Tue Apr 01 18:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Real Madrid Unleashes Brazilian Trio Against Real Sociedad in Copa del Rey Semifinal
**Madrid, April 1 (EFE)** – Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has made six changes to his starting XI for tonight’s Copa del Rey semifinal second leg against Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabéu. The biggest news is the inclusion of Brazilian forward Endrick, the team’s top scorer in the competition with four goals in four matches.
Endrick, who scored the crucial away goal in the first leg, replaces Kylian Mbappé to form a potent all-Brazilian attacking trident alongside Vinícius Junior and Rodrygo. Other notable changes see the return of David Alaba to defense, and Fede Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni in midfield. Andriy Lunin continues in goal in the continued absence of Thibaut Courtois due to a muscle problem.
Real Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil welcomes back Ander Barrenetxea and Nayef Aguerd to his starting lineup. Barrenetxea returns from suspension, while Aguerd recovers from injury.
Real Madrid starts with Lunin; Lucas Vázquez, Asensio, Alaba, Camavinga; Tchouaméni, Fede Valverde, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinícius, and Endrick. Real Sociedad’s lineup is Álex Remiro; Jon Aramburu, Igor Zubeldia, Nayef Aguerd, Aihen Muñoz; Martín Zubimendi, Pablo Marín, Luka Sucic; Takefusa Kubo, Mikel Oyarzabal, and Ander Barrenetxea. Real Madrid holds a 1-0 advantage from the first leg.
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