Real Madrid close out their 2024-25 LaLiga EA Sports campaign on Saturday afternoon at the Santiago Bernabéu, where the spotlight will shine on two farewells -- one for manager Carlo Ancelotti, and another for midfield legend Luka Modric.
Having secured second place in the table, Los Blancos are already looking ahead to the future, with Xabi Alonso expected to take the reins this summer. But first, there's unfinished business at home, as Ancelotti leads his side for what is likely his final league match in charge of Real Madrid, before departing to manage Brazil. The Italian's second spell has not delivered silverware beyond the UEFA Super Cup, with the club falling short in La Liga, Champions League, Copa del Rey, and Spanish Super Cup.
Saturday's fixture also marks the final Bernabéu appearance for Luka Modric, whose exit was confirmed this week. The Croatian maestro, a key figure in one of the club's most successful eras, will receive an emotional send-off from the home crowd.
Real Madrid come into this match on a two-game winning streak, having seen off Mallorca and Sevilla, and will look to finish on a high before turning attention to the Club World Cup, where they'll face Al-Hilal on June 18.
For Real Sociedad, this is the end of a disappointing campaign. Having finished sixth last season, La Real now sit 11th and are guaranteed their lowest league finish in nearly a decade. With Imanol Alguacil set to depart and several key players likely to leave -- including Martin Zubimendi -- change is on the horizon.
Although they defeated Girona last time out, Sociedad have lost their last three meetings with Madrid and have a poor away record this season. Can they spoil the Bernabéu farewells, or will it be a fitting finale for Ancelotti and Modric?
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad LIVE: Latest text updates
Match ends, Real Madrid 2, Real Sociedad 0.
Second Half ends, Real Madrid 2, Real Sociedad 0.
Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
Attempt missed. Brais Méndez (Real Sociedad) left footed shot from outside the box.
Offside, Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappé is caught offside.
Substitution, Real Madrid. Chema Andres replaces Luka Modric.
Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Jon Martín (Real Sociedad).
Substitution, Real Sociedad. Brais Méndez replaces Luka Sucic.
Goal! Real Madrid 2, Real Sociedad 0. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) left footed shot from the left side of the box.
Corner,Real Madrid. Conceded by Jon Martín.
Corner,Real Madrid. Conceded by Martín Zubimendi.
Corner,Real Madrid. Conceded by Unai Marrero.
Luka Modric (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad).
Substitution, Real Madrid. Gonzalo García replaces Lucas Vázquez.
Offside, Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappé is caught offside.
Offside, Real Sociedad. Ander Barrenetxea is caught offside.
Offside, Real Sociedad. Mikel Oyarzabal is caught offside.
Attempt blocked. Ander Barrenetxea (Real Sociedad) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jon Martín.
Substitution, Real Sociedad. Ander Barrenetxea replaces Sergio Gómez.
Substitution, Real Sociedad. Mikel Oyarzabal replaces Arkaitz Mariezkurrena.
Substitution, Real Sociedad. Martín Zubimendi replaces Beñat Turrientes.
Corner,Real Sociedad. Conceded by Federico Valverde.
Corner,Real Madrid. Conceded by Jon Martín.
Corner,Real Madrid. Conceded by Beñat Turrientes.
Attempt blocked. Fran García (Real Madrid) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jesús Vallejo.
Corner,Real Madrid. Conceded by Jon Aramburu.
Attempt saved. Arda Güler (Real Madrid) left footed shot from outside the box is saved by %oppos_player% (Real Sociedad).
Attempt saved. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved by %oppos_player% (Real Sociedad).
Foul by Fran García (Real Madrid).
Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Raúl Asencio (Real Madrid).
Substitution, Real Madrid. Jesús Vallejo replaces Aurélien Tchouaméni.
Substitution, Real Madrid. Vinícius Júnior replaces Brahim Díaz because of an injury.
Attempt missed. Jon Olasagasti (Real Sociedad) header from the centre of the box following a corner.
Corner,Real Sociedad. Conceded by Lucas Vázquez.
Attempt blocked. Arkaitz Mariezkurrena (Real Sociedad) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Attempt missed. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) left footed shot from the left side of the box.
Arda Güler (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Jon Olasagasti (Real Sociedad).
Dani Ceballos (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Arkaitz Mariezkurrena (Real Sociedad).
Second Half begins Real Madrid 1, Real Sociedad 0.
Substitution, Real Sociedad. Jon Olasagasti replaces Pablo Marín.
First Half ends, Real Madrid 1, Real Sociedad 0.
Attempt missed. Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Arda Güler with a cross following a corner.
Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
Corner,Real Madrid. Conceded by Aihen Muñoz.
Foul by Luka Modric (Real Madrid).
Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner,Real Madrid. Conceded by Jon Martín.
Attempt blocked. Luka Sucic (Real Sociedad) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Sergio Gómez.
Corner,Real Sociedad. Conceded by Fran García.
Goal! Real Madrid 1, Real Sociedad 0. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box following a set piece situation.
Penalty saved. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) right footed shot saved in the centre of the goal by Unai Marrero (Real Sociedad).
VAR Checking: Real Madrid Penalty.
Corner,Real Madrid. Conceded by Unai Marrero.
Attempt saved. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner by Unai Marrero (Real Sociedad). Assisted by Federico Valverde.
Attempt blocked. Lucas Vázquez (Real Madrid) header from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Luka Modric with a cross.
Corner,Real Madrid. Conceded by Jon Aramburu.
Attempt missed. Luka Sucic (Real Sociedad) left footed shot from the centre of the box.
Attempt blocked. Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Dani Ceballos.
Brahim Díaz (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Jon Aramburu (Real Sociedad).
Attempt missed. Pablo Marín (Real Sociedad) header from very close range is too high. Assisted by Sergio Gómez with a cross following a corner.
Corner,Real Sociedad. Conceded by Raúl Asencio.
Attempt missed. Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) right footed shot from more than 35 yards.
Attempt saved. Raúl Asencio (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Unai Marrero (Real Sociedad).
Foul by Raúl Asencio (Real Madrid).
Jon Aramburu (Real Sociedad) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner,Real Madrid. Conceded by Sergio Gómez.
Foul by Brahim Díaz (Real Madrid).
Beñat Turrientes (Real Sociedad) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Arkaitz Mariezkurrena (Real Sociedad).
Attempt missed. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Brahim Díaz with a through ball.
Attempt saved. Sergio Gómez (Real Sociedad) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Andrii Lunin (Real Madrid). Assisted by Luka Sucic.
Attempt missed. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left misses to the right following a corner.
Corner,Real Madrid. Conceded by Unai Marrero.
Attempt saved. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Unai Marrero (Real Sociedad). Assisted by Arda Güler with a through ball.
Offside, Real Madrid. Fran García is caught offside.
First Half begins.
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Team news ahead of Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad
Real Madrid will be without Jude Bellingham for Carlo Ancelotti's final La Liga match in charge, after the club's appeal against the yellow card he received in the win over Sevilla was unsuccessful. The England midfielder is suspended, ing a lengthy absentee list that includes Antonio Rüdiger, Ferland Mendy, David Alaba, Eduardo Camavinga, Rodrygo, and Dani Carvajal.
Endrick is also ruled out after picking up a knock in training, but there is good news for Los Blancos, as both Vinícius Júnior and Brahim Díaz return to the matchday squad. Veteran duo Luka Modric and Lucas Vázquez are both expected to feature for the final time in a league match for Real Madrid, with Vázquez widely tipped to depart alongside Modric this summer.
Kylian Mbappé will once again lead the line, looking to build on a remarkable debut season that has seen him net 41 goals in all competitions. Raúl Asensio has recovered from a muscular issue and is also available for selection.
On the other side, Real Sociedad welcome back Aihen Muñoz from suspension, though Nayef Aguerd, Sheraldo Becker, and Orri Oskarsson remain doubts through injury. The match is set to be Martín Zubimendi's final appearance for the club, with a summer move -- potentially to Arsenal -- looming.
Mikel Oyarzabal will again lead the line, ed by Brais Méndez and Pablo Marín, both of whom are expected to start in Imanol Alguacil's last match in charge.
Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Vázquez, Asensio, Tchouaméni, F. García; Valverde, Modric, Ceballos; Güler, Mbappé, Vinícius.
Real Sociedad predicted XI: Remiro; Traoré, Elustondo, Zubeldia, Muñoz; Zubimendi, Marín; Kubo, Méndez, Barrenetxea; Oyarzabal.
What time does Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad start?
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad kicks off at 16:15 CEST / 15:15 BST / 10:15 EDT / 07:15 PDT.
Where to watch Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad?
- LaLiga TV
- ESPN Deportes
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