Real Sociedad seek another Bernabéu victory on their way to cup glory
The last time they met in the Copa del Rey, Real Sociedad knocked Real Madrid CF out on their own turf en route to lifting the trophy.
Real Sociedad face a tough challenge in the Copa del Rey Mapfre tonight (21:30 on La 1 and Movistar Plus), as they must overturn a first leg deficit away from home against a hostile crowd. Real Madrid CF secured a narrow victory in the first leg, but given the Basque team’s history, neither the result nor the venue guarantee anything.
Imanol Alguacil’s side are no strangers to winning away at the Santiago Bernabéu in a high-stakes match. In the 2019-2020 season, fate brought the two teams together in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals—this time in a one-off fixture, but again at Madrid’s home ground. Real Sociedad delivered a stunning performance, securing a thrilling 3-4 victory and progressed to the next round, with goals from three players who are now Premier League stars: Alexander Isak, Martin Ødegaard, and Mikel Merino.
That occasion was the last time they met in the Copa del Rey, and luck was with the Basque side. Moreover, looking back at that campaign, it’s worth noting that after eliminating Real Madrid, they went on to be crowned cup winners. Nothing will be easy, but Real Sociedad will be aiming to repeat history tonight and continue making their mark Spain’s most historical competition.