Sat Sep 13 11:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Real Madrid Eyes Fourth Straight La Liga Win Against Real Sociedad

**San Sebastián, Spain** – Real Madrid will travel to Reale Arena on September 13th seeking to maintain their perfect start to the 2025-26 La Liga season. Under the guidance of Xabi Alonso, *Los Blancos* are currently tied at the top of the table with Athletic Bilbao, boasting a flawless record of three wins from three matches after comfortable victories against Osasuna, Real Oviedo, and Mallorca.

However, Real Madrid will face a Real Sociedad side desperate for a win, currently sitting winless after three games. Alonso’s squad also faces injury challenges, with key players Jude Bellingham, Ferland Mendy, Endrick, and Antonio Rüdiger all unavailable. Midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is also sidelined due to a setback in his ankle injury recovery.

Despite these absences, Alonso is expected to field a strong lineup, potentially featuring:

* **Goalkeeper:** Thibaut Courtois
* **Defense:** Trent Alexander-Arnold, Éder Militão, Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras
* **Midfield:** Fede Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Arda Güler
* **Attack:** Franco Mastantuono, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior

Thibaut Courtois has been in excellent form, conceding only one goal thus far. Defenders Militão and Vinícius Júnior will enter the match rested after not being called up for international duty. The game presents an opportunity for Alexander-Arnold to make his mark on La Liga and summer signing Dean Huijsen to continue to impress.

The right-wing position remains uncertain, with Mastantuono seemingly leading the pack for the start, but Rodrygo and Brahim Díaz could also feature. All eyes will be on star striker Kylian Mbappé, who is in fine form after recently surpassing Thierry Henry to become France’s second-highest all-time goalscorer.

A victory against Real Sociedad would cement Real Madrid’s position as early title contenders, while a slip-up could open the door for their rivals to close the gap.

**(Amanda Langell, Sports Illustrated FC)**

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