h1> Preview: Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups h2> Real Sociedad v Real Madrid Real Sociedad will host Real Madrid in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final on Thursday night, with a place in the final up for grabs. Real Madrid head into the game after beating Valencia 2-0 in La Liga on Thursday, while Real Sociedad played out a goalless draw against Celta Vigo on Sunday. h2> Team news Real Sociedad will be without Mikel Merino, Ander Barrenetxea, Mohamed-Ali Cho and Martin Merquelanz through injury. Aihen Munoz is a doubt for the hosts with a calf problem. David Alaba, Rodrygo, and Eden Hazard are all set to miss out for Real Madrid. Dani Carvajal remains a major doubt, while Karim Benzema will be hoping to shake off a knock he picked up against Valencia. h2> Predicted lineups **Real Sociedad:** Remiro; Elustondo, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Rico; Guevara, Zubimendi, Mendez; Oyarzabal, Sorloth, Kubo **Real Madrid:** Courtois; Nacho, Militao, Rudiger, Camavinga; Modric, Kroos, Valverde; Asensio, Benzema, Vinicius Jr. h3> Prediction This is a tough one to call, as both teams are in good form at the moment. Real Sociedad have a good record at home, but Madrid will be confident since they have more quality within their squad. I think Real Madrid will edge it, but it could go either way. **Real Madrid to win 2-1**
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