Sociedad vs Real Madrid match review, 9:15 p.m. September 13: Overcoming Reale Arena

VHO - Commentary on the match Sociedad vs Real Madrid, round 4 La Liga, the home team's declining form may make it difficult for them to create a surprise against a very strong opponent.

Sociedad vs Real Madrid form

Last season marked a setback for Sociedad. For the first time since the 2017/18 season, the Basque team fell out of the top 10 of La Liga. Finishing 11th meant the Reale Arena team missed out on European competition for the first time in five consecutive seasons.

The situation after the starting line this season has not improved much. After 3 rounds, the team under the direction of coach Sergio Francisco has only earned 2 points from 2 draws and 1 loss.

It is worth mentioning that Sociedad lost points even though they only had to face opponents that were rated lower than them such as Valencia, Espanyol or Real Oviedo. In particular, the 0-1 defeat at the hands of rookie Oviedo in the last round caused Oyarzabal and his teammates to receive a lot of criticism from fans.

Holding the home field advantage in this round, the challenge for Sociedad is even greater than the previous 3 matches. Simply because this weekend's opponent for coach Francisco and his team will be the top team Real Madrid.

Despite not having delivered truly convincing performances from the starting line, Real Madrid still clearly showed the mettle of the top candidate for the championship. Combined with the determination to take back the throne from arch-rival Barcelona, ​​Los Blancos will become even more fearsome in La Liga 2025/26.

New coach Xabi Alonso himself is also eager to affirm his worth. What would be more wonderful for the Spanish strategist if he could bring home at least one noble title in the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in his first season in the hot seat.

Real Madrid are likely to extend their winning streak.

If Real Madrid beat Sociedad, they will temporarily increase the gap with rivals Barcelona to 5 points. The home team rarely poses a big challenge for the White Vultures. Since May 2019, Real has not known defeat when facing their Basque rivals.

In total, 183 times they have met Sociedad in the past, Real Madrid have won 102 matches, including a 2-0 victory at the Reale Arena exactly 1 year ago. The duo of Vinicius Jnr and Kylian Mbappe took turns "firing" to bring home all 3 points that day.

In the middle of next week, Real Madrid will host Marseille in the opening match of the Champions League qualifying round. The opponent from France is not too big an obstacle for coach Alonso and his team. Therefore, the Royal team can comfortably deploy the strongest force in the visit to the Basque country.

Sociedad vs Real Madrid squad information

Sociedad: New signing Yangel Herrera is yet to play due to injury. Orri Oskarsson's participation is also unclear.

Real Madrid: Jude Bellingham, Ferland Mendy, Eduardo Camavinga and Endrick are still injured.

Expected lineup Sociedad vs Real Madrid

Sociedad: Remiro; Aramburu, Zubeldia, Caleta-Car, Munoz; Kubo, Mendez, Gorrotxategi, Marin, Barrenetxea; Oyarzabal

Real Madrid: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouameni, Guler; Mastantuono, Mbappe, Vinicius

Prediction: 1-2

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