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Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad La Liga – Injury News, Match Preview and Predicted Line-Ups

Saturday’s match against Real Sociedad will mark an emotional moment for Carlo Ancelotti, Lucas Vazquez and Luka Modric.

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Carlo Ancelotti’s final La Liga match in charge of Real Madrid is set to take place this Saturday. Los Blancos welcome Real Sociedad to the Santiago Bernabeu for their final fixture of the 2024–25 season. With second place already secured, Madrid will be hoping to end their campaign on a high note in front of their home fans.

Madrid come into the match with 81 points, four behind newly crowned champions Barcelona. They secured a routine 2-0 win over Sevilla in their last league outing and will be determined to give Ancelotti a proper send-off before shifting their focus to the Club World Cup in July. The game will also mark Luka Modric’s final appearance at the Bernabeu, adding more emotion to an already significant occasion.

On the other hand, Real Sociedad have endured a disappointing campaign. Sitting 11th in the table with 46 points, Imanol Alguacil’s side are officially out of the European qualification race for next season. Despite a spirited 3-2 win over Girona last week, it’s been a season to forget for La Real. The previous meeting between these two sides produced a thrilling 4-4 draw.

With nothing to lose for either team, fans could be in for another entertaining affair. While Madrid will likely rotate their squad ahead of the Club World Cup, expect a festive and emotional atmosphere at the Bernabeu as the curtain falls on an era.

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Real Madrid Injury News

Real Madrid will be without several key players for their final La Liga fixture of the season. Jude Bellingham was suspended after picking up a yellow card in the recent 2-0 win over Sevilla. Although the club has appealed the decision, the England midfielder remains unavailable.

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Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy, David Alaba, Eduardo Camavinga, and Dani Carvajal are all still sidelined through injury. Meanwhile, the attacking trio of Brahim Diaz, Rodrygo, and Vinicius Junior will undergo late fitness tests before a final call is made on their involvement. Meanwhile, defender Raul Asencio is also expected to return after recovering from a recent muscular issue.

Saturday’s match will mark an emotional moment for Lucas Vazquez and Luka Modric, both of whom are expected to make their final La Liga appearances in a Madrid shirt. In-form France striker Kylian Mbappe is set to lead the line once again. The French forward will look to build on an exceptional debut campaign, having already scored 41 goals across all competitions.

Real Madrid Predicted Line-Up

Courtois; Vazquez, Asensio, Tchouameni, F Garcia; Guler, Valverde, Modric, Ceballos; Endrick, Mbappe

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Real Sociedad Injury News

Real Sociedad will welcome back Aihen Munoz from suspension. However, the Basque side are sweating over the fitness of Nayef Aguerd, Sheraldo Becker, and Orri Oskarsson, all of whom are carrying injuries and will face late fitness tests. The match at the Bernabeu is expected to be the final appearance for MartIn Zubimendi, with the Spanish midfielder expected to move to Arsenal in the summer.

In attack, Mikel Oyarzabal is set to lead the line once more. The Spanish forward has 9 goals and 3 assists this season in 34 appearances. Despite sitting 11th in the table, the visitors will be motivated to put in a strong showing at the Bernabeu.

Real Sociedad Predicted Line-Up

Remiro; Traore, Elustondo, Zubeldia, Munoz; Zubimendi, Marin; Kubo, Mendez, Barrenetxea; Oyarzabal

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