champions League playoffs. The home team may concentrate on the cup since they are facing more challenges in the league this season and currently sit ninth in the standings, 14 points behind the top four. Hear’s what you need to know:
Sports Viewing Information and Odds
- Date: Wednesday, Feb. 26 | Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Estadio Municipal de Anoeta — San Sebastian, Spain
- stream: ESPN+
- Odds: Real Sociedad +370; Draw +375; Real Madrid -190
Team Updates for Sports
Real Sociedad: The defender Nayef Aguerd will miss Wednesday’s match due to an injury sustained against Leganes and joins Hamari Traore, Luka Sucic, and Jon Pacheco on the injury list while both igor Zubeldia and Sheraldo Becker are expected to return to the squad after serving suspensions last weekend.
Plausible Real Sociedad XI: Remiro; Aramburu, Zubeldia, Elustondo, Lopez; zubimendi; Kubo, Olasagasti, Marin, Gomez; Oyarzabal.
Real Madrid: English midfielder Jude bellingham is set to start as he serves a two-match suspension in league play and will be joined by Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin who will take over for Thibaut Courtois during these cup matches.
Plausible Real Madrid XI: Lunin; Vazquez, Asencio, Rudiger, Garcia; Ceballos, Tchouameni; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappe.
Your Sports Prediction
The hosts need to avoid a loss to feel confident about their chances while los Blancos remain formidable. Picks:real Madrid 2 , Real Sociedad 1 .
