- Real Madrid travel to San Sebastian to face Real Sociedad on Saturday evening
- Los Blancos already four points behind Barcelona after two disappointing draws
- Jude Bellingham could return for the capital giants after missing recent matches
Real Madrid already find themselves chasing Clasico rivals Barcelona at the summit of La Liga and will want to close the gap this Saturday when they visit Real Sociedad.
The reigning Spanish champions, who kick off the defence of their Champions League crown against Stuttgart on Tuesday, have failed to win either of their away matches in La Liga this season, stumbling to draws against Granada and Las Palmas.
They have had more joy on home soil, beating Real Valladolid and Real Betis, but are already four points away from Barcelona at the top of the table, making Saturday's trip to San Sebastian even more significant.
Real Sociedad have endured a difficult start to 2024/25 themselves, accumulating just a win and a draw from their opening four games. They lost both games with Saturday's opponents last season and will be desperate to pull off an upset at Reale Arena.
Footballboast takes a detailed look at Real Madrid's trip to Real Sociedad.
What time does Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid kick-off?
- Location: San Sebastian, Spain
- Stadium: Reale Arena
- Date: Saturday 14 September
- Kick-off Time: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
- Referee: Juan Martinez Munuera
- VAR: Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez
Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Real Sociedad: 1 win
- Real Madrid: 3 wins
- Draws: 1
- Last meeting: Real Sociedad 0-1 Real Madrid (26 April 2024) - La Liga
Current form (all competitions)
Real Sociedad | Real Madrid |
|---|---|
Getafe 0-0 Real Sociedad - 01/09/24 | Real Madrid 2-0 Real Betis - 01/09/24 |
Real Sociedad 1-2 Deportivo Alaves - 28/08/24 | Las Palmas 1-1 Real Madrid - 29/08/24 |
Espanyol 0-1 Real Sociedad - 24/08/24 | Real Madrid 3-0 Real Valladolid - 25/08/24 |
Real Sociedad 1-2 Rayo Vallecano - 18/08/24 | Mallorca 1-1 Real Madrid - 18/08/24 |
Union Berlin 1-1 Real Sociedad - 09/08/24 | Real Madrid 2-0 Atalanta - 14/08/24 |
How to watch Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid on TV and live stream
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Premier Sports 1, Premier Sports Player, LaLigaTV |
United States | fuboTV, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, ESPN App |
Canada | TSN+ |
Real Sociedad team news
Mikel Oyarzabal picked up what looked a nasty injury with Spain on international duty but reports coming out of Spain have suggested that the winger may be fit in some capacity for Madrid's visit.
That would be encouraging news for Real Sociedad given they are without Brais Mendez, Hamari Traore, Aritz Elustondo and Arsen Zakharyan at present.
Alvaro Odriozola is a doubt against his former employers but Ander Barrenetxea is likely to feature.
Real Sociedad predicted lineup vs Real Madrid
Real Sociedad predicted lineup vs Real Madrid (4-4-2): Remiro; Munoz, Zubeldia, Pacheco, Aramburu; Kubo, Zubimendi, Turrientes, Barrenetxea; Becker, Sadiq.
Real Madrid team news
Carlo Ancelotti has some difficult decisions to make ahead of Saturday's match with a host of injury issues suffered over the international period.
Eder Militao is a doubt for the clash with a knee issue and both Ferland Mendy and Aurelien Tchouameni pulled out of the France squad with concerns. The French duo face late fitness tests to determine their availability but Mendy is expected to be involved.
Elsewhere, Dani Ceballos, Eduardo Camavinga and David Alaba are all sidelined at present, but Jude Bellingham could make his return in San Sebastian at the weekend having been absent since the opening league match of the season.
Real Madrid predicted lineup vs Real Sociedad
Real Madrid predicted lineup vs Real Sociedad (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Carvajal, Rudiger, Militao, Mendy; Valverde, Modric; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappe.
Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid score prediction
Both sides have a handful of injuries heading into Saturday's encounter but Madrid's deeper and more talented squad should have the capacity to deal with fitness concerns better. With Bellingham in line to return, that menacing Madrid front four will be reunited.
Real Sociedad have struggled for goals in the opening weeks of the season, scoring just three in four games, and may find it difficult up against a solid and organised backline.
