On Wednesday, Deportivo Alavés faces Real Sociedad at Mendizorroza in Vitoria for a highly anticipated Copa del Rey quarter-final match. Both teams have advanced to the last eight of the tournament for the 2025/26 season. This local derby promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Match Preview: Alavés vs. Real Sociedad
Alavés aims to leverage its home advantage, where they have shown impressive form in recent weeks. The team, managed by Eduardo Coudet, excels in direct play and set-pieces, which they consider their main offensive strategies.
Previous Performances in Copa del Rey
- Alavés has eliminated strong competitors in earlier rounds:
- Round of 32: Defeated Sevilla 1-0
- Round of 16: Beat Rayo Vallecano 3-1
Coudet expressed optimism about the match, emphasizing the importance of home support: “We aim to energize the crowd from the start. We feel more comfortable with our fans behind us and are eager to reach the semi-finals,” he stated.
Real Sociedad’s Form
The visitors, Real Sociedad, are keen to make their mark in the Copa del Rey following a recent positive trend under coach Pellegrino Matarazzo. He highlighted the excitement within the squad: “We feel very motivated. We aim for not just a better league position but also a deep run in the Copa del Rey.”
Copa Journey and Key Matches
- Real Sociedad’s route to the quarter-finals includes:
- Round of 32: Victory over Eldense, 2-1
- Round of 16: Drew against Osasuna 2-2 and won on penalties (4-3)
Sociedad has demonstrated resilience under pressure. They now set their sights on defeating Alavés to secure a place in the semifinals.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Recent matches between Alavés and Real Sociedad have been closely contested, with few goals scored. The last six official encounters yield the following results:
| Outcome | Number of Matches |
|---|---|
| Alavés Wins | 3 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Real Sociedad Wins | 1 |
As both teams prepare for this exciting quarter-final, fans can expect a highly competitive match that could go either way.
