Real Sociedad vs Atletico: prediction for the Copa del Rey fixture

Real Sociedad got off to a confident start in the Spanish Cup, beating Panaderia (4:0) and Zamora (3:0) at first stages. But the round of 32 match was not so easy for the Royals. Leganes managed to put up a good fight, but Real still managed to advance further (3:2). 

Basques also achieved a success in the Europa League, team finished the group stage at the 2nd spot and advanced into the playoffs, which will soon start for them with a match against RB Leipzig. 

Imanol Alguacil's men are still unable to gain consistency in La Liga, after 20 rounds team has nine victories and six draws, which brought 33 points and a 5th spot in the La Liga standings. After a string of defeats Basques drew to Alaves (1:1) and on January 8 recorded a victory over Celta (1:0). 

Barrenetxea Muguruza, Monreal and Fernandez won't feature in the match. 

Atletico put up a confident performance in the group stage of the Champions League, after a success in the last match team secured a 2nd spot and advanced into the playoffs. On February, Diego Simeone and his players will try to upset Manchester United, who are led by Cristiano Ronaldo. 

Madrid team also got off to a great start in the Spanish Cup, they beat Rajo Majadahonda (5:0) at the first stage and advanced into the next round. Last week, team was unlucky in the Spanish Super Cup, in that competition The Red-Whitesfailed to advance into the final, losing to Bilbao in the first game (1:2).

Current champion lost control of the 1st position in La Liga. Capital team currently has nine victories and six draws, which brought 33 points and a 4th spot in the standings. After a victory over Rajo Vallecano (2:0) visitors drew to Villarreal (2:2). 

Savic and Griezmann are unavailable for the match.