Real Madrid – Real Sociedad: Another Dramatic, Hard-Fought Tie For Carlo Ancelotti And His Team (4-4)

Real Madrid edged past Real Sociedad in an eight-goal Copa del Rey thriller, securing a spot in the final. Imanol Alguacil got the best out of his team. However, it wasn't enough to come out alive against the supremacy of Real Madrid's individuals.

Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri.

Real Madrid's dramatic performances never end. Every game unfolds different, action-packed scenarios. Suspenseful events have been guaranteed since Carlo Ancelotti's takeover. Breathtaking scenes that the most prolific scriptwriters cannot generate if they aim to. The last but surely not the least was against Leganés, in which Real Madrid hardly secured the three points at their turf.

Real Madrid have another hard-fought game regarding the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final. The first tie was secured by the eighteen-year-old, Endrick. Nonetheless, Real Sociedad still had hopes to turn the tables ahead on Real Madrid's turf. Imanol Alguacil, Real Sociedad manager, was a consummate optimist, believing they could come alive against Carlo Ancelotti's team.

Ancelotti started with Andry Lunin in goal. Eduardo Camavinga acted as a left back, whereas Lucas Vázquez operated as a right back. David Alaba joined Raúl Asencio at the heart of the defense. Aurélien Tchouaméni partnered Federico Valverde in the pivot. In the attack, Endrick replaced Kylian Mbappé and was set to join Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, and Jude Bellingham.

Álex Remiro protected the net for Real Sociedad. Ahead, Jon Aramburu, Igor Zubeldia, Nayef Aguerd, and Aihen Muñoz formed the defense. Martín Zubimendi played a lone pivot . . .