Odegaard: La Real can beat Real Madrid and do something special in the Copa del Rey Real Madrid Spending two years in San Sebastian

Real Sociedad head into Thursday's Copa del Rey tie with Real Madrid with the belief that they can progress through to the semi-final, a sentiment echoed by Martin Odegaard who thinks his side can do something special in the 2020 edition of the tournament.

Odegaard has been the revelation of the LaLiga Santander season, playing to an incredibly high standard and looking every bit the player that most scouts across Europe thought he would become during his formative years at Stromsgodset.

With his form in mind, the Norwegian international is set on remaining in San Sebastian for the full two years agreed upon in his initial loan contract, even though there have been rumours that Real Madrid hope to bring him back to the Spanish capital a year earlier than planned.

"This is the quarter-final of the Copa del Rey, we want to do something very special this year," Odegaard admitted to the press.

"We're looking forward to it, I think it will be a difficult game, but we're capable of hurting any team.

"We have proven we have the level to compete with the biggest clubs, I'm heading into this match fresh and eager to play."

Odegaard has faced his parent club once before this campaign, although his memories of the LaLiga Santander clash at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu aren't overly positive.

"I think in the league we played very well, especially in the first 40 minutes," Odegaard added.

"However, they scored and what we must do is play at that high level for an entire game.

"If we can do that, then I think we can win."

When pressed on his future, the Norwegian playmaker was adamant that the plan for his loan hadn't changed, despite his impressive form.

"That's the plan [a two-year stay], it hasn't changed," Odegaard confirmed.

"I'm very happy here.

"However, I'm only focusing on the day-to-day at this moment."