Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid: Official Squad Announced For Copa Del Rey Semi-Final

Carlo Ancelotti announces his squad for the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final.

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The first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad takes place on Wednesday, February 26.

Carlo Ancelotti has announced the squad for a trip to San Sebastián as they look for a good result to return to Madrid for the second leg.

👀🔜 Copa del Rey pic.twitter.com/SZdIHCDKwm

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) February 25, 2025

Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and midfielder Federico Valverde do not make the trip as they are being rested. Andriy Lunin will start as he has done in previous Copa del Rey games.

Kylian Mbappe did not make the squad, having recently had a tooth extracted. Academy players Chema and Gonzalo were called up.

🙌 IT'S MATCHDAY! 🙌
🆚 @RealSociedadEN
🕰 21:30 CET
🏟️ Reale Arena
👉 @HP pic.twitter.com/vF0A4VuQK9

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) February 26, 2025

Jude Bellingham is back in the matchday squad, missing the previous La Liga game against Girona due to suspension.

Real Madrid Squad for Copa del Rey Semi Final:

Goalkeepers:  Lunin, Fran González and Mestre.

Defenders : Alaba, Lucas V., Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy and Asencio.

Midfielders:  Bellingham, Camavinga, Modrić, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Ceballos and Chema.

Forwards:  Vini Jr., Rodrygo, Endrick, Brahim and Gonzalo.

📋✅ Our squad for the match!
🆚 @RealSociedadEN pic.twitter.com/RtwXNc55Nf

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) February 26, 2025

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