Real Madrid published their starting lineup for the upcoming away match against Real Sociedad. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois; Carvajal, Vallejo, Nacho, Marcelo; Isco, Casemiro, Kroos; Asensio, Brahim, Benzema Real Sociedad starting XI (To Be Confirmed): Rulli; Zaldua, Llorente, Moreno, Munoz; Merino, Illara, Guidetti, Pardo, Januzaj; Willian Jose The season is almost over for Real Madrid but Real Sociedad still have a chance to qualify to the next edition of the UEFA Europa League. Zidane's men will have to perform well if they want the three points against Anoeta. HOW TO WATCH, STREAM LA LIGA Date: 05/12/2019 Time: 18:30 CEST, 12:30pm EST, 09:30am Pacific. Venue: Anoeta, San Sebastián, Spain. Available TV: BeIN Sports (USA), Movistar Partidazo (Spain). Available Streaming: BeIN Sports (USA), Fubo.TV (EVERY Real Madrid game with a high-quality and legal stream, click here to sign upand benefit from a discount for new members).<doc-sep>Real Madrid's starting XI vs Real Sociedad: Vinicius left on the bench as Brahim starts LaLiga Santander Hosts chasing seventh place Real Sociedad will host Real Madrid at Anoeta on Sunday evening, with the hosts still having ambitions of finishing seventh and securing Europa League football, while it will be a game of individual agendas for Los Blancos. The pre-match expectation was that Vinicius Junior would return to the starting line-up as he looks to be included in Brazil's squad for this summer's Copa America, but Zinedine Zidane has instead opted for Brahim Diaz, who will have one final chance to prove that he shouldn't be loaned out next season. Another player chasing individual glory will be Karim Benzema, with the striker just two goals off his most prolific season in the Spanish capital. For the second match in a row, Zinedine Zidane opted to leave Gareth Bale out of his matchday squad, so there will be no sign of the Cardiff Express at Anoeta. Instead, Marco Asensio will partner Brahim and Benzema in attack. Real Sociedad's probable line-up: Geronimo Rulli; Joseba Zaldua, Diego Llorente, Hector Moreno, Aihen Munoz; Igor Zubeldia, Ruben Pardo, Mikel Merino; Ander Barrenetxea, Willian Jose, Mikel Oyarzabal. Real Madrid's line-up: Thibaut Courtois; Dani Carvajal, Nacho, Jesus Vallejo, Marcelo; Casemiro, Toni Kroos, Isco; Brahim Diaz, Karim Benzema, Marco Asensio. Real Madrid's bench: Luca Zidane, Fede Valverde, Marcos Llorente, Luka Modric, Lucas Vazquez, Vinicius Junior, Mariano Diaz.<doc-sep>Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid: TV channel, live stream, team news & preview Zinedine Zidane's side are aiming to put to an end a bleak run of form away from home Pride is all that Real Madrid have left to play for as they visit Real Sociedad in La Liga on Sunday. Zinedine Zidane’s side have been consigned to finishing the league in third place and without any silverware to show for their efforts over what has been a disappointing campaign. A 3-2 win over Villarreal last weekend in their penultimate home fixture showed that there is still life in the team, who visit a Sociedad outfit this weekend who still have slim hopes of qualifying for Europe. Article continues below Game Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid Date Sunday, May 12 Time 5:30pm BST / 12:30pm EST Stream fuboTV (7-day free trial) TV Channel, Live Stream & How To Watch For UK readers, get your fix on the latest football on TV here! US readers can find out what soccer is on TV here! In the United States (US), the game can be watched live and on-demand with fuboTV (7-day free trial) . New users can sign up for a free seven-day trial of the live sports streaming service, which can be accessed via iOS, Android, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Roku and Apple TV as well as on a web browser. US TV channel Online stream N/A fuboTV (7-day free trial) In the United Kingdom (UK), the game will be available to watch on ITV 4. UK TV channel Online stream ITV 4 N/A Squads & Team News Position Real Sociedad squad Goalkeepers Rulli, Moya Defenders Moreno, Navas, Le Normand, Rodrigues, Munoz, Zaldua, Gorosabel, Llorent Midfielders Illarramendi, Zubeldia, Merino, Pardo Forwards Oyarzabal, Barrenetxea, Juanmi, Willian Jose, Ramirez, Bautista Former Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi had been a doubt for the home side, and only makes the bench. Real Sociedad will certainly be without Aritz Elustondo, Theo Hernandez, Luca Sangalli and David Zurutuza. Real Sociedad starting XI: Rulli; Zaldua, Moreno, Llorente, Munoz; Pardo, Zubeldia, Merino; Barrenetxea, Oyarzabal; Willian. Subs: Illarramendi, Juanmi, Januzaj, Moya, Rodrigues, Bautista, Navas. Position Real Madrid squad Goalkeepers Navas, Courtois, Luca, Moha Defenders Vallejo, Varane, Reguilon, Nacho, Carvajal, Marcelo Midfielders Kroos, Modric, Casemiro, Asensio, Isco, Ceballos, Llorente Forwards Benzema, Bale, Vazquez, Mariano Karim Benzema had trained with the squad ahead of this encounter, and comes back into the XI. Sergio Ramos and Alvaro Odriozola are the only two players ruled out, while Gareth Bale was omitted from Zinedine Zidane's squad. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois; Carvajal, Vallejo, Nacho, Marcelo; Brahim, Casemiro, Kroos; Isco, Asensio, Benzema. Subs: Luca, Mariano, Modric, Valverde, Lucas, Llorente, Vinicius. Betting & Match Odds Real Madrid are favourites to win, with odds of 6/5 at bet365 . A draw is 14/5, while the price on a Real Sociedad win is 21/10. Click here to see more offers for the game, including goalscoring markets, correct score predictions and more. Match Preview Real Madrid are not a side accustomed turning out in May with nothing to play for, yet with two matches of the campaign remaining, that is exactly the position they find themselves in following a campaign in which their fortunes have plummeted. Even finishing as runners-up to Barcelona in the Primera Division is no longer a possibility due to their poor head-to-head record with Atletico Madrid. This will be the first time since 1974 that they have finished outside of the top two in consecutive campaigns. Even Zinedine Zidane has been powerless to stop their slide, with an overhaul of playing staff expected in the summer. While Gareth Bale continues to be linked with a move away from the club, rumours persist that Chelsea winger Eden Hazard will arrive . In the short term, however, regaining pride is on the agenda for Los Blancos, who have suffered badly in their last four road trips. From those matches, they have picked up a mere two points and lost a fortnight ago against Rayo Vallecano. They did, however, show some heart as they came from behind to beat Villarreal 3-2 at home last weekend, with Mariano Diaz catching the headlines as he scored twice in the absence of the injured Karim Benzema. Real Sociedad will be eager to take advantage of their hosts’ funk, aware that European football is still on the cards if they can take six points and overtake Athletic Bilbao over the course of the next two weeks. Given the Basques have Sevilla still to visit, there is every chance. Indeed, the midweek Champions League matches have provided a source of inspiration for the hosts prior to this clash. “After watching the Champions League, we know that anything can happen and that a team does not win just by being superior,” defender Joseba Zaldua said. “We’ve already beaten them at the Bernabeu this year and we also want to win in Anoeta.” Indeed, Sociedad kicked off 2019 in terrific form as they claimed a 2-0 win in the capital, with an early penalty from Willian Jose added to in the closing minutes by Ruben Pardo. Madrid dominated that game and they will see this fixture as an opportunity to right that wrong, while Zidane will not want the pride of the club hurt any further.<doc-sep>Miguel Gutiérrez: What the Castilla Man Can Bring to Real Madrid Having only made his first team debut back in April, Gutiérrez is now one of Real Madrid’s hottest prospects<doc-sep>
Match Preview Real Madrid partake in their final road match of the season when they travel to Anoeta on Sunday to take on Real Sociedad. Los Blancos are coming off a 3-2 home victory over Villarreal. Sociedad are also coming off a victory 1-0 last weekend over Alavés. Real remain in the third spot in the LaLiga table, still maintaining the 10-point lead over Getafe. Sociedad are currently in eighth, in a three-way tie with Espanyol and Alavés at 47 points apiece. The last time these two clubs played was at the Bernabéu back at the start of January where Real suffered a 2-0 defeat. With that loss in mind, Real will be looking for a better performance on the road in San Sebastián on Sunday evening. Injuries/Suspensions Bale, Navas, Reguilón, Varane, and Ceballos are all out of Zidane’s released squad ahead of Sunday’s match, all likely due to rest. Sergio Ramos and Alvaro Odriozola both remain out with their injuries. Sociedad have been without Diego Llorente, Illarramendi, Adnan Januzaj, and David Zurutuza, who could all be set to return against Real. Ander Guevara, Luca Sangalli, and Aritz Elustondo are all set to miss Sunday’s match. There are no suspensions for either club ahead of this match. Potential XIs Real Sociedad Rulli; Zaldua, Llorente, Moreno, Munoz; Merino, Illara, Guidetti, Pardo, Januzaj; Willian Jose Real Madrid Courtois; Carvajal, Vallejo, Nacho, Marcelo; Modric, Casemiro, Kroos; Vazquez, Vinicius, Benzema With Navas out of the squad, Courtois will likely take back the net in Sunday’s match. Zidane has a few options he can go with in the attack, with Bale and Ceballos missing as well. He has Isco, Brahim, Asensio, Vazquez, and Vinicius all to choose from. Benzema is also back in the squad, he may get the start over Mariano. This is another lineup spread out the minutes at the tail end of this season and focus on a heavy rotation. Prediction Real Sociedad-Real Madrid 2-2 This match could go many ways especially with how Real has been on the road and their inconsistencies overall all season. With a heavy rotation likely, it’s a bit unpredictable just how the squad will play in Basque Country. Real have already sustained the 2-0 loss to Sociedad this season, so there is the possibility of Real conceding a bit here as well. With the season over after next weekend, there’s really nothing left to play for as it’s been for about over a month now. Real have the Champions League and third LaLiga spot locked up and their focus is likely on the coming summer already. Still, there is football left to be played and Zidane and company will want to get a victory on the road if possible, though I can foresee a draw or even a loss at Anoeta. Hopefully, Real can finish their away matches for the season more favorably than they have all season Sunday night.