Overview
Neither Real Madrid nor Real Sociedad have any more goals in La Liga before round 38. However, for the home team Real Madrid, the next match is a farewell to coach Carlo Ancelotti.
The Italian captain has been associated with Los Blancos' success cycle for many years. The "White Vultures" players will certainly want to win to thank Ancelotti.
Despite the defeat to Barcelona in the El Clasico, Real Madrid are in good form. The loss to Blaugrana was the only time they have dropped points in the last 7 rounds.
In addition, Los Blancos have the advantage of playing at home, where they have only lost 2/18 matches this season in La Liga. They have every basis to believe in a victory against Real Sociedad.
Meanwhile, Real Sociedad are in quite poor form. Last weekend's 3-2 win over Girona was their first win after a run of six consecutive draws and losses.
The history of the confrontation is also not on the Sociedad side, as they have lost 4 and drawn 1 in the last 5 times they met Real Madrid.
Overall, Real Madrid are holding all the advantages in hand and it is difficult for Real Sociedad to create a surprise. Even with the contrasting form of the two teams, this could be a big win for the "White Vultures".
Personnel situation
Real Madrid appealed the yellow card Jude Bellingham received in the win over Sevilla. However, if his sentence is not cleared, the England international will be absent from Ancelotti's farewell match.
Meanwhile, Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy, David Alaba, Eduardo Camavinga and Dani Carvajal will continue to be absent. The trio of Brahim Diaz, Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior will be tested for fitness before making a final decision.
On the other side of the front line, Aihen Munoz returns after suspension, but Nayef Aguerd, Sheraldo Becker and Orri Oskarsson are still uncertain to play. Notably, Martin Zubimendi will play his final match for La Real before leaving.
Expected lineup:
Real Madrid: Courtois, Vazquez, Asensio, Tchouameni, F. Garcia, Guler, Valverde, Modric, Ceballos, Endrick, Mbappe.
Real Sociedad: Remiro, Traore, Elustondo, Zubeldia, Munoz, Zubimendi, Marin, Kubo, Mendez, Barrenetxea, Oyarzabal.
The match between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad takes place at 9:15 p.m. on May 24 (Vietnam time).
