Real Madrid will host Real Sociedad at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday, with a spot in the Copa Del Rey final on the line.
Madrid goes into the semifinal second leg with a 1-0 aggregate lead after winning the first leg at the Reale Arena by a single goal, courtesy of an Endrick strike in the 19th minute of play.
Los Blancos' goalkeeper Andriy Lunin was the hero on the day for his side, making seven saves to preserve a clean sheet.
Carlo Ancelotti's squad is fresh off a narrow 3-2 win over city rivals Leganes, with Kylian Mbappé scoring a brace — including the winner — to take all three points.
The Galacticos remain in second place in the La Liga table on 63 points, three behind leaders FC Barcelona , and six clear of Atlético Madrid .
Real Sociedad, meanwhile, beat Real Valladolid 2-1 on Saturday at home, going ahead through goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Sergio Gomez.
The Basque club finds itself in 10th place in the league standings, nine points out of the final European qualification spot.
The winner of this semifinal tie will face either Barcelona or Atleti in the final. The two Spanish giants settled for a chaotic 4-4 draw at the Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys in Barcelona in the first leg, and will face off again in Madrid on Wednesday.
Where to Watch Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad in the United States
MixCollage-01-Dec-2024-03-56-PM-9165
Real Madrid's Copa Del Rey semifinal against Real Sociedad can be watched on ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes in the United States.
When: Tuesday, April 1 – 3:30PM ET / 12:30PM PT
Where: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid
Where to watch in the United States: ESPN+, ESPN Deportes
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Betting Odds
Mbappe free-kick vs Leganes
Real Madrid to qualify: -4500
Real Sociedad to qualify: +1300
Both teams to score (Yes/No): -126 / -102
Over/Under 3.5 goals: +134 / -190
Kylian Mbappé first goalscorer: +310
Endrick anytime goalscorer: +115
Vinicius Jr to score or assist: -135
Odds courtesy of FanDuel.
Real Sociedad Projected Lineup vs Real Madrid
Real Sociedad players celebrate after scoring against Manchester United in the Europa League
Imanol Alguacil will be without a few key players on Tuesday, including midfielder Brais Mendez, who is expected to miss the contest with a foot injury.
Pablo Marin is likely to be the one to draw into the lineup, playing alongside Martin Zubimendi and Luka Sucic in midfield.
Mikel Oyarzabal should lead the attacking line once again, while former Real Madrid man Takefusa Kubo will be one to watch for Sociedad.
Real Sociedad predicted lineup (4-3-3): Alex Remiro (GK) – Hamari Traore, Igor Zubeldia, Aritz Elustondo, Aihen Muñoz – Luka Sucic, Martin Zubimendi, Pablo Marin – Takefusa Kubo, Mikel Oyarzabal, Ander Barrenetxea.
Injuries: Jon Pacheco (muscle), Arsen Zakharyan (thigh), Brais Mendez (foot), Sheraldo Becker (knee).
Real Madrid Projected Lineup vs Real Sociedad
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti
Ancelotti will have his top stars available to him for the second leg on Tuesday.
The devastating attacking trio of Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo should all be among the starters, with Jude Bellingham following close behind.
Andriy Lunin will start in goal as the designated cup keeper, with Thibaut Courtois missing a second consecutive game as he deals with a knock.
Fran Garcia will draw in at left-back for Ferland Mendy, who is nursing a thigh injury.
Real Madrid predicted lineup (4-3-3): Andriy Lunin (GK) – Lucas Vazquez, Raul Asensio, Antonio Rudiger, Fran Garcia – Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham – Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Jr.
Injuries: Ferland Mendy (thigh), Thibaut Courtois (knock), Dani Carvajal (knee), Dani Ceballos (leg), Eder Militao (ACL).
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti Related
Real Madrid Icon's Son Has Over 100 Youth Goals - Ancelotti Raves About Him
With over 100 goals for the academy already, he could be even better than his dad, who won five Champions Leagues.