A very interesting rivalry is taking place in this round of 16 of the Copa del Rey at the Reale Arenawhere the Royal Society wants to assert his favoritism against Rayo Vallecano. In addition, the team came strengthened by Imanol Alguacil after losing to Villarreal in the nineteenth of LaLiga EA Sports (1-0), with a goal from Take Kubo.
The Basque team arrived after achieving a comfortable victory against Ponferradina in the Copa del Rey (0-2). will be measured in the round of 16 against Rayo Vallecano at the Reale Arena, which in its part was defeated in the third round against Racing de Ferrol by 1-3.
It will be a fascinating match for both the teams, who will have to balance their strength due to the busy schedule. That’s why there must be many Imanol Alguacil number Inigo Perez They may make certain changes to their lineup for this clash. The Lightning, As for him, he won against Celta de Vigo at the Vallecas stadium (2-1).
Therefore, both teams want to continue growing and adding victories to their rivalry. of Reale Arena. The Royal Society there is a central Nayef Aguerdmoved from West Hamwhich gives you great performance. Mikel Oyarzabal comes from scoring against the Ponferradinaas well Brais Mández.
Wait Imanol Alguacil he has many more star signings, a Orri Oskarsson who came from Copenhagen and had a hard time getting into the team. It will also be Martin Zubimendi, who was wounded, but He started against Villarreal. Those not available for defense will be Igor Zubeldia or Álvaro Odriozola.
SA the Royal Society It is difficult for him to add victories at the Reale Arena, but it has reached a good dynamic, with five wins and a draw in the last home games. Rayo Vallecanofor its part, in LaLiga EA Sports was able to beat the Donostiarra team by 1-2. Now he will try the most complicated thing, overcome the round of 16 tie of the Copa del Rey at home.
James Rodriguez He has left the team, because of the little opportunity he was enjoying. Isi Palazón, Rendy Nteka, Álvaro García, Óscar Trejo, Adrián Embarba or Jorge de Frutos These are names that offer many attacking variants to Vallecano.
When is Real Sociedad – Rayo Vallecano played in the Copa del Rey?
The match is played by it Thursday, January 16, at 7:30 p.m.
Where to watch Real Sociedad – Rayo Vallecano in the Copa del Rey?
The meeting will be visible of M+ LaLiga TV (M54-O110) and LaLiga TV M2channels the Movistar Plus platform. You can follow all information about the match is live on the Mundo Deportivo website.
Source: La Verdad

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