It’s the duel of the year. The one that will determine who is the best team so far in 2026. No other team has scored more points than Madrid or Real Sociedad since the bells. The only two teams that remain undefeated after 44 days of the year. The whites have won their five league games (15 points) and the San Sebastian team have four wins and two draws (14). Quite a challenge at the Bernabéu.
A challenge for which Arbeloathat the call was saved until hours before the game, has the chance of Vinicius’ return. The Brazilian missed the Mestalla match due to suspension. The first game in the League that a player who was indispensable for the new coach missed this season. Until the sanction, he had played every minute since the man from Salamanca took charge of the Madrid bench.
The return of Vinicius is not the only novelty in the eleven. The expectation was mainly directed towards the right side. And there is already a resolution: Trento, starter. It is in better shape than Carvajalalthough the captain will have minutes in the second half. The other novelty is in the center of the defense: Asencio is at the limit of the right tibia and rests. He does so, despite the fact that he will not be able to play in Lisbon due to suspension. His position will be occupied Rüdigeraccompanied by Huijsen. On the left side, racing.
The third key to the eleven is in the center of the field. There was speculation during the week about a possible return of Mastantuono to the right flank of the attack, however Arbeloa has other plans: Güler and Camavinga start this match on matchday 24. The system is maintained with four midfielders. The one from Mestalla.
Real Madrid’s eleven against Real Sociedad
Finally, the big news: Mbappé, limping with his left knee, is a substitute. The point of attack will be for gonzalo. Who tends to roar when he plays without Kylian. In this way, the alignment of Real Madrid against Real Sociedad is: Courtois Trent, Rüdiger, Huijsen, Carreras; Tchouameni, Valverde, Camavinga; Güler, Gonzalo and Vinicius.
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