Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid: History and odds back Los Blancos to continue 100% start in trip to Reale Arena

Real Madrid will travel to the Reale Arena to face Real Sociedad in the fourth round of LaLiga on September 13, 2025, with kickoff scheduled for 15:15 local time.

The match will be officiated by Jesus Gil as Carlo Ancelotti's men look to maintain their perfect start to the season. Real Sociedad, meanwhile, are desperate to secure their first win of the campaign after a disappointing start that has left them near the relegation zone.

Real Sociedad (4-3-3, Sergio Francisco)
Goalkeeper: Alex Remiro (1)
Defence: Jon Aramburu (2), Igor Zubeldia (5), Duje Caleta-Car (16), Aihen Munoz (3)
Midfield: Brais Mendez (23), Jon Gorrotxategi (4), Pablo Marin (28)
Forward: Takefusa Kubo (14), Mikel Oyarzabal (10), Ander Barrenetxea (7)
Absent: Orri Oskarsson, Yangel Herrera

Real Madrid (4-2-3-1, Xabi Alonso)
Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois (1)
Defence: Trent Alexander-Arnold (12), Eder Militao (3), Dean Huijsen (24), Alvaro Carreras (18)
Midfield: Federico Valverde (8), Aurelien Tchouameni (14), Brahim Diaz (21), Arda Guler (15), Vinicius Junior (7)
Forward: Kylian Mbappe (10)
Absent: Endrick, Ferland Mendy, Jude Bellingham
Doubtful: Eduardo Camavinga

Real Madrid have dominated recent meetings against Real Sociedad, winning four of their last five encounters. The most recent clash came on May 24, 2025, when Real Madrid secured a 2:0 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu with Kylian Mbappe scoring both goals.

Their Copa del Rey semi-final tie last season provided the most drama, with a 4:4 draw at the Bernabeu after extra time following Real Madrid's 1:0 away win in the first leg. The Los Blancos have been particularly strong at the Reale Arena, winning their last three visits there without conceding a goal, including a 2:0 victory last September when both Vinicius Junior and Mbappe converted penalties.

Real Sociedad have struggled to find their footing this season, with just two points from their first three matches. They began with consecutive 1:1 and 2:2 draws against Valencia (on 16.08.2025) and Espanyol (on 24.08.2025), respectively, with Ander Barrenetxea scoring against Espanyol. Their most recent outing ended in a 1:0 defeat to Real Oviedo (on 30.08.2025).

Prior to the season, they played two friendly matches against AFC Bournemouth on the same day (09.08.2025), drawing both 0:0 and 1:1. Real Madrid, in contrast, have been in imperious form, winning all three of their LaLiga matches.

They began with a 1:0 victory over Osasuna (on 19.08.2025) with Mbappe scoring from the penalty spot, followed by a 3:0 win at Real Oviedo (on 24.08.2025) where Mbappe netted twice, and most recently a 2:1 triumph against Mallorca (on 30.08.2025). Real Madrid currently sit top of LaLiga with 9 points, while Real Sociedad are languishing in 17th position with just 2 points.