Cause for concern – Real Madrid have not won an away cup tie vs Real Sociedad in over 60 years | OneFootball

Real Madrid have had the upper hand against Real Sociedad in recent encounters, winning three of their last five meetings and losing just once, regardless of the venue.

However, their record in the Copa del Rey against Sociedad tells a very different story, especially when playing away from home.

Historically, Madrid have struggled in the Copa del Rey when visiting San Sebastian. In fact, their last away victory against Real Sociedad in the competition came a whopping 61 years ago.

A look at the record

In total, Los Blancos have made ten trips to Sociedad’s ground in this tournament, with the first visit dating back to 1910 and the most recent in 1993.

The last time Madrid managed to win there in this competition was in 1964, during the round of 16 of the Copa del Generalisimo, when they secured a narrow victory in the first leg.

Real Madrid have not beaten Real Sociedad away in Copa del Rey in 61 years. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Since that win, Real Sociedad have dominated every Copa del Rey clash played at their home ground against Madrid.

Across five matches in this timeframe, Real Madrid have suffered defeat on each occasion. Furthermore, their struggles have been particularly evident in attack, managing to score just once while conceding as many as eight goals in these encounters.

Now, after a long gap, Madrid are set to return to San Sebastian in the Copa del Rey, aiming to put an end to this long-standing streak of failures.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side are determined to go all the way in the competition, with their ultimate goal being a place in the final.

However, before dreaming of lifting the trophy, they must first overcome a major hurdle—breaking their decades-long curse against Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey.