King’s Cup 2024-2025: Real Sociedad-Real Madrid, the likely lineups

Real Sociedad-Real Madrid, the probable formations

Real Madrid visits Real Sociedad in the semifinal of the King’s Cup. Kickoff at 9:30 p.m. at the Real Arena. The Blancos arrive having eliminated Deportivo Minera, Celta Vigo and Leganés, while Real Sociedad have overcome Jove Español, Conquense, Ponferradina, Rayo Vallecano and Osasuna. The Basques are banking on the home factor, having won 11 of their last 13 home matches.

Alguacil lines up with a 4-3-3: Remiro in goal, defense with Aihen Muñoz, Elustondo, Zubeldia and Aramburu. In midfield, Turrientes, Zubimendi and Brais Méndez provide balance and quality. In attack, the trident Barrenetxea, Oyarzabal and Kubo.

Ancelotti lines up with a 4-2-3-1: Lunin in goal, defense with Mendy, Rüdiger, Asencio and Valverde. In the midfield, Tchouaméni and Ceballos provide balance. On the three-quarter, the talents of Vinícius, Bellingham and Rodrygo support Mbappé, offensive reference.

Probable lineups

Real Sociedad (4-3-3): Remiro; Aihen Muñoz, Elustondo, Zubeldia, Aramburu; Turrientes, Zubimendi, Brais Méndez; Barrenetxea, Oyarzabal, Kubo. All. Alguacil.

Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Lunin; Mendy, Rüdiger, Asencio, Valverde; Tchouaméni, Ceballos; Vinícius, Bellingham, Rodrygo; Mbappé. All. Ancelotti.