From losing last season's La Liga crown to Barcelona, Real Madrid continue to chase the Catalan giants when they welcome Real Sociedad to the Bernabeu on Sunday.
Having accumulated 12 points, Carlo Ancelotti's side currently trail leaders Barca by a point, but have a game in hand. Los Blancos will be looking for their fifth straight win after last beating Getafe 2-1.
Whereas Real Sociedad are also unbeaten this term, but lower on the standings table owing to their four consecutive draws followed by a 5-3 win over Granada ahead of the international break.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad kick-off time
| Date: | September 17, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 3pm EDT |
| Venue: | Santiago Bernabeu |
The Spanish Primera Division match between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain.
It will kick off at 3pm EDT on September 17 in the United States (US).
How to watch Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad online - TV channels & live streams
The game will be broadcast live on TV on ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes and is available to stream online live through fuboTV.
Fans who are unable to watch the game can follow the live updates on GOAL.
Team news & squads
Real Madrid team news
Although the likes of Eder Militao, Thibaut Courtois, Arda Guler and Vinicius Jr are still out through injuries, Ferland Mendy and Dani Ceballos have since returned to full training.
However, Mendy may need a bit more time and has been left out of the squad for Sociedad's visit, while Joselu can continue alongside Rodrygo in attack.
Jude Bellingham has proven to be the star signing this term, the England international leaves Luka Modric or Toni Kroos on the bench, while Fran Garcia is likely to continue at left-back.
Real Madrid possible XI: Kepa; Carvajal, Rudiger, Alaba, Garcia; Valverde, Tchouameni, Camavinga; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Joselu
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Kepa, Lunin |
| Defenders: | Alaba, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy, Garcia, Carvajal, Vazquez |
| Midfielders: | Tchouameni, Bellingham, Valverde, Camavinga, Kroos, Ceballos, Modric |
| Forwards: | Rodrygo, Joselu, Brahim |
Real Sociedad team news
Sociedad boss Imanol Alguacil will be without Martin Merquelanz and Andre Silva, while Umar Sadiq looks to have recovered from his knock.
Mikel Oyarzabal is set to lead the three-man front line, with the rest of the line-up expected to be similar from the Granada win ahead of the international break.
Takefusa Kubo, who bagged a brace in that win, is in line to face his former side on Sunday.
Real Sociedad possible XI: Remiro; Traore, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Tierney; Mendez, Zubimendi, Merino; Kubo, Oyarzabal, Barrenetxea
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Remiro, Marrero |
| Defenders: | Le Normand, Zubeldia, Elustondo, Pacheco, Tierney, Munoz, Traore, Odriozola |
| Midfielders: | Zubimendi, De Zarate, Merico, Turrientes, Olasagasti, Mendez, Zakharyan, Marin, Kubo |
| Forwards: | Sadiq, Cho, Fernandez, Barrenetxea, Oyarzabal |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2023 | Real Sociedad 2-0 Real Madrid | La Liga |
| Jan 29, 2023 | Real Madrid 0-0 Real Sociedad | La Liga |
| Mar 15, 2022 | Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad | La Liga |
| Dec 4, 2021 | Real Sociedad 0-2 Real Madrid | La Liga |
| Mar 1, 2021 | Real Madrid 1-1 Real Sociedad | La Liga |