How to watch the LaLiga match between Real Sociedad and Real Madrid, as well as kick-off time and team news.
After a thrilling 3-2 win in the El Clasico, Real Madrid will take on Real Sociedad in La Liga at the Reale Arena on Friday. Carlo Ancelotti’s team is sitting atop the league standings with an incredible 11-point lead over second-placed Barcelona. Real Sociedad are sixth, hoping to cling onto the final available European spot.
The team from Madrid has lost only one game in the league this season. They are unbeaten in 17 matches across all competitions and will be confident of adding three points to their tally during their trip. Real Sociedad are heading into this fixture on the back two back-to-back draws and it will be a real struggle for the hosts to halt the visitors’ charge.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid kick-off time
The match will be played at Reale Arena on Friday, with kick-off at 8 pm BST for fans in the UK.
How to watch Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid online – TV channels & live streams
The match will be shown live on ITV, Premier Sports and La Liga TV in the UK. Match highlights will also be available on these platforms after the game and live updates can be found here on GOAL.
How to watch anywhere with VPN
If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL‘s guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Team news & squads
Real Sociedad team news
Real Sociedad will have to do without the services of Hamari Traore and Brais Mendez due to injuries.
Martin Merquelanz, Aihen Munoz, and Carlos Fernandez are also uncertain to feature, although the team will welcome back Martin Zubimendi and Igor Zubeldia after their suspensions.
Real Sociedad predicted XI: Remiro; Odriozola, Le Normand, Zubeldia, Galan; Benat, Zubimendi, Merino; Kubo, Oyarzabal, Barrenetxea
Real Madrid team news
David Alaba and Thibaut Courtois continue to recover from long-term knee injuries for Real Madrid.
Unfortunately, Ferland Mendy will also be absent due to a muscular issue, but he is expected to return for the Champions League semi-final first leg against Bayern next week.
Real Madrid possible XI: Lunin; Carvajal, Militao, Nacho, F Garcia; Modric, Tchouameni, Camavinga; Bellingham; Diaz, Joselu
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