Sat Sep 13 11:20:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary and rewrite of the text as a news article:

**Summary:**

Xabi Alonso, former Real Sociedad player and coach, returns to Anoeta as the manager of Real Madrid in a highly anticipated match. Real Madrid aims to maintain its league lead, relying on Mbappé’s form, while Real Sociedad seeks its first win under new coach Sergio Francisco. The match could mark Carlos Soler’s debut for Real Sociedad. Both teams have been affected by the international break, with Real Madrid facing key injuries. Real Sociedad, weakened by player departures and struggling with recent form, hopes the new signings can inject some energy, though injuries and absences pose a challenge. Xabi Alonso’s Madrid has shown dominance in possession and defense, and aim to test their strength against a more challenging opponent.

**News Article:**

**Alonso Returns to Anoeta as Real Madrid Faces Real Sociedad in Top-of-the-Table Clash**

**San Sebastián, Spain** – In a match laden with personal significance, Xabi Alonso returns to Anoeta stadium today as the manager of Real Madrid, facing the club where he rose through the ranks as player and coach. Real Madrid, currently leading the league, will seek to maintain their position relying on in-form Mbappé.

Alonso, a legend at Real Sociedad, where his father also played and he coached the youth team, faces a Real Sociedad side struggling to find its footing under new manager Sergio Francisco. Francisco, who took over after Imanol Alguacil departure, is yet to secure a victory in his first three games.

The match could see the debut of Carlos Soler for Real Sociedad, recently acquired from PSG. However, Real Sociedad has been weakened by key departures, including Zubimendi, and is grappling with injuries to new signing Yangel Herrera and Brais Méndez. Furthermore, their main striker Sadiq, remains out of the squad, and Oskarsson is injured.

Real Madrid, though unbeaten, has also been affected by the international break. Rüdiger is out with a muscular injury.

Alonso’s Real Madrid boasts impressive statistics in possession and defense. The squad look to pass a test against a more challenging rival.

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