Real Madrid v Real Sociedad

Two inform sides clash in Madrid, the home side will go top with a win. Can they do it or will Sociedad burst the bubble?

Real Madrid v Real Sociedad – Bernabeu 21:00 CET

Team News:

Eder Militao, Rodrygo and Jude Bellingham are out here. Good news is that Vini Jr returns from suspension. Kylian Mbappe is a doubt after soreness to the knee but is expected to be available still.

Real Sociedad have Brais Mendez suspended. Injured are Susic, Barrenetxea, Kubo and Marrero. Arsen Zakharyan is likely to be fit enough for the bench.

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Formations:

Real Madrid have alternated between 4-3-3 and 4-4-2 under Arbeloa in recent weeks. With Bellingham and Rodrygo out they should not be hindered too much as Valverde has moved back into midfield and Vini is back.

4-4-2 for Real Sociedad of late and formation they used in the win over Barcelona. Expect them to use the same blueprint for this game.

Statistics:

Referee: Francisco Hernandez Maeso (Average cards 4.81 Yellow 0.10 Red)

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Match Preview:

Real Madrid come into this match in outstanding form, having won their last seven La Liga games and closing the gap to Barcelona to just one point. They’ll also be mindful of Tuesday’s Champions League play‑off away to Benfica. Real Sociedad arrive in the capital full of confidence as well, unbeaten in their last eleven outings with seven victories and four draws. That impressive run includes a 2–1 win over Barcelona, underlining their quality.

Betting Preview:

It’s a challenging matchup for Madrid against an in‑form Sociedad side. With a trip to Benfica coming up in midweek, the hosts will want to secure the win while avoiding any new injuries. Mbappé remains a slight doubt, and if he misses out, the odds will likely shift. Backing a Real Madrid win to nil still offers strong value.