Realizing the infamous “Triplete” is one of the big dreams of Carlo Ancelotti and his Real Madrid, and from the parts of the Casa Blanca they certainly make no secret of it. In late February, the Blancos are still in the running for all the major goals after having already won two titles (European Super Cup and Intercontinental Cup). In La Liga they are setting up a thrilling duel with their two historical rivals, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid: thanks to their 2-0 success over Girona last weekend, they managed to keep pace with the Blaugrana, with whom they share the top of the standings on 54 points.
They have one point less instead the Colchoneros of “Cholo” Simeone, who will also cross the hated cousins in the upcoming Champions League Euroderby: a place in the quarterfinals is up for grabs. Real Madrid, in fact, just knocked off Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in the playoffs of the continent’s top competition, beating them 3-2 in the first leg and 3-1 in the return leg in an almost storyless double-header.
Ancelotti also finds Bellingham
However, before thinking about the next league match with Betis and the first leg of the first Champions League extracurrency, the reigning Spanish and European champions will pay a visit to Real Sociedad for the first round of the King’s Cup semifinals: whoever emerges victorious will then face one of Barça or Atletico Madrid (yes, them again) in the final in Seville.
For the Basques, so far only eighth in La Liga, the domestic cup is a concrete goal given that they may not be able to qualify for the next European cups through league placement. Awaiting to face Manchester United in the Europa League round of 16, Imanol’s team continues with its ups and downs: on Sunday it cleared Leganés practice without major problems, overwhelmed 3-0 at the Real Arena in San Sebastian. Real Sociedad, despite close commitments, should field the starting lineup. It will be turnover instead for Ancelotti, who in any case again has almost the entire squad at his disposal (including Bellingham, whose league disqualification has no effect in the cup): only Militao and Carvajal will be missing from the roll call.
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The Prediction
Real Madrid has already conquered the Real Arena this season, beating the Basques 2-0 last September: for Ancelotti’s men, it was the third success in a row against Imanol’s team, which has not beaten the Blancos since May 2023. It is difficult to assume a misstep by the Madrilenians, who have been undefeated for six matches in a row, although the outcome of this match will depend a lot on the formation choices of the Italian coach, who could take advantage of it to rest some big names. The feeling is that, while avoiding defeat, Real Madrid will not be able to keep their goal unbeaten this time.
The probable lineups of Real Sociedad-Real Madrid
REAL SOCIEDAD (4-3-3): Remiro; Aramburu, Zubeldia, Aguerd, Muñoz; Zubimendi, Brais Méndez, Susic; Kubo, Oyarzabal, Barrenetxea.
REAL MADRID (4-3-3): Lunin; Lucas Vázquez, Raul Asencio, Rüdiger, Fran García; Tchouaméni, Ceballos, Bellingham; Vinicius Jr., Endrick, Rodrygo.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 1-2