Huge #CopaDelRey matchup tomorrow between #RealSociedad and #Barcelona. In this thread, I will preview this matchup and give guidance on some key areas to look out for in the match. 
Key area #1. Real Sociedad's midfield diamond vs Barcelona's inverted triangle. Will Xavi find a solution to Sociedad's +1 advantage in midfield? #CopaDelRey #barcelonavssociedad #midfieldbattle
If I overlay their formations on top of each other. We can see the +1 numerical advantage. If you were Xavi, what would you do to solve this? Drop Lewandoski on Zubimendi and allow the Center backs to have it? have a fullback mark one of the midfielders on the weak side?
#2. In possession, #Barcelona faces a tough test tomorrow as they take on La Real's high press, a tactic that has given them enormous success this season. Possession-based tactics will require precision to break through. Barca has the players to do it but they must execute.
#3. On the flip side, What will Imanol Alguacil do to limit 2v1s in wide areas? We saw them suffer at times against Rayo Vallecano's fullbacks last week. The last thing they want is Jordi Alba and Raphina 2v1 against Elustondo or Dembele and Roberto vs Diego Rico. #CopaDelRey
Both teams will be tested to the max in Tomorrow's match up. Will it come down to tactics? Will it come down to a special moment from a special player? will it be a deadlock? What do you think? How would you solve these problems if you were Xavi or Imanol?
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