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

Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso faces several key selection dilemmas ahead of Saturday’s La Liga showdown with Real Sociedad, as Los Blancos aim to secure a fourth consecutive victory at the start of the new season.

The Spanish giants entered the September international break on the back of a 2-1 win over Mallorca.

Madrid’s injury list remains unchanged following the two-week pause, with Jude Bellingham, Ferland Mendy, Endrick, and Eduardo Camavinga still sidelined. The positive news, however, is that no new fitness concerns have been added.

Trent Alexander-Arnold continues to battle Dani Carvajal for the right-back role, while Antonio Rüdiger and Éder Militão are competing for a spot at centre-back. In attack, Rodrygo is pushing for a recall. Even so, Alonso could ultimately stick with the same XI that began against Mallorca.

Franco Mastantuono has made a strong early impression since joining the club and is expected to feature on the right.

 Arda Güler should retain his place in midfield, while Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé are set to lead the line for the title contenders.

Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad: Predicted XI

Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois

Defense: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Éder Militão, Dean Huijsen, Álex Carreras

Midfield: Federico Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Arda Güler

Attack: Claudio Echeverri Mastantuono, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior

Real Sociedad lineup vs Real Madrid

Goalkeeper: Álex Remiro

Defense: Aihen Muñoz, Duje Ćaleta-Car, Igor Zubeldia, Jon Aramburu

Midfield: Ander Barrenetxea, Guruzeta, Pablo Marín, Takefusa Kubo

Attack: Mikel Oyarzabal, Brais Méndez