Copa del Rey Semifinals: Real Madrid Faces Real Sociedad in Highly Anticipated Match

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The Copa del Rey semifinals have arrived, and fans are eagerly awaiting the highly anticipated match between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad. The two teams will face off in a duel of high level, with the Madrid team seeking to break a 30-year winless streak against their opponents. The last time Real Madrid won against Real Sociedad was in 1993, when they defeated them 4-0 in the quarterfinals. Since then, the team has struggled to secure a win against their opponents, with their last victory in Anoeta dating back to 1964.

The match will be broadcast on various channels, including ESPN in Brazil, Disney+ and ESPN+ in the United States, and SKY Sports MX in Mexico and Central America. Fans in Peru can watch the match on America TV, while those in Venezuela can tune in to Meridiano. The broadcasting rights for the Copa del Rey have changed this year, with DirecTV Sports (DSports) losing the rights in several countries in South America. As a result, fans in Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Uruguay, Venezuela, Peru, and Chile will need to find alternative channels to watch the match.

The Real Sociedad team is confident in their abilities, having converted Anoeta into a fortress with 11 victories in their last 13 matches as the home team. Their coach, Imanol Alguacil, has expressed his determination to prevent Real Madrid from playing to their full potential, acknowledging that the team is one of the best in the world. The match is expected to be a challenging one, with both teams seeking to secure a spot in the final. The Real Madrid team will need to be at the top of their game if they hope to break their winless streak and advance to the next round.

The Copa del Rey semifinals will feature two highly anticipated matches, with Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid facing off in the other semifinal. The winners of each match will advance to the final, where they will compete for the coveted title. Fans can stay up-to-date with the latest news and scores by checking the official Copa del Rey website or following their favorite teams on social media. The match between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad is sure to be an exciting one, with both teams giving it their all in pursuit of victory. Some of the key player statistics to watch out for include:

• Real Madrid:
  1. Karim Benzema: 15 goals in 20 matches
  2. Vinicius Junior: 12 goals in 25 matches
  3. Luka Modric: 5 assists in 20 matches
• Real Sociedad:
  1. Alexander Sorloth: 10 goals in 20 matches
  2. Brais Mendez: 8 goals in 25 matches
  3. Mikel Merino: 4 assists in 20 matches

The tournament schedule is as follows:

• Semifinals:
  1. Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad: February 27, 2025
  2. Barcelona vs. Atlético de Madrid: February 28, 2025
• Final:
  1. Winner of Semifinal 1 vs. Winner of Semifinal 2: March 10, 2025

The current team rankings are:

1. Real Madrid: 1st in LaLiga
2. Real Sociedad: 3rd in LaLiga
3. Barcelona: 2nd in LaLiga
4. Atlético de Madrid: 4th in LaLiga

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