"Starting with the hosts, enduring what was a real struggle last season as they eventually had to settle for a bottom-half finish among Spain's elite, Real Sociedad were desperate to dust themselves down and mount a genuine European charge this time around. However, despite only appointing new boss Sergio Francisco over the summer, the 46-year-old already finds some serious pressure mounting on his shoulders."
"Last seen prior to September's international break as they slumped to a worrying 1-0 loss away at La Liga returners Real Oviedo, the Basque-based outfit have failed to win any of their first three top-flight appearances. Hit with a routine 2-0 defeat when they last met Los Blancos back on May 24th, Sociedad couldn't have asked for a tougher challenge this weekend."
Real Madrid travel to the Basque Country to face Real Sociedad, seeking to extend a 100% start to the season. Real Sociedad endured a difficult previous campaign and appointed Sergio Francisco, who already faces pressure after failing to win any of their first three La Liga matches and losing 1-0 to Real Oviedo before the international break. Sociedad lost 2-0 to Real Madrid on May 24 and will find the upcoming match a tough test. Inaki Ruperez remains sidelined with a long-term knee injury, Carlos Soler should debut after joining from PSG, Mikel Oyarzabal will lead the attack, and Dude Caleta-Car has joined on loan to start in defence. Real Madrid have begun a new era under Xabi Alonso and entered the international break on a winning run.
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