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Real Madrid Edges Out Real Sociedad in Thrilling Copa del Rey Clash
A captivating Copa del Rey semi-final clash between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad unfolded on February 26th, 2025, at the Reale Arena in Donostia-San Sebastián. Real Madrid secured a 1-0 victory thanks to an early goal from Endrick, assisted by Bellingham in the 19th minute.
The match was a high-intensity affair, with both teams displaying attacking intent. Real Sociedad enjoyed slightly more possession (52%), registering 11 shots on goal, 6 of which were on target. Real Madrid, despite having less possession (48%), managed 14 shots, 5 of them finding the target. Interestingly, both teams earned 8 corner kicks. Discipline-wise, Real Madrid received two yellow cards, while Real Sociedad remained without any cautions. Despite Real Sociedad’s possession advantage, Real Madrid’s clinical finishing proved decisive. The referee for the match was José María Sánchez Martínez.
Substitutions real madrid: at minute 46 Lucas came in and R. Asencio went out., at minute 72 D. Alaba came in and Endrick went out., at minute 84 B. Diaz came in and Vinicius Junior went out., at minute 84 Rodrygo came in and A. Guler went out., at minute 88 F. Mendy came in and E. Camavinga went out.
Substitutions real sociedad: at minute 64 S. Becker came in and A. Barrenetxea went out., at minute 65 P. Marin came in and L. Sucic went out., at minute 77 A. Elustondo came in and N. Aguerd went out., at minute 77 O. Oskarsson came in and M. Oyarzabal went out., at minute 84 J. Lopez came in and A. Munoz went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Real Sociedad
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