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Real Madrid host Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday with Carlo Ancelotti’s team aiming to extend their advantage at the top of the table.
Los Blancos come into this match on the back of an unconvincing 1-0 Victory over Rayo Vallecano in which Karim Benzema scored a late Winner.
Benzema and Vinicius Junior continue to provide Real Madrid with the cutting edge they need in the final third, but concerns are growing over Ancelotti’s unwillingness to rotate his squad.
Meanwhile, Real Sociedad are hoping to build on the momentum that has seen them win their last two league games with Imanol Alguacil’s team just one point outside the top four.
Sporting News is following the match live and providing live score updates, commentary.
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Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad live score
| 1H | 2H | Final | |
| Real Madrid | – | – | – |
| Real Sociedad | – | – | – |
Goals:
(All times Eastern)
2.30pm: The Santiago Bernabeu is still a construction site as redevelopment work continues. The dressing room still looks decent, though …
🔢✅ Bernabéu dressing room – READY! ✅
⚪️ @NIVEAMEN_ES | #PreparationIsEverything pic.twitter.com/IRmO531i5b– Real Madrid CF 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) March 5, 2022
2.10pm: Real Sociedad come into this match having responded to their Europa League exit at the hands of RB Leipzig with a league win over Osasuna. Any positive result against Real Madrid would boost their hopes of finishing in the top four in the La Liga table.
2.00pm: Here’s how Real Sociedad line up in the Spanish capital …
📋 Our 𝗫𝗜 🆚 @RealMadridEN! #RealMadridRealSociedad | #AurreraReal pic.twitter.com/tPzaaIzAld
– Real Sociedad (@RealSociedadEN) March 5, 2022
1.50pm: Camavinga starts for Real Madrid in the center of midfield with Kroos missing through injury …
📋✅ Our starting 𝗫𝗜 🆚 @RealSociedadEN! #RealMadridRealSociedad pic.twitter.com/FCrkEZm08p
– Real Madrid CF 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) March 5, 2022
1:45 pm: Spanish outlet AS is labeling this match as a “Golden Opportunity” to put one hand on the La Liga Trophy if they can Survive the test from 6th place Sociedad.
🚨🗞️ | “Golden opportunity” – Real Madrid will strike the final Blow to La Liga if they will win against Sociedad today. Kroos and Valverde will not play. @diarioas pic.twitter.com/VPzkmRUgEI
– Blancos Central (@BlancosCentral) March 5, 2022
1.30pm: Good afternoon and welcome to Sporting News’ live commentary on the La Liga fixture between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad. Can Zinedine Zidane’s team take another step towards the Spanish title with a positive result?
Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad Predicted lineups
Ancelotti has so far refrained from rotating his Real Madrid team much this season. However, with the Champions League Round of 16 second leg against Paris Saint-Germain on the horizon the Italy could change his stance for this match.
Benzema and Vinicius are almost certain to lead the line for Los Blancos with Marco Asensio the best option available to Ancelotti on the right side of his attack.
📋✅ Our Squad for #RealMadridRealSociedad! pic.twitter.com/2EJWTOPMGl
– Real Madrid CF 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) March 4, 2022
Eduardo Camavinga and Fede Valverde could start in midfield, but against a high-caliber team like Real Sociedad, Ancelotti might stick with the tried-and-tested formula. Toni Kroos is injected so some forced rotation will be required.
Real Madrid Predicted starting XI (4-3-3): Courtois (GK) – Mendy, Militao, Nacho, Carvajal – Casemiro, Valverde, Modric – Vinicius, Benzema, Asensio
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After a difficult winter period, Real Sociedad look to have rediscovered their form. Imanol’s team are looking to make it three wins in a row as they revive their top-four chances.
However, injuries have been tough on La Real with Joseba Zaldua, Carlos Fernandez, Nacho Monreal, Rafinha, Ander Barrenetxea, Diego Ricoand Adnan Januzaj all expected to be sidelined for the trip to the Spanish capital.
In Alexander Isak, David Silva and Mikel Oyarzabalthough, Real Sociedad still have the quality to give Real Madrid problems on Saturday.
Real Sociedad Predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1): Remiro (GK) – Elustondo, Le Normand, Pacheco, Gorosabel – Zubimendi, Merino – Oyarzabal, Silva, Porto – Isak
How to watch Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad
- Date: Saturday, March 5
- Time: 3 pm ET
- US streaming: ESPN +
- Canada streaming: TSN.ca / TSN App
Saturday’s match from the Santiago Bernabeu will be available to be streamed in both the USA and Canada.
ESPN + will carry the match exclusively in the USA, while TSN’s streaming platforms (TSN.ca / TSN app) will show the match in Canada.
Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad betting odds
Odds courtesy of DraftKings
Real Madrid are unbeaten in their last 23 league matches at the Santiago Bernabeu and so it will be difficult for Real Sociedad to top the pace-setters on their own patch.
However, La Real have kept a clean sheet in six of their last seven league matches, a record that has given them a platform to build on in recent weeks.
Benzema remains the main danger man for Real Madrid. The Frenchman has scored in each of his last two outings and has notched 26 goals in all competitions this season.
- Moneyline: Real Madrid -190 / Draw +350 / Real Sociedad +500
- Spread: Real Madrid -1.5 (+160) / Real Sociedad -1.5 (-180)
- O / U 2.5 total goals: Over -155 / Under +125
- Both Teams To Score: Yes -140 / No +105
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