LaLiga 25/26: Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid Match Preview & Confirmed Lineups

LaLiga 25/26: Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid Match Preview & Confirmed Lineups

Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid Match Live

🏟 Match Preview

Real Madrid:

They’ve started the season strongly, winning all three opening LaLiga matches.
Key absentees/injuries:
- Antonio Rüdiger is out with a thigh injury, expected to miss several weeks.
- Jude Bellingham still recovering; not expected to be involved immediately.
- Eduardo Camavinga is returning to squad fitness after missing earlier games.
The manager, Xabi Alonso, might rotate the squad especially after the international break, but his options remain strong.
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Real Sociedad:

They’ve had a tougher start, with few goals scored so far.
Injuries / missing players:
- Orri Óskarsson is out with a thigh injury.
- Yangel Herrera is ruled out with a hamstring injury.
- Some other squad members are doubtful or missing.

Based on reports, here are the most likely starting XIs:

Team	Formation	Starting XI
Real Sociedad	4-2-3-1	GK: Álex Remiro Defenders: Jon Aramburu, Igor Zubeldia, Robin le Normand (or Duje Ćaleta-Car), Aihen Muñoz Midfield: Beñat Turrientes, Pablo Marín Attacking Midfield / Wingers: Takefusa Kubo, Ander Barrenetxea, Brais Méndez (or similar) Striker: Mikel Oyarzabal Khel
Real Madrid	4-3-3	GK: Thibaut Courtois Defenders: Alexander-Arnold, Éder Militão, Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras Midfield: Federico Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Arda Güler Front Three: Franco Mastantuono (or a rotated winger), Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior

Predicted result: Real Madrid to win, likely by a margin of 2-0 or 2-1.
What could decide it:
1. Defensive stability for Madrid despite Rüdiger’s absence — how Huijsen and Militão perform.
2. Sociedad’s striking options being limited (with Óskarsson out) — whether Oyarzabal can carry the line.
3. Madrid’s rotation — if Alonso rests some players, there may be vulnerabilities to exploit.
4. Home advantage for Sociedad, though Madrid seem in good form and confidence.