Rabat – Real Madrid face Real Sociedad tonight at the Santiago Bernabeu in La Liga. Both teams come into the match with strong domestic form.
Madrid start the evening in second place with 57 points, just one behind leaders Barcelona with 58. A win would keep the pressure on their rivals at the top.
Real Sociedad sit eighth with 31 points. They have improved their results since mid-December and are now pushing toward the European spots.
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Match Details:
- Fixture: Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad
- Competition: La Liga (Matchday 24)
- Venue: Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid (Saturday)
- Kick-off: 9 p.m
- How to watch: beIN SPORTS (MENA), DAZN LaLiga (Spain), ESPN Deportes, ESPN+ (USA)
Real Madrid Team News
Injuries and Suspensions: Real Madrid still have absences. Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, and Eder Militao remain sidelined. The main positive is that Kylian Mbappé is fit and available, confirmed by coach Alvaro Arbeloa.
Returns and Doubts: Kylian Mbappe had a minor knee issue this week but is expected to start tonight. Dani Carvajal is also likely to return to the starting lineup, giving Madrid more stability at the back.
Vinicius Jr. is available again after serving his suspension and should add pace and creativity in attack.
Recent Form and Situation:
Madrid are chasing Barcelona at the top of La Liga, sitting just one point behind. With a Champions League trip to Benfica coming soon, rotation could be considered, but the priority tonight is securing league points.
Key Players:
Mbappe is Madrid’s main threat up front and currently leads La Liga with 23 goals. Vinícius Jr. adds pace and creativity, especially on the counterattack. Together, they give Madrid options to break quickly and exploit the space behind Real Sociedad’s fullbacks.
Real Madrid Likely XI:
Courtois; Carvajal, Asensio, Huijsen, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Güler, Camavinga; Mastantuono, Mbappe, Vinicius.
Real Sociedad Team News
Injuries and Suspensions:
Real Sociedad arrive with good momentum but some fatigue after a demanding midweek Copa del Rey semi-final.
Recent Form and Situation:
They are unbeaten in a long run under their coach and confidence is high after the 1-0 win over Athletic Club in the first leg of the cup semi-final. In La Liga, Sociedad sit eighth with 31 points and are pushing hard for European qualification.
Key Players:
Mikel Oyarzabal remains the main attacking reference, leading the line with consistency. In midfield, Benat Turrientes and Yangel Herrera have been key, giving the team control and balance during their recent strong performances.
Real Sociedad Likely XI:
Remiro; Aramburu, Jon Martín, Zubeldia, Sergio Gómez; Turrientes, Yangel; Marín, Soler, Guedes; Oyarzabal.
What to Expect
Real Madrid are the favorites at home, but this will not be an easy night at the Bernabeu. Real Sociedad come in organized and confident after their cup win, and they are likely to defend compactly before breaking forward quickly into the spaces Madrid leave when pushing numbers up.
For Madrid, the plan is straightforward: start fast, control the midfield, and prevent Sociedad from settling into their rhythm. With the title race so tight, anything less than three points would give Barcelona extra breathing room at the top.
Safe Bets
- Real Madrid to win: Home advantage and title pressure make them favorites.
- Over 2.5 goals: Madrid’s attacking quality can open the game if they score early.
- Mbappé to score: He is fit, available, and the main focal point in attack.
Prediction: Real Madrid 2-1 Real Sociedad.
