LaLiga returns following September's international break. Real Madrid begin a demanding run of fixtures this afternoon, with six games in just 18 days. On this occasion, the league leaders will face Real Sociedad at Anoeta with the aim of securing their fourth consecutive victory and thus remaining at the top of the table (4:15 pm CEST).

Extending the unbeaten run will be key to getting off to a good start in this first week. After the match in San Sebastián, the Bernabéu will host two matches in just five days. The first will be our team's Champions League opener against Olympique de Marseille (Tuesday 16th, 9pm CEST). On Saturday, it will be Espanyol's turn (4:15 pm CEST).



"We have matches every three days and we need everyone to be ready," explained Xabi Alonso at the press conference ahead of the match at Anoeta. For this match, the coach will be without Bellingham, Endrick, Mendy and Camavinga, who are still recovering from injury. Rüdiger will also be out due to injury, but the rest of the international players who participated in the international break will be available.

The opponent
The outfit led by Sergio Francisco, who is in his first season in the job, has not started the La Liga season in the way they would have liked. At the start of this matchday, they are in 16th place with two points and a record of two draws (Valencia and Espanyol) and one defeat (Oviedo). In last season's league match at Anoeta, Real Sociedad lost 0-2 with goals from Vini Jr. and Mbappé.