It is now safe to say that Real Madrid have lost the golden touch that they were enjoying since the last year. After the first loss of the season to Sevilla on January 15, Zidane’s men have now been ousted of the Copa del Rey by Celta Vigo.
Things have also started to heat up in the La Liga table with Barcelona and Sevilla hot on their heels. Real Madrid might even go into the game against Real Sociedad from the third position as they play late and their match is the last fixture of match week 20. It will definitely be a frustrating wait for the Madrid fans.
The huge list of injuries, mainly to first team players, has left Zidane with very little to choose and we expect him to make many changes from the midweek’s team in the must-win fixture.
Predicted 4-2-3-1 Real Madrid Lineup To Beat Real Sociedad And Maintain Dominance in La Liga
Defence
Keylor was rested in the midweek’s game against Celta Vigo, and we expect the Costa Rican international to once again take his position under the bar.
The back line is expected to have a huge change since the midweek game. Fabio Coentrao is expected to take the left back’s position.
Real are dearly missing Marcelo’s bursting runs on the left flank, who is slated to return mid-February now, after suffering a hamstring injury last week.
The right defensive flank is expected to be taken by Nacho Fernandez in the absence of Dani Carvajal. He played out of position on the left defensive flank in the midweek and looked uncomfortable there.
Raphael Varane will return into the central defence to take his position alongside skipper Sergio Ramos. Ramos has been outstanding for Real since his return from injury scoring six goals so far, and needless to say all crucial goals.
