How to watch today's Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey semi-final: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Real Madrid will head to the Reale Arena on Wednesday for the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final clash against Real Sociedad.

Los Blancos secured their spot in the final four with a thrilling 3-2 win over Leganes, while Real Sociedad booked their place with a solid 2-0 triumph against Osasuna.

The visitors will enter this encounter brimming with confidence after their 2-0 home victory over Girona on Sunday, drawing level on points with Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table.

Meanwhile, La Real climbed to ninth in La Liga after comfortably dispatching relegation-threatened Leganes with a convincing 3-0 win. Now, they’ll look to capitalize on home advantage in the first leg as they continue their pursuit of a fourth Copa del Rey title. In contrast, Real Madrid are eyeing their 21st triumph in the competition.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid online - TV channels & live streams

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Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid kick-off time

Copa del Rey - Copa del Rey

26 Feb 2025 - 20:30

Reale Arena

La Liga match between Real Sociedad and Real Madrid will be played at Reale Arena in San Sebastián, Spain.

It will kick off at 3:30 pm ET/12:30 pm PT on Wednesday, February 26, in the US.

Team news & squads

Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid lineups

RSO

4-1-4-1

Formation

4-2-3-1

RMA

1

A. Remiro

21

N. Aguerd

3

A. Munoz

19

J. Aramburu

5

I. Zubeldia

14

T. Kubo

23

B. Mendez

24

L. Sucic

4

M. Zubimendi

7

A. Barrenetxea

10

C

M. Oyarzabal

13

A. Lunin

22

A. Ruediger

20

F. Garcia

35

R. Asencio

14

A. Tchouameni

19

D. Ceballos

6

E. Camavinga

5

J. Bellingham

15

A. Guler

7

C

Vinicius Junior

16

Endrick

4-2-3-1

Real Madrid

RSO

-Line up

• 1

  A. Remiro

• 21

  N. Aguerd

  77’

• 3

  A. Munoz

  84’

• 19

  J. Aramburu

• 5

  I. Zubeldia

• 14

  T. Kubo

• 23

  B. Mendez

• 24

  L. Sucic

  64’

• 4

  M. Zubimendi

• 7

  A. Barrenetxea

  64’

• 10

  M. Oyarzabal (C)

  77’

Substitutes

• 22

  B. Turrientes

• 16

  J. Olasagasti

• 9

  O. Oskarsson

  77’

• 18

  H. Traore

• 12

  J. Lopez

  84’

• 13

  U. Marrero

• 31

  J. Martin

• 11

  S. Becker

  64’

• 17

  S. Gomez

• 28

  P. Marin

  64’

• 6

  A. Elustondo

  77’

Manager

• I. Alguacil

RMA

-Line up

• 13

  A. Lunin

• 22

  A. Ruediger

• 20

  F. Garcia

• 35

  R. Asencio

  45’ + 1’

  46’

• 14

  A. Tchouameni

• 19

  D. Ceballos

• 6

  E. Camavinga

  88’

• 5

  J. Bellingham

  19’

• 15

  A. Guler

  84’

• 7

  Vinicius Junior (C)

  84’

• 16

  Endrick

  19’

  72’

Substitutes

• 21

  B. Diaz

  84’

• 23

  F. Mendy

  88’

• 4

  D. Alaba

  72’

• 17

  L. Vazquez

  46’

  86’

• 10

  L. Modric

• 11

  Rodrygo

  84’

• 30

  G. Garcia

• 34

  S. Mestre

• 36

  C. Andres

• 26

  F. Gonzalez

Manager

• C. Ancelotti

Real Sociedad team news

Injury concerns continue for Real Sociedad, who remain without Hamari Traore, Luka Sucic, and Jon Pacheco. Adding to their woes, Nayef Aguerd was forced off early against Leganes with a fresh setback.

Arsen Zakharyan made his first La Liga start of an injury-ridden season last weekend but was substituted at halftime due to a minor knock, casting doubt over his availability for Wednesday.

On a brighter note, Igor Zubeldia and Sheraldo Becker will return from suspension and be available for selection. Zubeldia could slot into defense in place of Aguerd, while Olasagasti and Mikel Oyarzabal are also pushing for starts.

Real Madrid team news

For Real Madrid, both Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal remain sidelined as they continue their rehabilitation from long-term knee injuries.

Manager Carlo Ancelotti might opt to give Federico Valverde additional rest, having left the midfielder on the bench against Girona.

Jude Bellingham is set to return to the starting lineup after missing the weekend game due to the first match of a two-game La Liga suspension.

Having featured in all three of Madrid's previous cup matches, Andriy Lunin is expected to start in goal ahead of Thibaut Courtois. Antonio Rudiger, Fran Garcia, and Dani Ceballos are also in contention for spots in Wednesday’s XI.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

RSO

Last 5 matches

RMA

1

Win

1

Draw

3

Wins

• 14 Sept 2024

  Real Sociedad

  0

  -

  2

  Real Madrid

• 26 Apr 2024

  Real Sociedad

  0

  -

  1

  Real Madrid

• 17 Sept 2023

  Real Madrid

  2

  -

  1

  Real Sociedad

• 2 May 2023

  Real Sociedad

  2

  -

  0

  Real Madrid

• 29 Jan 2023

  Real Madrid

  0

  -

  0

  Real Sociedad

3

Goals scored

5

Games over 2.5 goals

1/5

Both teams scored

1/5

Standings

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