MATCH PREVIEW | The final hurdle
Real Madrid defend a narrow advantage against Real Sociedad, while Atlético Madrid and FC Barcelona are set to battle it out for a spot in the final at the Metropolitano after a thrilling 4-4 draw in the first leg.
The first-leg matches provided Spanish football fans with two incredible encounters between four of the most successful teams in the history of the tournament. The Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys hosted a goal fest between FC Barcelona and Atlético Madrid. The Madrid side got out of the blocks with a bang, taking a 2-0 lead within six minutes thanks to goals from Julián Álvarez and Griezmann. However, Barcelona managed to recover from the early Atlético onslaught, turning the scoreline around with goals from Pedri, Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez, and Lewandowski, putting them 4-2 up with 20 minutes left. Yet, the first leg was far from over. Marcos Llorente, in the 84th minute, and Sørloth, in the 93rd, leveled the score and left the tie wide open for the return leg this Wednesday at the Metropolitano (at 21:30, live on La 1 and Movistar Plus+).
The other semi-final, which will be decided at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, pits Real Madrid against Real Sociedad. The Madrid side won the first leg at Anoeta thanks to a decisive goal from Endrick. Real Madrid will be aiming for their 41st Copa del Rey final, while Real Sociedad will be fighting to reach the final for the seventh time in their history. The second leg is to take place this Tuesday at 21:30, live on La 1 and Movistar Plus+.
Javier Alberola Rojas and José Luis Munuera Montero have been appointed to referee the semi-final second-legs.
Relentless excitement will doubtlessly be the overriding feature in the return legs of these Copa del Rey MAPFRE semi-finals that feature four teams that are no strangers to success in this tournament. Between them, they have won a total of 63 titles: 31 for FC Barcelona, 20 for Real Madrid, 10 for Atlético Madrid, and 2 for Real Sociedad. Who will add another trophy to their collection in less than a month? The answer will come on April 26. Before then, between Tuesday, April 1, and Wednesday, April 2, we will find out which two finalists will make it to Seville after overcoming their final hurdles
Don’t miss any of the action in the semi-final second legs with the RFEF.es website and the official Royal Spanish Football Federation social media accounts, places where you can enjoy live match updates and the complete post-match press conferences.
Four contenders for the title, two spots available, and a train to Seville about to depart.
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