Real Madrid look for three points at home against Real Sociedad
Kick-off : 8:45 PM (Local)
Venue : Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid
Real Madrid are currently fourth in the table after 21 games with just 39 points. They trail table toppers and rivals Barcelona by 19 points although with a game in hand. The only way is up from here for them.
Real Madrid drew with Levante last weekend and will be a bit disappointed. But they will need to lift themselves up ahead of Real Sociedad game.
On the other hand, Real Sociedad are fourteenth in the table after 22 games with 26 points. They know they need to keep winning games to stay out of danger.
Real Sociedad defeated Deportivo comprehensively last weekend and will be in a positive frame of mind. Although Real Madrid will be a sterner test away.
So far Real Madrid and Real Sociedad have played each other 44 times. Out of that Real Madrid have won on 26 occasions while Real Sociedad have won 9 times, nine other games have been a draw.
All in all it should be a good game on Saturday as both teams will give their all.
Team news and possible line-ups
David Concha, David Zurutuza and Ruben Pardo will not be available for Real Sociedad as due to injuries.
As for Real Madrid, Jesus Vallejo and Dani Ceballlos will not be available as due to injuries.
Real Sociedad XI : Rulli, Odriozola, Elustondo, Raul Navas, De La Bella, Prieto, Zubeldia, Illarramendi, Oyarzabal, Juanmi, Jose.
Real Madrid XI : Navas, Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Theo, Modric, Casemiro, Kovacic, Isco, Ronaldo, Benzema.
Prediction
Although it’s not a given that Real Madrid will in on Saturday night, they certainly are the favorites. I expect them to get the job done and earn three points.
