Real Madrid will look to win their second La Liga game in a row when they take on 12th-placed Real Sociedad on Saturday.
Kylian Mbappe netted his first goals for Real Madrid in the league as she scored a brace in their 2-0 victory over Real Betis in their previous league match.
Real Sociedad on the other hand were held to a goalless draw by 16th-placed Getafe, which meant they have only one win out of the opening four games of this campaign.
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The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this La Liga match in India:
TV channel: —
Live stream: GXR World
This game is unfortunately not available for live TV broadcast. Streaming options are available on GXR World.
What time does Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid kick off in India?
This La Liga clash takes place at Reale Arena in San Sebastian, Spain and kicks off on Saturday, September 14 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates to India:
| Date | Sun, Sep. 15 |
| Kick-off time | 12:30 a.m. IST |
| Venue | Reale Arena |
| Location | San Sebastian, Spain |
Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid lineups, team news
Eder Militao returned to training at an optimum time following an injury scare. With David Alaba and Ferland Mendy also sidelined and both Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga missing from midfield, Militao's partnership with Antonio Rudiger should bring some important stability. Fran Garcia will likely start at left-back.
Ancelotti could switch to a 4-2-3-1 given Tchouameni and Camavinga are out. That would see Luka Modric partner Federico Valverde in the middle, with Brahim Diaz starting as a No. 10 in the continued absence of Jude Bellingham.
Real Madrid predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Courtois (GK) — Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Garcia — Valverde, Modric — Rodrygo, Brahim Diaz, Vinicius — Mbappe
Injured: David Alaba, Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Ceballos, Aurelien Tchouameni, Ferland Mendy, Jesus Vallejo
Suspended: None
Mikel Oyarzabal made a surprise return to training this week after suffering a serious ankle sprain on Spain duty. There is a chance the forward could be in the matchday squad for Saturday's game.
Hamari Traore and Brais Mendez are expected to miss out, so Oyarzabal's return would be welcome for a team that managed just one shot against Getafe in their 0-0 draw prior to the international break.
Arsen Zakharyan, Alvaro Odriozola, and Aritz Elustondo are also doubts.
Real Sociedad predicted XI (4-4-1-1, right to left): Remiro (GK) — Munoz, Zubeldia, Pacheco, Aramburu — Kubo, Zubimendi, Turrientes, Gomez — Barrenetxea — Umar
Injured: Arsen Zakharyan, Alvaro Odriozola, Aritz Elustondo, Mikel Oyarzabal (doubt), Hamari Traore, Brais Mendez
Suspended: None
Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid Prediction
Real Madrid come into this game with a slight psychological edge having defeated Real Sociedad in three of their last five La Liga meetings.
While they haven't began the season at their absolute best, Real Madrid will still be favourites to win this game. Real Sociedad have started this season slow and Madrid's talented squad may be too much for them to handle.
- Prediction: Real Sociedad 0-2 Real Madrid
La Liga fixture schedule this week
Saturday, September 14
- Real Betis vs. Leganes (12:30 a.m. IST)
- Real Mallorca vs. Villarreal (5:30 p.m. IST)
- Espanyol vs. Alaves (7:45 p.m. IST)
- Sevilla vs. Getafe (10:00 p.m. IST)
Sunday, September 15
- Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid (12:30 a.m. IST)
- Celta Vigo vs. Real Valladolid (5:30 p.m. IST)
- Girona vs. Barcelona (7:45 p.m. IST)
- Las Palmas vs. Athletic Bilbao (10:00 p.m. IST)
Monday, September 16
- Atlético Madrid vs. Valencia (12:30 a.m. IST)
Tuesday, September 17
- Rayo Vallecano vs. Osasuna (12:30 a.m. IST)