Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid
La Liga this season
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| GP | P | GD | ||
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| 1 | 19 | 43 | 24 | |
| 7 | 18 | 25 | 3 |
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| Bet | Real Madrid |
| Stake | 1 unit |
| Odds | 1.91 |
| Bookmaker | betfair |
Real Madrid in search of back-to-back La Liga victories.
In a pivotal clash at Anoeta Stadium, struggling Real Sociedad aim to break their home drought and avoid a fourth consecutive defeat as they face a formidable Real Madrid side eager to extend their winning streak in the Basque region this Saturday.
Real Sociedad
The 2024-2025 La Liga season has been underwhelming for Real Sociedad, as they find themselves in the bottom half of the table with just four points from a possible twelve. A disappointing 2-1 home loss to Deportivo Alavés on matchday 3 was followed by a goalless draw against Getafe just before the international break. "It was a very, very bad game for the spectators," Imanol Alguacil told reporters.
Sociedad are currently two points worse off than they were at this stage last season. A pattern has emerged as they've failed to record wins in their first two home league games for the second consecutive season. After losing their initial two home games, Sociedad hope the return from the international break brings good tidings.
Preparing for this weekend’s encounter, they're eager to change their fortunes against a Madrid side that defeated them 2-1 at this stage last season. Sociedad have taken points from four of their last eight meetings with the visitors, a record they hope provides inspiration as they seek their first home league win this season.
However, a defeat on Saturday would result in Sociedad losing four consecutive home games for the first time since 2007, having lost the last three at the Anoeta Stadium, dating back to last season. Alguacil may opt for a 4-4-2 formation, with Umar Sadiq and Sheraldo Becker leading the attack.
Real Madrid
Meanwhile, defending champions Real Madrid are coming off a 2-0 win over Real Betis on matchday 4. This victory propelled Carlo Ancelotti’s side up to second place, four points behind table-topping Barcelona.
Vinícius Júnior displayed generosity by allowing new signing Kylian Mbappé to take the penalty after opening his La Liga account just nine minutes earlier. The French attacker converted the spot-kick confidently, ensuring a win for Los Blancos.
“We have never put pressure on Mbappé, but it is important for him to score,” Ancelotti said after the game. Real Madrid now travel to Sociedad, aiming to secure back-to-back league wins for the first time this season.
The team has a strong record in the Basque region, having won on each of their last three visits. Rodrygo, Vinícius Júnior, and Mbappé are expected to lead the attack in Ancelotti's 4-1-2-3 formation.
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