Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad prediction

THE FORECAST

Real Madrid, despite an enormous injury list — with Vinicius, Tchouaméni, Rüdiger, Camavinga, Mendy, Militão and several others absent — still has sufficient quality depth (Bernardo Silva, Cucurella and other summer signings) to be favorites at home in the Bernabéu. Real Sociedad lost its only competitive match this season and also saw considerable departures (Brais Méndez, Caleta-Car, Gorosabel), which makes the team look vulnerable in build-up play and defense. The weather conditions (up to 28.5°C) can hamper intensive pressing football, which affects Sociedad relatively more if they want to press high, while Madrid can dictate the tempo with more ball control and individual class.