Preview: Real Madrid- Real Sociedad- prediction, team news, lineups

Discover Xabi Alonso’s predicted lineup for the Real Madrid– Real Sociedad clash in the 2025/26 La Liga.

Match Preview: Real Madrid- Real Sociedad

Real Madrid will look to maintain their perfect start to the 2025-26 La Liga season with a fourth consecutive victory when they visit the Reale Arena on Saturday afternoon to face Real Sociedad.

Los Blancos currently sit at the top of the La Liga table with nine points from their opening three fixtures, while Sociedad have endured a slow start, collecting just two points from the same number of matches to occupy 16th place.

Real Madrid- Sociedad
Real Madrid- Sociedad

Real Sociedad

La Real endured a disappointing campaign last season, finishing 11th — their lowest league standing since 2018 — and their early struggles this term suggest further room for improvement.

They opened with a 1-1 draw against Valencia, followed by a 2-2 stalemate with Espanyol, before suffering a 1-0 defeat to Real Oviedo before the international break.

In the transfer market, the Basque side were relatively quiet. Their most notable arrival was Yangel Herrera from Girona, while their biggest departure saw Martín Zubimendi move to Arsenal. On the positive side, key players such as Takefusa Kubo and Mikel Oyarzabal remained at the club despite speculation.

For this clash, Herrera is sidelined until October, while Orri Oskarsson is a major doubt. Manager Sergio Francisco is unlikely to spring surprises in his selection, with Oyarzabal set to lead the line and Kubo featuring on the right.

Real Madrid

Madrid, meanwhile, have been efficient rather than dazzling, securing wins over Osasuna, Real Oviedo, and Mallorca with six goals scored and just one conceded. Xabi Alonso’s side may not yet be firing on all cylinders, but grinding out results while searching for rhythm is an encouraging sign.

Victory this weekend would move Madrid five points clear of reigning champions Barcelona, who sit further down the standings. Only Real Madrid and second-placed Athletic Bilbao have maximum points so far.

Historically, Los Blancos hold the upper hand in this fixture, winning 102 of their 183 meetings with Sociedad. They completed a league double over the Basque side last season and are unbeaten in this matchup since May 2023.

Alonso has no new injury concerns, but Jude Bellingham, Ferland Mendy, Eduardo Camavinga, and Endrick remain unavailable. Franco Mastantuono is tipped to start on the right, likely keeping Rodrygo on the bench, while Trent Alexander-Arnold and Éder Militão may retain their places in defense. Up front, Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé are certain starters.

Real Madrid- Sociedad
Real Madrid- Sociedad

Predicted Lineups

Real Sociedad: Remiro; Aramburu, Zubeldia, Ćaleta-Car, Muñoz; Kubo, Méndez, Gorrotxategi, Marín, Barrenetxea; Oyarzabal

Real Madrid: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Militão, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouaméni, Güler; Mastantuono, Mbappé, Vinícius

Prediction Real Madrid- Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad 1-2 Real Madrid

Sociedad are capable of making life difficult for Madrid at home, but given their unconvincing start, we expect Los Blancos to edge a tight contest and extend their winning run.

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