King’s Cup 2025-2026: Alaves-Real Sociedad, the likely lineups

Basque Country derby in the 2025-2026 King’s Cup, where Alaves and Real Sociedad face off on Wednesday at 9 p.m. with the quarterfinals up for grabs. At Vitoria’Estadio Mendizorrotza (or Gasteiz, in Basque), two teams that are undoubtedly having a good time in Spain&#8217s top league face off. In fact, the home side is fresh off two consecutive victories and can still dream of latching onto the train that leads to Europe,

even better is the San Sebastián team that has not even lost any games since December 12, 2025.

Traditional 4-4-2 for Coudet, who is expected to launch Martinez and Boye as his Alaves’ offensive tandem. Guridi and Guevara will be entrusted with the heart of the maneuver, with Calebe and Rebbach completing the midfield. In front of goalkeeper Fernandez, however, Tenaglia on the right and Yesi on the left will act, with Pacheco and Protesoni in central positions.

Same tactical setup for Matarazzo’s Real Sociedad, which should instead choose Oskarrson and Oyarzabal for its attack. In the middle of the field Soler and Gorrotxategi, with Guedes and Marin playing on the side lanes. In goal, Remiro, while making up the four-man defense will be Aramburu, Martin, Zubeldia and Gomez.

Alaves-Real Sociedad, the likely lineups:

Alaves (4-4-2): Fernandez; Tenaglia, Protesoni, Pacheco, Yusi; Calebe, Guridi, Guevara, Rebbach; Martinez, Boye. Coach: Coudet.

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Real Sociedad (4-4-2): Remiro; Aramburu, Martin, Zubeldia, Gomez; Guedes, Gorrotxategi, Soler, Marin; Oskarrson, Oyarzabal. Coach: Matarazzo.

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