Real Madrid-Real Sociedad is a match on the fifth day of La Liga and is played Sunday at 9 p.m.: formations, predictions, TV and streaming.
Real Madrid wanted to set the record straight this year. Since La Liga began, the Blancos only know how to win: no missteps in the first four days, in which Carlo Ancelotti’s men have faced opponents within reach such as Athletic Bilbao, Almeria, Celta Vigo and Getafe.
Yes, it is true, there have been no big matches yet, but last season it was just a few too many tumbles with the little ones that served the title on a silver platter to Barcelona. The fact of the matter is that Real Madrid, dragged by summer acquisition Bellingham-the former Borussia Dortmund man has so far been the best by a long shot-is the only one who can stay on a full score sheet. Ancelotti must also replicate Barcelona, which yesterday scrambled Betis 5-0 and momentarily overtook the Blancos in the standings. The Italian coach’s goal this time is to convince as well as win: Real, in fact, has not particularly shined in terms of play, but has solved matches-many of them more painful than expected-thanks to the flashes of individuals and a good dose of cynicism.
Against Getafe, for example, the three points (2-1) came by virtue of a goal scored in full recovery by the very strong English midfielder, already on his fifth goal of the season.
Kubo
The absence of Vinicius, one of the outstanding injuries in addition to goalkeeper Courtois and defender Militao, is weighing exceedingly heavily. Against Real Sociedad, one of four teams still unbeaten, Joselu and Rodrygo will lead the attack. The Basques next Tuesday will host Inter Milan in the first day of the Champions League group stage – Real Madrid, on the other hand, will welcome Union Berlin – but they won their first game only two weeks ago, thanks to a sensational 5-3 win at Granada. Previously, Imanol’s men had drawn three in a row against Girona, Celta Vigo and Las Palmas.
The prediction
A match littered with pitfalls for a Real Madrid that is re-staffed and missing some key men but at the same time continues to rack up victories. Real Sociedad could turn out to be a nasty customer and will almost certainly play it straight. It cannot be ruled out that the guests will manage to score at least one goal.
The probable lineups of Real Madrid-Real Sociedad
- REAL MADRID (4-3-1-2): Kepa; Carvajal, Alaba, Rüdiger, Fran García; Tchouaméni, Kroos, Camavinga; Bellingham; Joselu, Rodrygo.
- REAL SOCIEDAD (4-3-3): Remiro; Traoré, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Tierney; Zubimendi, Merino, Brais Méndez; Kubo, Oyarzabal, Barrenetxea.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-1
