LaLiga 2022-23: Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

La Real host the Los Blancos in the LaLiga

Real Sociedad are almost there in the top 4 as they are now 8 points ahead of 5th placed Villarreal in the LaLiga table with 58 points on board and having played a game more than the Yellow Submarine. An away fixture at El Sadar against Osasuna in their recent run out proved to be successful after Takefusa Kubo scored in the 90th minute to hand the side from San Sebastian a well deserved victory by 2-0. Although they have been in topsy-turvy form in the recent weeks, Imanol Alguacil's men have almost cemented their place in the race for the UEFA Champions League what turns out to be a successful campaign.

Real Madrid on the other hand might have blown past UD Almeria by 4-2 but there are concerns in the Galacticos ranks with suspensions on hand. The La Liga title race is almost but over with Barcelona still leading by 11 points with just 6 games to go in the season. Karim Benzema proved his worth yet again by scoring a hattrick in the first half as Rodrygo netted the 4th in a comfortable victory against their opponents Almeria in their recent run out in La Liga.

Kick-Off:

Tuesday, 02-05-2023, 08:00 PM (GMT)

Wednesday, 03-05-2023, 01:30 AM (IST)

Real Sociedad Form (All Competitions): W-D-W-L-W

Real Madrid Form (All Competitions): W-L-W-W-W

Player to Watch Out

Real Sociedad: Carlos Fernandez

Fernandez is an intriguing player whose style perhaps doesn’t really conform to the traditional roles and attributes that are associated with the positions he plays. He is capable of playing both as an out and out striker or in a deeper role playing off a more natural number 9 as a second striker. 

Real Madrid: Rodrygo

When a player is good, he does well in any position. That's what happens with Rodrygo, who can do everything in attack because he's a genius. He shone as a winger and starred through the middle. He's clever at finding space, is quick on the ball and is lethal in front of goal. He has 14 goals and 11 assists in all competitions this season.

Match Facts

• Real Madrid have scored a minimum of twice or more in their last nine fixtures, Ancelloti's side have been among the goals and we can expect a goal fest at The San Sebastian.

• Real Sociedad are on their way to make it to the UEFA Champions League next season after they made it to the Play-offs in the competition back in 2013-14 season.

Injury and Team News

Real Sociedad have almost the full squad their disposal for the fixture against The Los Blancos. Diego Rico, Martin Merquelanz and Umar Sadiq have been out for a while now but their absence hasn't been felt at The Anoeta lately. Barrenetxea, Mikel Merino, Mark Oyarzabal have all turned out to be fruitful and have made their presence felt in the field. The centre back pairing of Le Normand and Zubeldia has also looked promising as they have only shipped 29 goals throughout the La Liga campaign.

Real Madrid will be making the trip to The Anoeta without the guile of Vinicius Jr. and Eduardo Camavinga who are both suspended after they received yellow cards against Almeria. It is most likely that Rudiger will be starting in the defence alongside Eder Militao with David Alaba shifting to his natural left back role. Marco Asensio may get the nod ahead of Eden Hazard who hasn't been in the game lately and a fixture as daunting as this, he might not prove to be a legitimate option for Ancelotti. Luka Modric has suffered a thigh injury and his injury concern might prove fatal ahead of Real's big fixture against Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League semi final.

Head-to-head Stats

Matches – 43

Real Sociedad– 8

Draws – 9

Real Madrid– 26

Predicted Lineup

Real Sociedad Predicted lineup (4-3-3): 

Remiro; Elustondo, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Munoz; Merino. Zubilmendi, D. Silva; Barrentexea, C. Fernandez, M.Cho

Real Madrid Predicted lineup (4-3-3): 

Courtouis; L. Vasquez, Militao, Rudiger, Alaba; Ceballos, Tchouameni, Kroos; Rodrygo, Benzema, Asensio

Prediction for Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid

Real Madrid may have lost their hopes of scavenging another La Liga title but their away form has been outrageous throughout the season. Although the Anoeta might work it's voodoo on certain opponents, it is very unlikely that Alguacil's men will be shocking the Los Blancos.

Prediction: Real Sociedad 1-3 Real Madrid.

Telecast

India – Sports18

UK – ITV

US –ESPN+

Nigeria – Startimes.