La Liga may be gone, the Champions League dreams ended early, and the trophy cabinet only holds August's UEFA Super Cup, but this match still carries weight — for the legacy, the farewells, and the fans at the Bernabeu.
“This was the only way to leave for me,” Ancelotti said this week. “Not joining another club… and with the love of Real Madrid fans. I didn't and don't want to coach another club after Real Madrid. Now it will be Brazil, the World Cup… I’m excited.”
♻️Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Key Insights 📊
📊Head to head: Real Madrid (27 wins), Real Sociedad (7 wins), Draws (7)
📊Struggles on the road: Real Sociedad have won just 1 of their last 10 away La Liga matches.
📊Dominance: Real Madrid are unbeaten in 95 of their last 109 games in all competitions.
📊Defensive frailties: Sociedad have conceded in 13 straight away games across all competitions.
📊Relentless at the Bernabeu: Madrid have scored in each of their last 22 home matches in all competitions.
🤍The Final Curtain for Ancelotti, Modric, and Lucas Vazquez 🎭
The announcement of Alonso’s appointment may still be looming, but the writing’s on the wall. For Luka Modrić and Lucas Vázquez — both of whom are expected to leave at the end of the season — this could be their final home game at the Bernabeu in Madrid white.
👑Sociedad’s Season to Forget💔
For Real Sociedad, this season has dragged on to the finish line. From 6th to 11th, no Europe, and it feels like the end of a cycle. Martin Zubimendi, their midfield maestro, is also expected to join Arsenal after the season.
They beat Girona 3-2 last time out — their first win since April — but they’ve lost three in a row to Madrid, including a tame 2-0 in the first leg.
🤕Team News 💪
Sociedad welcomes back Aihen Munoz from suspension, but Nayef Aguerd, Sheraldo Becker, and Orri Oskarsson are doubts. Zubimendi is expected to make his final appearance before a summer move to Arsenal, while Oyarzabal should lead the line.
👤Predicted Lineups 👥
Real Madrid (4-4-2)⚪️⚪️: Courtois, Vazquez, Asensio, Tchouameni, Fran Garcia, Guler, Valverde, Modric, Ceballos; Endrick, Mbappe
Real Sociedad (4-2-3-1)⚪️🔵: Remiro; Traoré, Elustondo, Zubeldia, Munoz, Zubimendi, Marin, Kubo, Mendez, Barrenetxea, Oyarzabal
⚔️ What to Watch 🔥
🔹Guler Watch✨: The Turkish youngster has impressed when given chances. Could he prove himself worthy of a more prominent role under Xabi Alonso next season?
🔹Farewells👏: Modric and Vazquez could be applauded off the pitch by the Bernabéu faithful.
The curtain falls on Carlo Ancelotti’s second spell at Real Madrid. With Modric and Vazquez likely playing their final league games at the Bernabéu, this isn’t just a match — it’s a farewell.
There may be no major trophies this season, but pride, legacy, and a nod to a new era under Xabi Alonso make this final home game against Real Sociedad one to remember.
