Real Madrid achieved a 1-0 away victory against Real Sociedad in the first match of the semifinals of the Copa del Rey in Spain. The goal was scored by Endrick, the Brazilian forward, at 19 minutes into the first half. This result gives Real Madrid an advantage for the return leg that will take place on April 1 at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium at 16:30.
The team coached by Carlo Ancelotti will have to face Real Betis next Saturday before the return match of the round of 16 of the Champions League. On the other hand, Real Sociedad will have to show a better performance to overturn this adverse result and will face Barcelona in an important match on Sunday, March 2, in La Liga.
In a balanced match with scoring opportunities for both teams, goalkeepers Lunin (Real Madrid) and Remiro (Real Sociedad) stood out, with Lunin keeping the goal clean more decisively. Endrick's goal turned out to be crucial, as Real Madrid had several clear opportunities throughout the match, but Remiro prevented the score from being greater.
Real Sociedad tried to equalize the match, putting pressure on the visiting defense, but the Ukrainian goalkeeper was up to the task. Real Madrid also had chances to extend their lead with Vázquez, Endrick, and Bellingham, but Remiro remained firm, leaving open the possibility of a comeback in the return match.
The winner of this tie will face the winner between Atlético Madrid and Barcelona in the final of the Copa del Rey.
