Team news
Madrid
Gareth Bale and Dani Ceballos are unavailable through injuries. Eden Hazard and Rodrygo are back after recovering from stomach issues.
Sociedad
David Silva, Michael Merino, Nacho Monreal, Carlos Fernandez and Aritz Elistondo are likely to miss the game, as per Mundo Deportivo.
Madrid probable line-up
Ancelotti's comments
(via Real Madrid CF)
"Real Sociedad play very good football. They have got a lot of defensive quality, they're very well organised, very strong and I'm really looking forward to this test in a fantastic stadium and we'll go out to do our best and get the win.
"The coming games are important. We've got an advantage having played a game more. The league will be wide open for a long time.
"By doing well in these games, we could gain an advantage and manage it in the future. But it won't be like that.
"The league is going to be very tight until the end because of the games I watch and the games we're playing."
