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Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid
Before a contemplative Christmas can be celebrated in a few weeks, important points are at stake in the best leagues in Europe. This is also the case in the Spanish La Liga, where the teams enter the 16th matchday this weekend. On Saturday at 21:00 there is, among other things, the top match between the Basques of Real Sociedad and Real Madrid. Both teams are playing a very good season by their standards and therefore we have every right to look forward to this match. Find out what we think about this duel in our Real Sociedad – Real Madrid betting tip.
If we take a closer look at the La Liga table before this round, we can see that the royals from Madrid are more than confident at the top. Real have won all of their last seven competitive matches. The lead over Atletico Madrid is already seven points. The upcoming opponents from San Sebastian should not be underestimated either. With 28 points, the Basques are currently in a strong 3rd place.
Real Sociedad – Real Madrid Info
– Date & Time: 04/12/2021, 21:00.
– Venue: San Sebastian, Estadio Anoeta
– Competition: La Liga, Matchday 16
– TV broadcast: DAZN
Real Sociedad Form & Balance Check
Real Sociedad is not exactly unjustifiably so high up in the table. Even if the last few weeks have not been entirely successful, the men from San Sebastian are not to be scoffed at. After a sensational start to the season, coach Imanol Alguacil’s players have been in decline lately. On the last matchday, they had to travel to Barcelona. San Sebastian lost 1-0 against Espanyol, so there is a great danger that teams like Sevilla or Betis can overtake them with a win on the next matchday. Against Real, San Sebastian will have to improve significantly again.
At the back there is a zero
Unlike the other teams at the top of the table, San Sebastian have an incredibly compact defence. With only 11 goals conceded, the Basques have the best backline in La Liga together with Sevilla FC. On Saturday, they will be up against the congenial duo of Benzema and Vincius Jr. Real Sociedad will therefore have to pass their master test. In the offensive, superstar Oyarzabal is expected to do the job once again. The Spanish international already has six goals to his name.
Real Sociedad Facts & Analysis
– Only 11 goals conceded
– Only one defeat from last 14 league games
– Last lost 0:1 against Espanyol
Real Madrid form & balance check
The Royals continue to march unstoppably through the Spanish La Liga. During the week, they had to play Athletic Bilbao and, as befits a top team, Real Madrid won 1:0. In the end, the result was a little flattering from the White Ballet’s point of view. The Basques from Bilbao had a number of good opportunities, but they all went unused. In the end, it was once again Karim Benzema who made sure of the decision with his goal.
Win number 8?
The 1-0 win over Bilbao was their seventh in a row in the competition. It is also why the Royals are already seven points ahead of city rivals Atletico in the table. Coach Ancelotti will also play the same game in San Sebastian. The central defence of Militao and Alaba seems to be getting better and better, and in the offensive Benzema and Vinicius are doing the job. Together, the two already have 21 league goals.
Real Madrid facts & analysis
– Seven wins in a row
– Last win 1-0 against Bilbao
– Lead the table with 36 points
Predicted line-up – last update on 2 December 2021
San Sebastian will be looking to take down the Madrid royals with a 4-4-2. Captain Oyarzabal and Leipzig loanee Sörloth are expected to provide the goals in the offensive. The best defence will play as usual with the same four-man backline. The upcoming opponents from Madrid have no reason to change anything about their first eleven in the next match. Coach Ancelotti can rely on his top eleven and this is what he will send on the pitch.
Real Sociedad – Real Madrid direct comparison & Statistics
The duel between Real Sociedad and Real Madrid is one of the most traditional in Spanish football. Both clubs have faced each other 159 times and the direct comparison is clearly in Real’s favour. The royals have won 86 games, 40 times both have shared the points and San Sebastian has 32 victories.
– Real Madrid have scored in each of their last 7 games
– Real Madrid’s winning streak stands at 7 matches.
– Real Madrid have not lost any of their last 10 matches
– Real Sociedad have not lost any of their last 9 home matches
