Real Madrid face a tricky match away at Real Sociedad in LaLiga Santander on Saturday night, but a victory at the Reale Arena for Carlo Ancelotti's side could see them extend their lead at the top of the table. La Real will be determined to get back to winning ways after losing at Espanyol last time out, but it won't be easy against an in-form Los Blancos. Stay with us for all the build-up to Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid and then updates from the match itself.

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This is the start of our Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid live blog, with updates from this top-of-the-table LaLiga Santander fixture following on from here. As always, the entries nearest the top are the most recent ones.

17:30 GMT: Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid preview

Real Madrid will face one of the toughest tests they've had this season as they travel to San Sebastian to take on Real Sociedad in LaLiga Santander on Saturday evening. Los Blancos come into this weekend's game with seven straight wins behind them across all competitions, but La Real will do anything to stop that and prevent Carlo Ancelotti's side from pulling further clear at the top of the table.

The Basques, for their part, have had an impressive season themselves so far and currently find themselves occupying third place, seven points off top spot and level with champions Atletico Madrid in second.

La Real will be desperate to reverse their recent run of form, having lost to Espanyol last time out in LaLiga Santander and losing to Monaco in the Europa League previously.

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Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid predicted line-ups

Real Sociedad's task won't be made any easier with the absences of Mikel Merino, David Silva and Nacho Monreal, but Alexander Isak is expected to return to the XI to partner Mikel Oyarzabal.

Dani Ceballos and Gareth Bale are unavailable for Real Madrid, but, those aside, Ancelotti has a full-strength squad to call upon.

Real Sociedad predicted XI: Alex Remiro; Andoni Gorosabel, Igor Zubeldia, Robin Le Normand, Diego Rico; Portu, Martin Zubimendi, Ander Guevara, Adnan Januzaj; Alex Isak, Mikel Oyarzabal.

Real Madrid predicted XI: Thibaut Courtois; Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Ferland Mendy; Luka Modric, Casemiro, Toni Kroos; Rodrygo Goes, Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior.

Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid: When does it start?

Kick off in San Sebastian is set for 21:00 local time (CET), which makes it a 20:00 kick off in the UK. For the LaLiga Santander fans in the United States, Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid starts at 15:00 ET or 12:00 PT.

Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid: Where to watch it?

Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid will be shown in the UK on LaLiga TV. Meanwhile, fans in the US can tune in on ESPN+.