| We have an exciting Basque derby in the quarterfinals of the Spanish cup. Alaves hosts Real Sociedad at the Campo de futbol de Mendizorroza. The winner is in one match and who progress goes to the semi-finals. A game in which the home factor of Alaves will could be decisive. The hosts are tough team to beat at home and has already eliminated Rayo Vallecano in the previous round. They rely on aggressive defense and quick transitions. Real Sociedad enter in this game after a 1-1 draw in the big derby against Athletic Bilbao. They are traditionally strong in the tournament and have more technical quality in the middle of the field. The hosts could use the energy of the crowd to build high press in the early minutes against Sociedad defense and provoke a mistake in the first 15 minutes. Fast long balls to the attackers, avoiding overtaking in the center, where Sociedad dominates. This is their biggest chance to score. Every foul or corner must be as dangerous as possible. The bookies expect a low-scoring and tactical match. Real Sociedad is a slight favorite due to their experience, but Deportivo Alaves are capable of taking the game into extra time. |
