Real Madrid travel to the Reale Arena on Saturday looking for a fourth straight La Liga win to keep their perfect start alive. Los Blancos sit top of the table with 9 points from 3 games, while Real Sociedad are down in 16th with only two points so far.
For La Real, it’s been a tough opening. After last season’s disappointing 11th-place finish, their lowest since 2018, they’ve drawn twice and lost once this season. The pressure is on Sergio Francisco’s men to prove they can compete with Spain’s best again.
Madrid, meanwhile, have been spectacular. Alonso’s side have scored 6 and conceded just once in 3 wins, with Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe carrying the attacking load. Victory here would stretch their lead over Barcelona and send a message before their Champions League opener against Marseille.Recent history favors Real Madrid too. They are unbeaten against Sociedad in La Liga since 2023, and last season won both meetings 2-0. But in front of their home crowd, La Real will hope that Take Kubo and Mikel Oyarzabal can inspire an upset.
Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid: Key Stats
Head-to-head: Real Sociedad 7 wins, Real Madrid 28 wins, 7 draws
Real Sociedad have just 1 win in their last 11 league games
Real Madrid undefeated at HT in last 16 away trips to Sociedad
Madrid are unbeaten in 35 of their last 41 La Liga matches
Sociedad average 2.00 goals scored at home in La Liga
- Madrid have scored in 19 straight league games
What to Expect From Both Teams
Real Sociedad;
Without Yangel Herrera until October and with Orri Oskarsson a doubt, Sociedad looks light in midfield. Kubo remains their most dangerous outlet from the right, while captain Oyarzabal will lead the line after Spain duty. At home they usually score, but their defense, conceding 2.00 goals per home game on average, is shaky against elite sides.
Real Madrid;
Madrid’s clean sheets against Sociedad (3 in a row) show their control in this fixture. Alonso is expected to stick with the side that beat Mallorca, meaning Mastantuono could keep Rodrygo out again. Mbappe and Vinicius will spearhead the attack, with Tchouameni and Valverde anchoring midfield. The only absentees are Bellingham, Camavinga, Endrick, and Mendy.
Predicted Lineups
Real Sociedad (4-5-1)🔵: Remiro; Aramburu, Zubeldia, Caleta-Car, Munoz; Kubo, Mendez, Gorrotxategi, Marin, Barrenetxea; Oyarzabal
Real Madrid (4-3-3)⚪: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouaméni, Guler; Mastantuono, Mbappé, Vinícius
Players and Matchups to Watch
🔹 Mikel Oyarzabal: Captain and scorer, shoulders the home team’s hopes.
🔹 Kylian Mbappé: Madrid’s star signing — already leading the line with goals.
🔹 Vinícius Junior: Explosive on the left, Sociedad must find a way to contain him.
🔹 Arda Guler: Set to start in midfield, his creativity could unlock Sociedad’s defense.
Odds Market on MSport
💵 Real Madrid to win: 1.62
💵 Draw: 4.37
💵 Over 2.5 Goals: 2.08
💵 Mbappe Anytime Goalscorer: 1.85
Sociedad’s home crowd and attacking talent make them dangerous, but Madrid’s form, defensive record, and firepower up front tilt this clash heavily in Los Blancos’ favor. If Mbappe and Vinicius click, it could be another routine night for Alonso’s men. For Sociedad, Kubo and Oyarzabal must rise to the occasion if they want to shock the leaders.
