The International break has come to an end and Real Madrid is set to clash with Real Sociedad this Saturday. They prepare to resume competition, coinciding with their re-entry into Champions League action next week against Olympique Marseille at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. Currently leading La Liga with nine points from three matches, alongside Athletic Club, Madrid has shown defensive prowess by conceding only one goal so far.
With the match against Real Sociedad serving as a significant marker for the team’s readiness ahead of European matches, all eyes are also on Franco Mastantuono. The young talent, who transferred from River Plate for around $40 million, wore the number ten jersey for the Argentine national team during the International break—a number often associated with Lionel Messi. Expectations are mounting for Mastantuono, mirroring the rise of Lamine Yamal at Barcelona. Although he will likely appear in the latter stages of the game, he is still adjusting to life in Spain and aiming to prove his worth on a competitive scale.
Match Details:
- Date: Saturday, Sep. 13 | Time: 10:15 a.m. ET
- Location: Estadio Municipal de Anoeta – San Sebastian, Spain
- Live stream: ESPN+
Odds:
- Real Sociedad +419; Draw +318; Real Madrid -164
Expected Lineups:
Real Sociedad XI:
Alex Remiro; Jon Aramburu, Igor Zubeldia, Duje Caleta-Car, Aihen Munoz; Takefusa Kubo, Pablo Marin, Jon Gorrotxategi, Ander Barrenetxea; Mikel Oyarzabal, Brais Mendez.
Real Madrid XI:
Thibaut Courtois; Daniel Carvajal, Eder Militao, Dean Huijsen, Alvaro Carreras; Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni, Arda Guler; Brahim Diaz, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior.
