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Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad Competition – Copa del Rey Stadium: Estadio La Cartuja Date: 18th April 2026 Kick-off time – 20:00 GMT
Saturday evening in Seville brings one of the most prestigious fixtures in Spanish football — the Copa del Rey final. Atlético Madrid and Real Sociedad meet at the neutral Estadio La Cartuja, with both sides harbouring cup glory as a primary objective, but arriving off markedly different runs of form.
Atlético have endured a strange few weeks. Their most recent outing ended in a 1–2 home defeat to Barcelona — a result that underlined the problems they have faced in recent weeks however they did progress on aggregate which is a giant accomplishment. Prior to that, they were beaten 2–1 away at Sevilla in a poor La Liga performance. Before that came the one bright spot in this sequence: a commanding 2–0 away win at Barcelona in the Champions League knockout stage, a result that showed their capacity to perform on the biggest occasions. Earlier in this run, they lost 1–2 at home to Barcelona again in La Liga, and the oldest result in the five was a 3–2 defeat away at Real Madrid. One win in five is not the form you would choose heading into a cup final, but Atlético have a history of raising their level for major knockout occasions, and a single victory over Barcelona in the Champions League shows there is quality in this squad.
Real Sociedad head to Seville in steadier domestic shape, though not without their own inconsistencies. Their most recent outing ended 3–3 at home to Alavés — a draw that will have been frustrating given they were likely chasing a win. Prior to that, they were comfortable 2–0 winners at home over Levante. Before that, they were beaten 3–1 away at Villarreal. Earlier in this run, they claimed a solid 3–1 home win over Osasuna, and the oldest result in the sequence was a 3–2 defeat away at Atlético Madrid in La Liga — a relevant note given today’s opponents. Two wins and a draw from five is modest, but Sociedad’s cup journey to this point has been built on resilience and organisation.
The head-to-head record favours Atlético, who have won three of the last five meetings, with two draws and no wins for Real Sociedad. Most recently, Atlético won 3–2 at home in La Liga in March 2026. In the previous encounter, Real Sociedad drew 1–1 at home with Atlético in January 2026.
This is a neutral-ground showpiece, which strips away home advantage and places the burden of decision on the day itself. Atlético’s experience of high-pressure cup football and their capacity to grind out results in tight matches makes them the logical favourites, but Sociedad’s attacking quality and organisational discipline means this is far from a foregone conclusion. A tense, low-scoring final is the most likely scenario.
Atlético Madrid — Last Five Games
| Result | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | Atlético Madrid | 1 – 2 | Barcelona | Champions League | Apr 14, 2026 |
| L | Sevilla | 2 – 1 | Atlético Madrid | Spanish LaLiga | Apr 11, 2026 |
| W | Barcelona | 0 – 2 | Atlético Madrid | Champions League | Apr 8, 2026 |
| L | Atlético Madrid | 1 – 2 | Barcelona | Spanish LaLiga | Apr 4, 2026 |
| L | Real Madrid | 3 – 2 | Atlético Madrid | Spanish LaLiga | Mar 22, 2026 |
Real Sociedad — Last Five Games
| Result | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | Real Sociedad | 3 – 3 | Alavés | Spanish LaLiga | Apr 11, 2026 |
| W | Real Sociedad | 2 – 0 | Levante | Spanish LaLiga | Apr 4, 2026 |
| L | Villarreal | 3 – 1 | Real Sociedad | Spanish LaLiga | Mar 20, 2026 |
| W | Real Sociedad | 3 – 1 | Osasuna | Spanish LaLiga | Mar 15, 2026 |
| L | Atlético Madrid | 3 – 2 | Real Sociedad | Spanish LaLiga | Mar 7, 2026 |
Head to Head — Last Five Meetings
| Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlético Madrid | 3 – 2 | Real Sociedad | Spanish LaLiga | Mar 7, 2026 |
| Real Sociedad | 1 – 1 | Atlético Madrid | Spanish LaLiga | Jan 4, 2026 |
| Atlético Madrid | 4 – 0 | Real Sociedad | Spanish LaLiga | May 10, 2025 |
| Real Sociedad | 1 – 1 | Atlético Madrid | Spanish LaLiga | Oct 6, 2024 |
| Real Sociedad | 0 – 2 | Atlético Madrid | Spanish LaLiga | May 25, 2024 |
TV Listings / Streaming
| Country | Channel |
|---|---|
| Spain | TVE La 1, TV3, RTVE Play, Movistar+, fuboTV España |
| Great Britain | ITV 4, ITVX, Premier Sports Player |
| Ireland Republic | ITV 4, ITVX, Premier Sports Player |
| USA | ESPN Deportes, ESPN Select, fuboTV, ESPN App |
| Germany | DAZN Germany, DAZN2 Germany |
| France | DAZN France |
| Italy | DAZN Italia |
| Netherlands | Ziggo Go, Ziggo Sport |
| Portugal | Sport TV2, Sport TV Multiscreen |
| Norway | Disney+ Premium |
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