Real Madrid will look to make it two wins in a row as they travel to Real Sociedad for their next La Liga fixture on Saturday.
Star striker Kylian Mbappe stole the headlines as Real Madrid defeated Real Betis 2-0 in their last league outing. The Frenchman's brace helped Los Blancos capture all three points.
Real Sociedad come into this match on the back of a goalless draw against Getafe in their last La Liga game. The result meant Sociedad have only won one game in their opening four fixtures of this campaign.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this La Liga match in the U.S.:
TV channel: ESPN Deportes
Live stream: Fubo, ESPN+, ESPN App
This game is available for live TV broadcast on ESPN Deportes in Spanish. Streaming options are available on Fubo, ESPN+ and ESPN App.
Fans can stream the game live online with Fubo, which is offering a seven-day FREE trial to new subscribers.
What time does Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid kick off?
This La Liga clash takes place at Reale Arena in San Sebastian, Spain and kicks off on Saturday, September 14 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Sep. 14 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Sep. 14 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Sep. 14 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Sep. 14 | 12:00 p.m. |
Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid lineups, team news
Eder Militao returned to training at an optimum time following an injury scare. With David Alaba and Ferland Mendy also sidelined and both Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga missing from midfield, Militao's partnership with Antonio Rudiger should bring some important stability. Fran Garcia will likely start at left-back.
Ancelotti could switch to a 4-2-3-1 given Tchouameni and Camavinga are out. That would see Luka Modric partner Federico Valverde in the middle, with Brahim Diaz starting as a No. 10 in the continued absence of Jude Bellingham.
Real Madrid predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Courtois (GK) — Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Garcia — Valverde, Modric — Rodrygo, Brahim Diaz, Vinicius — Mbappe
Injured: David Alaba, Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Ceballos, Aurelien Tchouameni, Ferland Mendy, Jesus Vallejo
Suspended: None
Mikel Oyarzabal made a surprise return to training this week after suffering a serious ankle sprain on Spain duty. There is a chance the forward could be in the matchday squad for Saturday's game.
Hamari Traore and Brais Mendez are expected to miss out, so Oyarzabal's return would be welcome for a team that managed just one shot against Getafe in their 0-0 draw prior to the international break.
Arsen Zakharyan, Alvaro Odriozola, and Aritz Elustondo are also doubts.
Real Sociedad predicted XI (4-4-1-1, right to left): Remiro (GK) — Munoz, Zubeldia, Pacheco, Aramburu — Kubo, Zubimendi, Turrientes, Gomez — Barrenetxea — Umar
Injured: Arsen Zakharyan, Alvaro Odriozola, Aritz Elustondo, Mikel Oyarzabal (doubt), Hamari Traore, Brais Mendez
Suspended: None
Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid Prediction
Real Madrid come into this game with a slight psychological edge having defeated Real Sociedad in three of their last five La Liga meetings.
While they haven't began the season at their absolute best, Real Madrid will still be favourites to win this game. Real Sociedad have started this season slow and Madrid's talented squad may be too much for them to handle.
- Prediction: Real Sociedad 0-2 Real Madrid
La Liga fixture schedule this week
Friday, September 13
- Real Betis vs. Leganes (3:00 p.m. ET)
Saturday, September 14
- Real Mallorca vs. Villarreal (8:00 a.m. ET)
- Espanyol vs. Alaves (10:15 a.m. ET)
- Sevilla vs. Getafe (12:30 p.m. ET)
- Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid (3:00 p.m. ET)
Sunday, September 15
- Celta Vigo vs. Real Valladolid (8:00 a.m. ET)
- Girona vs. Barcelona (10:15 a.m. ET)
- Las Palmas vs. Athletic Bilbao (12:30 p.m. ET)
- Atlético Madrid vs. Valencia (3:00 p.m. ET)
Monday, September 16
- Rayo Vallecano vs. Osasuna (3:00 p.m. ET)
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