Mallorca reaches another Copa del Rey semi-final in its history, hosting Real Sociedad at home. This is the first game of the decision to reach the long-awaited final of the Spanish Cup. The game takes place this Tuesday (6), at the Son Moix stadium, at 9:00 pm Spain (GMT+1).
Bring hell to the field
Per cinquena vegada en la nostra història. És dia de semifinals de Copa.
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— Real Mallorca (@RCD_Mallorca) February 6, 2024
For the fifth time in its history, Mallorca reaches a Copa Del Rey semi-final. Although the team is struggling in the league (it currently occupies 15th place), its cup games this season seem to have a different feeling. Fans of the “Bermellones” – as Mallorca fans are known – hope that this atmosphere at home can push the team to another victory.
If, on the one hand, the team’s dual personality may seem to be a weak point, Mallorca has some numbers in its favor in the competition. Of the last four times they reached this stage, three of them managed to qualify for the final, becoming champion in one of them.
However, coach Aguirre’s players have made it clear that they know how to change the competition chip. Abdón already explained it after eliminating Girona.
“As the Villarreal match ended, we were already focused on the Cup match…”
Without a doubt, it was a good method of seeing what was achieved.
On higher flights than Mallorca
In turn, Real Sociedad understands the importance of a game like this but knows that it has higher priorities than its rival tonight. The team arrives for this clash competing in the round of 16 of the Champions League and occupying sixth place in La Liga.
Of course, this does not lessen the focus for the game against Mallorca, but with the number of games in such a short space of time, it could be a worrying factor for coach Imanol’s team.
There are only 4 defeats in 34 games in this current 23-24 season, which further increases the visitors’ favoritism for this next match. Not to mention that Real Sociedad has already won the cup on two occasions.
Mallorca wants to decide at home
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— Real Mallorca (@RCD_Mallorca) February 6, 2024
The home factor needs to be decisive for the home team today, so the expectation is for one of those games in which you see an incredible party from their passionate supporters in the stands.
Son Moix promises to stay small and pulsate throughout the 90 minutes of the game, supporting and pushing their team forward. It’s easily understandable, considering that this is the only opportunity to celebrate a title this season.
Even though in different situations, both Mallorca and Real Sociedad face a historic opportunity. For one, the salvation of a season. On the other, the crowning of a memorable year. Certainly a game that anyone who has the opportunity to watch will enjoy a beautiful spectacle.
Probable X1
Mallorca (5-3-2): Greif; Gio, Valjent, Nastasic, Copete, Lato; Sanchez, Samu Costa, Dani Rodriguez; Abdón, Larin.
Coach: Javier Aguirre
Real Sociedad (4-3-3): Remiro; Aramburu, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Javí Galan; Merino, Zubimendi, Brais Méndez; Kubo, Sadiq, Barrenetxea.
Coach: Imanol