Sun Mar 30 15:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Real Madrid Favored to Advance in Copa del Rey Semifinals Against Real Sociedad

**MADRID** – Real Madrid is heavily favored to reach the Copa del Rey final after a narrow 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad in the first leg of their semifinal clash. The second leg, to be played at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium on Tuesday at 4:30 PM (Argentina time), will decide which team advances. The match will be broadcast exclusively on Flow Channel 116, with live updates and statistics available on canchallena.com.

Betting odds heavily favor a Real Madrid victory (1.39 odds), while a Real Sociedad win is considered a long shot (9.0 odds). A draw (5.60 odds) would also see Real Madrid progress.

Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid, currently second in La Liga and in the Champions League quarterfinals, aims to secure their place in the final at home. Their Copa del Rey journey has seen them overcome Minera (5-0) and Leganés (3-2). As one of the top four teams from the previous season, they entered the competition in the Round of 16.

Real Sociedad, currently 10th in La Liga, faces a tough task to overturn the deficit away from home. Their Copa del Rey run has been impressive, with victories over Jove (5-0), Conquense (1-0), Ponferradina (2-0), Rayo Vallecano (3-1), and Osasuna (2-0).

Endrick scored the only goal in the first leg for Real Madrid. The winner of this tie will face either Barcelona or Atlético Madrid in the final. The second leg of their semifinal matchup, following a thrilling 4-4 draw in the first leg, takes place on Wednesday at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.

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