Real Madrid and Real Sociedad will continue their La Liga campaign on Saturday when both sides meet at the Anoeta Stadium this Saturday after the international break.
Softfootball reported that the first game of week four in La Liga was played on Friday, with yo-yo Sevilla facing its first home draw to Elche following a 2-2 draw at the Ramon Sanchez Stadium.
Real Madrid took to their official X handle to announce their trip to Arealto ahead of the game against Real Sociedad.
Here is the video of the trip:
✈️ ¡Nos vamos a San Sebastián!@adidasfootball | #TerraceIcons pic.twitter.com/FtQpZnQru3
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) September 12, 2025Softfootball reported that Real Madrid extended their unbeaten run with a 2-1 win over Real Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabeu on August 30th. Meanwhile, Real Sociedad suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to newly promoted Real Oviedo before the international break.
The Galácticos have been bright so far this season under their former player-turned-manager, Xabi Alonso, who has kept the club flying high again.
The Spanish coach has won all three games managed, conceding just one goal while his team has scored a total of six. As a result of Madrid’s strong performances in their opening matches, Alonso was named La Liga Coach of the Month, his first award in an official capacity in the league.
Real Madrid squad (Credit: @realmadrid).[/caption]
While the game against Real Sociedad will be Alonso’s first as a coach, he faced La Real as a player. Alonso played against Sociedad seven times, winning all those encounters and registering an assist in 2012.
With that perfect record as a player, Alonso carries a pedigree into Sunday’s clash. The head-to-head also favours Madrid; in their last 10 meetings, Los Blancos have recorded seven wins and two draws, while Sociedad managed just one victory back in 2019.
However, there might be a respite. Recall that Barcelona, who are defending champions, were forced to a 1-1 draw by Rayo Vallecano last month. Sociedad might be seeking to cause an upset as they hope for their first win of the season.
Sociedad have only gotten two draws so far this season, with a victory and anticipation for their fans. The team has also conceded four goals so far and is currently in the 16th position on the table.
Real Sociedad (Credit: @RealSociedad)[/caption]
Real Madrid still has injury concerns, with Endrick and Ferland Mendy doubtful. However, Alonso confirmed Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga are close to full recovery, having trained with the squad on Friday.
For Sociedad, head coach Sergio Francisco, who replaced Imanol Alguacil last April, hasn’t proven good results to impress the board and is under pressure after a poor start, which is compounded by a couple of injuries, like Inaki Ruperez, Orri Oskarsson, and Yangel Herrera, who have been sidelined for weeks.
Possible Starting XI Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Eder Militao, Dean Huijsen, Alvaro Carreras, Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni, Vinicius Junior, Arda Guller, Rodrygo and Kylian Mbappe.
Possible Starting XI for Real Sociedad: Alex Remiro, Jọn Aramburu, Igor Zubeldia, Duke Caleta-Car, Aihen Munor, Brais Mendez, Jon Gorrotxategi, Palo Marin, Takefusa Kubo, Mikel Oyarzabal, Ander Barrenetxea.
SoftFootball Predicted Score: Real Sociedad 0-3 Real Madrid
