Good afternoon everybody and welcome along to this MARCA in English live blog, taking you through Real Madrid's second LaLiga clash of the season, against Real Sociedad, at Reale Arena in San Sebastian. Xabi Alonso returns to his old club, but this time as the head coach of Real Madrid, a storyline that adds an extra spark to this matchup. Los Blancos began their campaign under Alonso with a narrow win against Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu, but now they face their first major away test against a side that has been one of LaLiga's toughest teams at home in recent years. Real Madrid have won all of their opening three league games this season and another win would send an early statement to the rest of the division. The challenge won't be simple - Real Sociedad are coming off a disappointing 2024/25 campaign, and are currently enduring a tough start under a new coach in the form of Sergio Francisco who is still trying to get his first win to his name, with two draws and one defeat in the opening three games. Sociedad boast a dangerous blend of youth and experience, with Takefusa Kubo, Mikel Oyarzabal, and Brais Méndez leading their attack. Their fans at Reale Arena are expecting them to push Madrid all the way in this early season test. For Alonso, it is also a chance to show how adaptable his Madrid can be, especially away from the Bernabeu. Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid LIVE - Latest Updates Update narration When is Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid? Kick-off in Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid is 16:15 CEST. That means fans in the UK and Ireland can tune in to watch at 15:15. Fans in the USA, meanwhile, will find Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid starting at 10:15 ET / 07:15 PT. Where to watch Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid? Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid can be seen on LaLiga TV, Premier Sports 1, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+ USA and fuboTV.
