Real Madrid faces Real Sociedad in LaLiga this weekend in Madrid, aiming for their eighth consecutive league win and the chance to top the table.
Real Sociedad arrives in Madrid on an 11-match unbeaten streak across all competitions, including a first-leg win in the Copa del Rey semi-finals, making this one of the key matches of the weekend.
Match Preview and Team News
- Date:Â Saturday, 14th February.
- Kick-off:Â 8pm BST.
- Venue:Â Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid.
Real Madrid Team News
Real Madrid will miss Eder Militao due to a severe left hamstring injury. Jude Bellingham is also out with a muscle injury in his left leg, expected to be sidelined for at least a month.
Rodrygo Goes is also unavailable because of a hamstring problem in his right leg, likely out for around 10 days, which rules him out for this match against Real Sociedad.
On a positive note, Kylian Mbappe is set to play after a minor knee concern. He has trained with the team and is confirmed as “ready” for the match, having scored in his last six La Liga games.
Vinicius Junior returns after serving a suspension for yellow cards.
Real Sociedad Team News
Real Sociedad will be without Brais Mendez, suspended for two league matches after receiving a controversial red card in the Basque derby. This suspension includes their trip to the Bernabeu.
Takefusa Kubo is also out with a hamstring injury, and back-up goalkeeper Unai Marrero is sidelined due to a facial injury.
Players Arsen Zakharyan, Ander Barrenetxea, and Luka Sucic are dealing with muscle or groin issues, putting their availability in question as coach Pellegrino Matarazzo prioritizes player fitness after a schedule of four matches in 11 days.
Form
Real Madrid
Real Madrid enters this match in great form, winning five of their last six matches in all competitions and seven consecutive La Liga games.
They recently won 2–0 against Valencia at Mestalla, following victories over Villarreal and Rayo Vallecano, placing them second in the standings, just one point behind Barcelona.
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad comes as one of Spain’s top teams, remaining unbeaten in 11 matches across all competitions, including notable victories against Barcelona in La Liga and Athletic Club in the Copa del Rey semi-final.
Recent results include La Liga wins over Celta Vigo and Elche, alongside a draw with Athletic Club, plus Copa del Rey triumphs against Deportivo Alaves and Athletic.
Predicted Lineups
Real Madrid: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouameni, Camavinga; Brahim, Mbappe, Vinicius
Real Sociedad: Remiro; Odriozola, Martin, Caleta-Car, Gomez; Gorrotxategi, Turrientes; Marin, Soler, Guedes; Oyarzabal
How to Watch
Viewers in the UK can watch Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad live on Disney+.
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