This weekend in La Liga, Real Sociedad will host Real Madrid in what promises to be an exciting match as both teams arrive undefeated in their last seven outings. Under the leadership of American manager Pellegrino Matarazzo, Sociedad has secured an impressive record of four wins and three draws while Madrid boasts a seven-match winning streak.
How to watch Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad, odds
- Date: Saturday, Feb. 14
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Estadio Santiago Bernabéu – Madrid, Spain
- Live stream: ESPN+
- Odds: Real Madrid -263; Draw +425; Real Sociedad +600
The match is significant not only for the current standing, but also marks Matarazzo’s impactful turnaround since taking over the helm just before the winter break. With a record of no losses in his managerial tenure so far, the impressive rise is especially notable after the previous coach, Sergio Francisco, struggled to keep the team clear of relegation threats.
Meanwhile, the uncertainty surrounding Kylian Mbappe’s fitness, stemming from a knee injury, raises concerns for Real Madrid, as he has scored 23 goals in La Liga this season alone. The French star’s presence is crucial, not only for his goal-scoring ability but also for the pressure he can place on opposing defenses. If he is unable to play, Sociedad’s chances of victory increase significantly.
Looking ahead, Sociedad remains three points shy of a Europa Conference League place and continues to build on their success under Matarazzo, who is already making history as the first American manager in La Liga. Should this momentum continue, who knows the heights both Matarazzo and Sociedad could reach?
