Saturday evening marks a marquee second of the season in Spanish soccer, as Atlético Madrid and Real Sociedad meet within the Copa del Rey ultimate on the Estadio La Cartuja in Seville.
Such a momentous event merited a stoppage in La Liga motion this weekend, with the ultimate of the oldest event within the Spanish recreation being the one match this weekend involving top-flight groups.
Atlético Madrid are trying to elevate their first trophy since successful La Liga in 2020–21. Diego Simeone’s aspect dethroned Barcelona in the semifinals, and after eliminating the Catalans in the Champions League final day out, they arrive filled with confidence and enter the title-decider because the favorites.
But Real Sociedad have the standard to upset the in-form Rojiblancos, and after abandoning regional rivals Athletic Club on their means to the ultimate, Pellegrino Matarazzo’s males are trying to take inspiration from La Real’s 1987 Copa del Rey successful aspect that defeated Atléti in the one different time each groups met within the ultimate.
Will it’s an eleventh Copa del Rey title for Atlético Madrid? Or can Real Sociedad win their second crown of the last decade to add a fourth to their trophy cupboard? We’ll discover out on Saturday evening.
Here’s how one can watch the 2025–26 Copa del Rey ultimate.
What Time Does Atlético Madrid vs. Real Sociedad Kick Off?
- Location: Seville, Spain
- Stadium: Estadio La Cartuja
- Date: Saturday, April 18
- Kick-off Time: 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. BST
- Referee: Javier Alberola (ESP)
How to Watch Atlético Madrid vs. Real Sociedad on TV, Live Stream
Fans within the United States can watch the Copa del Rey ultimate on ESPN Select and the ESPN App, with the printed additionally accessible to entry on fuboTV. The Spanish protection can be accessible on ESPN Deportes.
ITV 4 will televise Atlético Madrid and Real Sociedad’s title-fight within the United Kingdom. The contest can be streamed through ITVX and, if a legitimate subscription is obtained, Premier Sports Player.
In Mexico, Sky Sports is the house of all issues Spanish soccer. Unfortunately for audiences in Canada, there’s presently no broadcaster scheduled for the Copa del Rey ultimate.
Country | TV channel/dwell stream |
|---|---|
United States | ESPN Select, ESPN App, ESPN Deportes, fuboTV |
United Kingdom | ITV 4, ITVX, Premier Sports Player |
Mexico | Sky Sports Mexico |
Canada | Not Televised |
What’s Next for Atlético Madrid, Real Sociedad?
Both finalists will return to La Liga motion midweek. Atlético Madrid will go to relegation candidate Elche on Wednesday trying to snap a three-game dropping streak within the league.
Real Sociedad will host Getafe on Wednesday evening at Anoeta in a recreation Matarazzo’s aspect desperately want to win in opposition to a direct rival of their push for a European competitors end in La Liga.
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