Real Madrid begins a busy eight day stretch that will see Los Blancos play three games, two without their best player. First up is a home match against Real Sociedad, a team that has quietly climbed up the table since David Moyes took over in November.
Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch La Liga online
La Real go for their second win over Real Madrid this season.
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Cristiano Ronaldo will not be available for Madrid after being sent off in their comeback win over Córdoba last week. Carlo Ancelotti has stated that Gareth Bale will take over Ronaldo's role, a move that has worked out well for Madrid so far. In the 11 matches that Bale has replaced the Portuguese striker, he's scored 11 goals and Madrid has won nine games. Ancelotti also said he plans to play James in a more forward role on the left side.
Moyes will no doubt have La Real believing they can upset Madrid, thanks in large part to their win over Barcelona at the beginning on January. Don't forget that they thumped Madrid 4-2 back in August as well, though both teams are quite different at this point. Going into the Bernabéu and getting a result won't be easy, but if La Real win, it'll be their first season sweep of Madrid since 2004.
Real Madrid injuries and suspensions
Out: Cristiano Ronaldo (suspended), Luka Modrić (hamstring).
Real Sociedad injuries and suspensions
Out: David Zurutuza (groin), Carlos Martinez (groin), Joseba Zaldua (ankle). In Doubt: Markel Bergara (unspecified).
Match Date/Time: Saturday, 10 a.m. local, 4 p.m. ET
Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, Spain
TV: beIN Sports (U.S. - English), beIN Sports en Español (U.S. - Spanish), beIN Sports (Canada), Sky Sports 5/HD (U.K.), C+ Liga Multi, Canal+ Yomvi, GOL T, Canal+ Liga/HD(Spain)
Online: beIN Sports CONNECT (U.S. & Canada), Sky Go (U.K.), Gol Stadium (Spain)
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