"The major news for Real Madrid is that top scorer Kylian Mbappe, who has been managing a knee issue, is on the bench. Madrid will hope Mbappe's initial absence does not hinder their attempt to keep up to speed with Barca. The feared striker has an astonishing 38 goals in 31 appearances in all competitions this season, finding the net 23 times across 22 league matches. Eder Militao and Jude Bellingham are out through hamstring injuries."
"Vinicius Junior returns from suspension and Trent Alexander-Arnold starts after recently returning to action. Brahim Diaz remains on the bench despite an impressive substitute appearance during their 2-0 win at Valencia on Sunday. Real Madrid starting XI: Thibaut Courtois, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rudiger, Dean Huijsen, Alvaro Carreras, Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni, Arda Guler, Eduardo Camavinga, Gonzalo Garcia, Vinicius Junior. Madrid substitutes: Andrii Lunin, Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, Kylian Mbappe, Raul Asencio, Dani Ceballos, Fran Garcia, Brahim Diaz, Ferland Mendy, Jorge Cestero, Franco Mastantuono, Cesar Palacios"
Real Madrid host Real Sociedad at the Estadio Bernabeu with Madrid second, one point behind Barcelona, and Sociedad eighth chasing European qualification. Madrid have collected 18 victories from 23 league matches and have won their last seven league games. Kylian Mbappe is on the bench while managing a knee issue, having scored 38 goals in 31 appearances this season, 23 in 22 league matches. Eder Militao and Jude Bellingham are sidelined with hamstring injuries. Vinicius Junior returns from suspension and Trent Alexander-Arnold starts. Real Sociedad miss Takefusa Kubo and have Brais Mendez suspended, with Mikel Oyarzabal leading their attack.
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