What Sevilla and Malaga failed to do in 90 minutes, Kaka has managed in just 8. The Brazilian had already shown sings of attacking intent early on, and he has just put Real Madrid ahead with a lobely curling effort with his left peg after the ball broke to him in the area. Classy finish from a player who must feel like a winter signing for Mourinho.
Real Madrid Vs Real Sociedad: Kaka Already On The Scoresheet
But the lead almost lasted only a matter of seconds as Real Sociedad launched a ball into the Real Madrid box and with Iker Casillas flapping, Tamudo really should have scored. He badly miskicked his first effort with his second being saved well by Casillas.
Couple of changes in the Real Madrid line-up, Khedira being kept out by Lass Diarra, while Garay lines up in defence with Pepe not quite making it back from injury in time. Emmanuel Adebayor makes his first home start and will be looking to open his account with Benzema on the bench. For Real Sociedad, Martin Lasarte will have to make do without the services of Joseba Llorente, Tamudo leading the line in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
The match is also an emotional occasion for Xabi Alonso who faces his childhood club and the one where he made his name before his big money move to Liverpool.
TEAMS:
Real Madrid: Casillas; Arbeloa, Carbvalho, Garay, Marcelo; Lass, Xabi; Özil, Kaká, Cristiano; and Adebayor.
Real Sociedad: Bravo; Mikel González, Labaka, Ansotegi, Estrada; Elustondo, Rivas; Zurutuza, Griezmann, Prieto and Tamudo.
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