Real Madrid are back in La Liga action this weekend against Real Sociedad following the recent international break.
Los Blancos stand on top of the league table heading into this matchday, with nine points accrued from three games.
Madrid will now make the trip to Reale Arena to face La Real just three days before they begin their UEFA Champions League campaign.
Sociedad, meanwhile, will be looking to secure their first victory of the season, after suffering one defeat and playing out two draws. They sit 16th in the top flight heading into the game.
Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid lineups: Predicted starting XI, team news, injury latest
Real Sociedad have no outstanding injuries or suspensions, meaning Sergio Francisco should have a strong squad at his disposal.
Takefusa Kubo has shaken off an ankle knock and should start against his old club, although the coach said he would need to assess the fitness levels of his returning internationals prior to the game.
Real Sociedad predicted starting XI (4-5-1, right to left): Remiro (GK) — Aramburu, Zubeldia, Caleta-Car, Munoz — Kubo, Mendez, Gorrotxategi, Marin, Barrenetxea — Oyarzabal
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Real Madrid have a handful of players sidelined with injuries. Endrick has been facing some thigh problems since last month, and while reports have suggested that the Brazilian is nearing a recovery, it remains to be seen if he features in Los Blancos’ next game.
Jude Bellingham has been sidelined with a shoulder injury, but the midfielder is making good progress in his recovery and could return as soon as this month, although he will not play on Saturday. Eduardo Camavinga is still out with =an ankle injury, while Ferland Mendy has been dealing with thigh problems.
Head coach Xabi Alonso will need to balance the demands of this game and their opening UEFA Champions League match next week against Marseille, so he could make a few rotations. That could allow Trent Alexander-Arnold a chance to stake a claim for his place after falling behind Dani Carvajal in the pecking order.
Real Madrid predicted starting XI (4-3-3, right to left): Courtois (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras — Valverde, Tchouameni, Guler — Mastantuono, Mbappe, Vinicius
Injured: Endrick (thigh, doubt), Bellingham (shoulder), Camavinga (ankle), Mendy (thigh)
Suspended: None
Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid match details
- Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
- Kickoff time: 4:15 p.m. local / 10:15 a.m. ET / 7:15 a.m. PT / 12:15 a.m. AEST (Sep. 14)
- Location: Reale Arena, San Sebastian (Spain)
- Competition: La Liga
- Referee: Jesus Gil Manzano
- VAR: Jorge Figueroa Vazquez
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