Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad: La Liga – teams, start time, lineups

Real Madrid will host Real Sociedad at the Bernabeu Stadium on Saturday, February 14, at 9pm local time (20:00 GMT) in a key La Liga match. A victory would allow Real Madrid to move two points clear at the top of the league table before Barcelona plays on Monday.

The match is notable as it could mark a significant step in Trent Alexander-Arnold's integration into the Real Madrid squad. Having recently returned from hamstring and thigh injuries that limited his appearances, the former Liverpool defender came off the bench last weekend and is in contention to start for the first time since early December. Coach Alvaro Arbeloa has indicated a cautious approach, with reports suggesting Alexander-Arnold is being prepared to start in the upcoming Champions League fixture.

Their opponents, Real Sociedad, arrive in strong form, having gone nine matches unbeaten across all competitions. This run includes a victory over Barcelona last month and a 1-0 first-leg win against Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey semifinals this week, putting them in a strong position to reach the final. Despite this form, they currently sit eighth in La Liga.

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