Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad Prediction & Picks - Copa del Rey
Spain - Copa del Rey
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The Copa del Rey final will take place this Saturday at the Estadio de La Cartuja in Sevilla. Will Atlético Madrid or Real Sociedad come out on top? We won’t have to wait long to find out. The Colchoneros could be in for a dream end to the season. Firmly entrenched in 4th place in La Liga, they are the favorites in this Copa del Rey final. Moreover, Diego Simeone’s team has just gained a huge confidence boost by qualifying for the Champions League semifinals.
For its part, Real Sociedad is in the thick of the battle for a European spot in La Liga. The Basque club sits in 7th place in the standings and is just two points behind the top six. However, it can achieve its goal as early as this weekend by winning the Copa del Rey. It won’t be that easy for Pellegrino Matarazzo’s men. It’s worth noting that Real Sociedad has failed to win any of its last nine matches against Atlético Madrid...
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Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad Form
Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad Latest Matches
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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Apr 11, 2026 - LaLiga
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Mar 18, 2026 - Champions League
4/6 (67%)
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2/6 (33%)
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Apr 14, 2026 - Champions League
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Feb 24, 2026 - Champions League
2/6 (33%)
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4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 11, 2026 - LaLiga
Apr 8, 2026 - Champions League
Mar 22, 2026 - LaLiga
Mar 18, 2026 - Champions League
Mar 3, 2026 - Copa del Rey
Feb 28, 2026 - LaLiga
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
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Apr 11, 2026 - LaLiga
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Mar 4, 2026 - Copa del Rey
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
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Apr 11, 2026 - LaLiga
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3/6 (50%)
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3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 20, 2026 - LaLiga
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Feb 14, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 11, 2026 - Copa del Rey
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Atletico Madrid against Real Sociedad : Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
33 %
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Average stats (last H2H results)
Mar 7, 2026 - LaLiga
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Atletico Madrid - Real Sociedad: Form Analysis
La Liga is no longer a priority for Atlético Madrid. They have been out of the title race for quite some time now. However, they shouldn’t have too much trouble qualifying for next season’s Champions League. The Madrid club sits in fourth place in the standings, 11 points ahead of the team in fifth. Yet, the Colchoneros still have a lot at stake in the coming weeks.
Despite their loss to FC Barcelona last Tuesday (1-2), they managed to secure their spot in the Champions League semifinals. They will face Arsenal for a spot in the final. But that’s not all! Diego Simeone’s team will play in the Copa del Rey final this weekend. After notably knocking out Barça in the previous round (aggregate score: 4-3), they aim to reclaim a trophy they haven’t won since 2013.
Atlético Madrid arrives brimming with confidence, having just reached the Champions League semifinals.
Real Sociedad has only one goal for the rest of the season: to qualify for European competition next season. They can still hope to do so in La Liga, as they sit in 7th place in the standings, just one point behind the top six. However, the Basque club has been inconsistent in recent weeks. They have won only three of their last eight league matches.
Pellegrino Matarazzo’s men could therefore be pinning their hopes on the Copa del Rey. They managed to emerge victorious from the Basque derby against Athletic Bilbao in the semifinals (aggregate score: 2-0). However, a much tougher challenge awaits them this Saturday night. Real Sociedad will have to take down one of Spain’s top teams to win the fourth Copa del Rey in its history.
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Atletico Madrid against Real Sociedad Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
J. Oblak
DefenderJ. Bonar
C. Lenglet
N. Gonzalez
A. Baena
J. Cardoso
O. Vargas
B. Pablo
R. Mendoza
ForwardT. Almada
A. Sorloth
A. Remiro
DefenderA. Munoz
L. Beitia
A. Elustondo
J. Gorrotxategi
T. Kubo
P. Marin
Wesley
Y. Herrera
B. Mendez
ForwardO. Oskarsson
Missing players
J. Gimenez
D. Hancko
A. Odriozola
I. Ruperez Urtasun
MidfielderI. Zubeldia
Atletico Madrid & Real Sociedad Squad Analysis
For this Copa del Rey final, Atlético Madrid will still have to cope without José María Giménez, David Hancko, and Pablo Barrios. It remains to be seen who Diego Simeone will start in goal. In Jan Oblak’s absence, Juan Musso has shone as the Colchoneros’ last line of defense. He hopes to continue that form this Saturday night. Last Tuesday in the Champions League semifinal second leg, Marcos Llorente was everywhere against FC Barcelona. He knows he’s once again expected to be a key presence in the Madrid midfield.
Up front, Julian Alvarez will be Atlético Madrid’s main asset. But it’s also hard not to mention Antoine Griezmann! In his final months in Spain before joining MLS, the French forward is determined to add more trophies to his collection.
Antoine Griezmann wants to shine in his final months with Atlético Madrid.
As for Real Sociedad, the list of absentees is much longer. Álvaro Odriozola, Igor Zubeldia, Job Ochieng, Iñaki Rupérez, Yangel Herrera, and Jon Gorrotxategi are all unavailable for this Copa del Rey final. The Basque club could face another setback, as Luka Sucic is doubtful. Pellegrino Matarazzo will need a solid defense to pull off an upset this Saturday night. Jon Aramburu or Duje Caleta-Car will therefore have to step up!
In midfield, Real Sociedad can count on several talented players, including Carlos Soler and Gonçalo Guedes. A bit further up the field, Mikel Oyarzabal will be one to watch very closely. In addition to scoring 12 goals in La Liga, the Spanish forward made a big impact in the Copa del Rey semifinal second leg against Athletic Bilbao.
Atletico Madrid - Real Sociedad Key Points
- Atlético Madrid is in 4th place in La Liga.
- Atlético Madrid is coming into the match with confidence, having just qualified for the Champions League semifinals.
- Atlético Madrid has not lost in their last 9 matches against Real Sociedad.
- Real Sociedad is in 7th place in La Liga.
- Real Sociedad has won only twice in their last five matches.
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Our Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad Prediction
Atlético Madrid doesn't want to slip up in this Copa del Rey final. After knocking out FC Barcelona in the semifinals following a completely wild two-legged tie (aggregate score: 4-3), the Madrid club has no intention of taking its foot off the gas against Real Sociedad. Diego Simeone’s men have also boosted their confidence by reaching the Champions League semifinals a few days ago. They have everything they need to cap off their dream week with a trophy!
Our prediction for Atlético Madrid vs. Real Sociedad: Atlético Madrid to win!
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