Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Lineups

July 18, 2025 By Johan Curtis No Comments 3 minutes

Football fans, hold onto your seats! Real Madrid delivered a dramatic performance to reach the Copa del Rey final, facing Real Sociedad in an unforgettable semi-final second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu. Emotional farewells, stunning goals, and tactical masterclasses made this one epic occasion.

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Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad – Full Breakdown & Highlights

This matchup pitched reigning giants Madrid against a resilient Sociedad side that refused to roll over, pushing them all the way in an aggregate thriller. Let’s unpack the lineups, standout stats, and defining moments.

Final Score & Outcome

Aggregate: Real Madrid 5 – 4 Real Sociedad

Second Leg (Bernabéu): Real Madrid 4 – 4 Real Sociedad – Madrid advance on aggregate thanks to their 1-0 first‑leg win.
First Leg (Away): Real Sociedad 0 – 1 Real Madrid (Endrick 19′)

Madrid’s resilience paid off – despite trailing multiple times, key contributions from Endrick, Bellingham, Tchouaméni, and Rüdiger sealed their spot in the final.

Starting Lineups

Real Sociedad (4‑3‑3 or 4‑4‑2)

GK: Álex Remiro
Defense: Jon Aramburu, Igor Zubeldia, Nayef Aguerd, Aihen Muñoz
Midfield: Luka Sucic, Martín Zubimendi, Pablo Marín / Mikel Oyarzabal
Attack: Takefusa Kubo, Mikel Oyarzabal (when shifted), Ander Barrenetxea

Real Madrid (4‑3‑3)

GK: Andriy Lunin
Defense: Lucas Vázquez, David Alaba, Eduardo Camavinga, Antonio Rüdiger
Midfield: Aurélien Tchouaméni, Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham
Attack: Rodrygo, Endrick (ST), Vinícius Júnior

Match Highlights & Star Performers

Endrick (Madrid): The Breakthrough Hero

Goal: Opened scoring in first leg (19′), set the tone for Madrid’s advantage.

Jude Bellingham: The Midfield Dynamo

Provided key through‑ball assist for Endrick.
Scored in the second leg to bring Madrid back in aggregate. His vision and energy earned rave reviews – fans dub him the “English Zidane.”

Aurélien Tchouaméni: Engine of the Comeback

Equalized in the second leg before Rüdiger’s dramatic finale push. His composure helped shift momentum.

Antonio Rüdiger: The Hero in Extra Time

Delivered the match-winning header in the 115th minute to level the second leg and secure aggregate victory.

Real Sociedad Effort & Impact Players

Despite elimination, Sociedad put up a fight:

Ander Barrenetxea: Opened scoring in the second leg with a confident early strike.
Mikel Oyarzabal: Scored twice (one goal plus an own-goal for Madrid incidentally), including a header deep into stoppage time to force extra time.
Takefusa Kubo: The former Castilla player delivered moments of magic in midfield, though Sociedad couldn’t convert pressing chances.

Key Team Stats (Second Leg)

Aggregate Goals: Real Madrid 5, Sociedad 4
Lead Changes: Society led multiple times, but Madrid always pulled back.
Fans and atmosphere were emotionally charged-farewell banners for Modric and Ancelotti hung over the Bernabéu as they bid both of them an epic farewell.

Game‑Defining Moments

19′ (First Leg): Endrick’s strike from Bellingham’s assist sets Madrid on course.
72′ – 86′ (Second Leg): Goals swarm-Alaba own goal and Oyarzabal strike hands Sociedad advantage, but responses from Bellingham and Tchouaméni keep Madrid alive.
115′: Rüdiger’s header in extra time seals the aggregate victory.

Final Take: Madrid’s Drama Ends In Triumph

Real Madrid showed experience, resolve, and timely brilliance to edge past a tenacious Sociedad. As Ancelotti and Modric take their leave, it was fitting that youth stepped up – Endrick, Bellingham, and Rüdiger carried the torch across the line.

Sociedad’s character and fight underscore their growth, but Madrid’s steel proves why they remain one of Europe’s elite.