Real Madrid and Real Sociedad are set to clash in a mouth-watering La Liga encounter on Sunday, with both teams unbeaten so far this season.
Real Madrid are the clear favorites to win the title this season, but Real Sociedad are a team on the rise, and they will be looking to cause an upset at the Bernabeu.
The match is also important for both teams ahead of their Champions League campaigns, and it is sure to be a close and exciting contest.
One of the key factors in the match will be the battle between Jude Bellingham and Mikel Oyarzabal. Bellingham has been in sensational form for Real Madrid this season, scoring five goals in his first four appearances. Oyarzabal is the captain and talisman of Real Sociedad, and he is always a danger in front of goal.
Another key battle will be in midfield. Real Madrid have a world-class midfield trio in Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Casemiro, but Real Sociedad also have a strong midfield with David Silva, Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi.
The match is also likely to be a tactical battle between Carlo Ancelotti and Imanol Alguacil. Ancelotti is one of the most experienced managers in the world, while Alguacil is a young and up-and-coming manager.
Overall, the match between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad is shaping up to be a must-watch for any football fan.
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The match between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad will be streamed live on Viaplay in the UK.
Match Preview
Real Madrid will be bidding to make it five wins from their opening five matches of the 2023-24 La Liga campaign when they welcome Real Sociedad to Bernabeu on Sunday night.
Carlo Ancelotti's side are top of the pile with 12 points, while Real Sociedad - also unbeaten this term - are eighth, boasting six points from their opening four matches of the campaign.
Real Madrid have not exactly been playing Champagne Football in the early stages of the season, but they have been very effective, picking up four straight wins over Athletic Bilbao, Almeria, Celta Vigo and Getafe to sit at the top of the table, two points clear of second-placed Girona.
Jude Bellingham has been the star of the show thus far, coming up with five goals in his first four appearances, including a late, late winner against Getafe before the international break.
Real Sociedad are unbeaten this season, picking up six points from their four matches, which has left them in eighth position in the table heading into the next set of fixtures.
Team News
Real Madrid have been hit with injuries to some key players early this season, with Eder Militao, Thibaut Courtois, Arda Guler and Vinicius Junior currently on the sidelines.
Ferland Mendy and Dani Ceballos have also both been out in the opening weeks of the campaign, but the pair are now back in full training.
There are not expected to be any major surprises in the home side's XI here, as Vinicius's recent issue has opened the door for Joselu to feature alongside Rodrygo in a front two.
Bellingham will again play ahead of the midfield, which is unlikely to include either Luka Modric or Toni Kroos, while Fran Garcia is set to be given another start at left-back.
Real Sociedad, meanwhile, will be missing Martin Merquelanz and Andre Silva for the contest with Ancelotti's side in the Spanish capital.
Umar Sadiq is expected to shake off a knock to make himself available, but Mikel Oyarzabal could operate as the centre-forward, which was the case against Granada last time out.
Head coach Alguacil may decide to select the same XI from the team's match before the international break, with Takefusa Kubo, who netted a brace against Granada, set to face his former club.
Real Madrid possible starting lineup:
Kepa; Carvajal, Rudiger, Alaba, Garcia; Valverde, Tchouameni, Camavinga; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Joselu
Real Sociedad possible starting lineup:
Remiro; Traore, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Tierney; Mendez, Zubimendi, Merino; Kubo, Oyarzabal, Barrenetxea