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Copa del Rey final Predicted Teams Atletico Madrid-Real Sociedad: Few changes for Diego Simeone
TL;DR
Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad will compete in the Copa del Rey final at 21:00 CEST in Seville, both aiming for their first trophy in five years. Diego Simeone's squad sees few changes, with key players returning, while Real Sociedad also has players fit to start.
Key points
- Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad face off in Copa del Rey final.
- Match time is set for 21:00 CEST in Seville.
- Both teams seek their first silverware in five years.
- Diego Simeone's squad has few changes with key players returning.
- Real Sociedad will miss several players due to injuries.
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Copa del Rey final Predicted Teams Atletico Madrid-Real Sociedad: Few changes for Diego Simeone
Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad will face off in the Copa del Rey final at 21:00 CEST in La Cartuja in Seville, with both sides seeking their first silverware in five years. Los Colchoneros are back in the Copa final for the first time since they last won it in 2013, while La Real lifted the trophy in 2021.
Ahead of the match, Pellegrino Matarazzo was positive about the side that he saw in training, and confirmed that Takefusa Kubo, Mikel Oyarzabal and Jon Gorrotxategi were all fit enough to start. Arsen Zakharyan, Alvaro Odriozola and Igor Zubeldia will miss out on the occasion.
Meanwhile Diego Simeone said that his side were back down to earth after qualifying for the Champions League semi-finals. Simeone has David Hancko and Pablo Barrios back to fitness, while Marc Pubill returns from suspension. The only player to miss out is Jose Maria Gimenez, who has not recovered from injury.
Q&A
What time is the Copa del Rey final between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad?
The Copa del Rey final is scheduled for 21:00 CEST.
Which players are missing for Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey final?
Real Sociedad will miss Arsen Zakharyan, Alvaro Odriozola, and Igor Zubeldia due to injury or fitness issues.
What changes can be expected in Atletico Madrid's lineup for the final?
Atletico Madrid will see few changes, with David Hancko and Pablo Barrios returning to fitness, while Jose Maria Gimenez remains sidelined due to injury.
