Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid 2023/24: Team news, predicted line-ups & kick off time
Real Madrid will seek to extend their lead at the top of LaLiga to 14 points as they continue their domestic campaign away to Real Sociedad on Friday night.
Carlo Ancelotti’s team currently hold a commanding position at the top, with an 11-point advantage over second-placed Barcelona with six games remaining. Ancelotti is expected to rotate his team ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final clash against Bayern Munich.
Meanwhile, Real Sociedad sit in sixth place, three points ahead of seventh-placed Real Betis in the race for Europa League qualification.
Here’s everything you need to know about the clash.
Team news
Carlo Ancelotti will be without the services of Thibaut Courtois and David Alaba who are still working on their recoveries. Ferland Mendy has a slight knock and will also not be available.
Jude Bellingham is another absentee for Real Madrid. The Englishman contracted gastroenteritis and will not be available for selection.
As for Real Sociedad, Brais Mendez and Hamari Traore will both miss the game due to injury problems.
📋 Squad list for Friday’s match against Real Sociedad.
❌ Players NOT available for selection:
◉ Due to injury: Courtois, Alaba & Mendy.
◉ Due to illness: Bellingham. pic.twitter.com/N6QFcI1vOe— Real Madrid News (@onlyrmcfnews) April 25, 2024
Predicted line-ups
Real Madrid (4-3-1-2):
Kepa
Carvajal — Nacho — Militão — F. Garcia
Modric — Tchouaméni — Camavinga
Brahim
Joselu — Vinicius
Real Sociedad (4-3-3):
Remiro
Odriozola — Le Normand — Zubeldia — Galan
Benat — Zubimendi — Merino
Kubo — Oyarzabal — Barrenetxea
Head-to-head results (Last Five Games)
Real Sociedad: 1 Win
Draws: 1
Real Madrid: 3 Wins
Last meeting: Real Madrid 2-1 Real Sociedad.
Kick-off time
Real Madrid face Real Sociedad at the Anoeta on Friday with kick-off scheduled at 21:00 CET.
