Real Madrid is looking to extend their lead at the top of the league table with a win over Real Sociedad, who earns qualification in the Europa Conference League. Coming into this match, these two squads are with the same momentum, going unbeaten recently. However, Real have a better momentum coming into this match, putting them at the top. In fact, Real now have 81 matches from their 31 matches, which gives them a better chance for the title. On the other hand, Sociedad are at the sixth of the league table with 51 points from their 32 matches. Currently, Sociedad already earned qualification in the Europa Conference League. The meeting between these two teams is on April 27, 2024, at 3:00 AM (GMT+8).
Real Madrid
Real Madrid, currently the top team in La Liga, has a record of 25 wins, six draws, and one defeat from 32 matches, putting them at the top of the division with 81 points. Last weekend, they secured a 3-2 victory over Barcelona in El Clasico, moving Los Blancos 11 points ahead of second-placed Barcelona. Unless something extraordinary happens, Real Madrid will win the title this season, having scored the most goals (70) and conceded the fewest (22). They are also in the semi-finals of the Champions League, having eliminated holders Manchester City in the quarter-finals. Real Madrid will face Bayern Munich in their semi-final, with Ancelotti resting some key players due to their strong position. Los Blancos will bring a five-game winning run in La Liga, including a 1-0 win over Mallorca in their last away fixture.
Real Madrid’s David Alaba and Thibaut Courtois are sidelined due to knee injuries, while Frenchman Ferland Mendy is expected to be fit for the Champions League semi-final first leg against Bayern. Ancelotti will rest key players, with Nacho, Fran Garcia, Luka Modric, Brahim Diaz, and Joselu in line for starts.
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad, who finished fourth in La Liga last season, is unlikely to play in the Champions League next term due to their current position in the table. They are currently in a battle for a Europa League spot, sitting sixth, three points clear of Real Betis. Imanol Alguacil’s team will qualify for the group stage of the 2024-25 Europa League, but they still have 18 points to play for this term. Real Sociedad will face Real Madrid, who have the best away record in Spain’s top flight during the 2023-24 campaign. Although they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the reverse match at Bernabeu this season, they recorded a 2-0 victory over the capital side in the corresponding fixture last term, giving them confidence ahead of this match.
Real Sociedad will be without Hamari Traore and Brais Mendez due to injury, with doubts for Martin Merquelanz, Aihen Munoz, and Carlos Fernandez. Martin Zubimendi and Igor Zubeldia will return, and Alvaro Odriozola is expected to replace Traore.
Prediction:
Real Madrid (2.0)
Odds: -0.86
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