"Real Madrid host Real Sociedad on Saturday night knowing victory could send them to the top of La Liga. Los Blancos sit second, one point behind leaders Barcelona, while Sociedad arrive in eighth place and are chasing the European spots. Madrid have been highly consistent domestically, collecting 18 wins from 23 league matches and winning each of their last seven in the competition."
"Real Madrid are without Eder Militao and Jude Bellingham due to hamstring injuries. Ferland Mendy, Raul Asencio and Rodrygo will be assessed, while Kylian Mbappe has been managing a knee issue but is expected to be available. Vinicius Junior returns from suspension, and Trent Alexander-Arnold could start after recently returning to action. Brahim Diaz is pushing for a place in the starting XI following an impressive substitute appearance against Valencia."
"Despite the difficult venue, the visitors arrive in excellent condition. Real Sociedad are unbeaten in 11 matches in all competitions, winning eight of them, a run that has lifted them back into contention for a European finish. They come into the match after a 1-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final, and they have also won four of their last five La Liga fixtures, including a 3-1 success against Elche."
Real Madrid sit second, one point behind Barcelona, with 18 wins from 23 league matches and seven consecutive La Liga victories. Home form has yielded 30 points from 11 Bernabeu matches, while Real Sociedad have taken 11 points from 11 away fixtures. The hosts won the reverse fixture 2-1 and have remained unbeaten in the matchup since May 2023. Sociedad are unbeaten in 11 matches in all competitions, winning eight, and have risen into European contention after recent cup and league wins. Madrid face several injury doubts including Eder Militao and Jude Bellingham, while Vinicius returns from suspension.
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