Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad: La Liga Match Preview, Odds & Prediction

Bringing the curtain down on the 2024/25 campaign, Real Madrid will host Real Sociedad at the iconic Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday afternoon in what promises to be an emotionally charged encounter. With both sides looking to end the season on a positive note, this final La Liga showdown offers a mix of farewells, reflection, and one last push for pride. For Los Blancos, this fixture not only marks the end of a trophyless campaign but also serves as a farewell to legendary manager Carlo Ancelotti, who will take charge of his final game in the Spanish capital. Meanwhile, Real Sociedad arrive in Madrid hoping to spoil the party and give their own outgoing manager, Imanol Alguacil, a memorable send-off. With plenty of narrative both on and off the pitch, all eyes will be on the Bernabeu as two of Spain’s most storied clubs draw the 2024/25 season to a close.

Previous Matches and Head to head

Having officially surrendered their La Liga crown to Barcelona last week, Real Madrid are set to finish the 2024/25 season trophyless. With Saturday’s clash marking Carlo Ancelotti’s final game in charge, Los Blancos will be eager to give the Italian a proper send-off. Despite a 4-3 loss in Catalonia on May 11, Madrid have won six of their last seven league matches and their previous three home games at the Bernabeu.

As for Real Sociedad, a season that once promised a Champions League push has faltered badly. Despite edging Girona 3-2 last weekend, it remains their only win in six league outings. Confirmed to part ways with long-time boss Imanol Alguacil after this match, Sociedad have continued to struggle on the road, claiming just one away league win in 2025.

Real Madrid c Real Sociedad Team News

Jude Bellingham will miss out for Real Madrid through suspension, with key names like Vinicius Junior, David Alaba, Ferland Mendy, and Antonio Rudiger also sidelined. Kylian Mbappe, enjoying a brilliant debut La Liga season with 29 goals, will spearhead the attack, while Andriy Lunin hopes to retain his place in goal.

For Real Sociedad, Nayef Aguerd remains out injured, though Martin Zubimendi returns from suspension and could make his final appearance before a rumored Premier League move. Mikel Oyarzabal, with 18 goals this season, will lead the line after scoring a Copa del Rey brace at the Bernabeu in April.

Our Predictions

Real Madrid win & Both teams to score @ 2.50 on Sky247.ng

Real Madrid will be looking to bid farewell to Italian tactician Carlo Ancelotti in his last game as a Bernabeu coach.  The hosts on Saturday have won six of their past seven La Liga matches and will face Sociedad, a team that has been showing some obvious problems on the road, despite losing the title last week to rivals Barcelona.  With just one league win outside of Spain's borders since the beginning of December, Real Madrid has a 6-3 record in their past three home matches at the Bernabeu.

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