José Mourinho's Real Madrid will host Real Sociedad in a rescheduled La Liga opening match. Los Blancos started the match with a difficult 2-1 victory over Espanyol, with the decisive goal scored in the 90th minute. Meanwhile, the Basque club is in deep crisis: they lost 1-0 to Betis on the opening day, suffering four consecutive defeats, including friendly matches, and their winless streak in the league has reached nine matches.
The squad's situation is only worsening. Real Sociedad is experiencing serious problems at right-back, with Alvaro Odriozola's injury leaving only John Aramburu available to keep Vinicius at bay. Despite injuries to Rodrygo, Militao, and Mendy, the hosts are expected to have Aurelien Tchouameni back, while the attacking prowess of Mbappé, Bellingham, and Vinicius leaves no doubt about their superiority.
Given the colossal difference in class, the home stadium of the Santiago Bernabéu, and the visitors' dismal form, Real Madrid's victory seems highly likely. Historical statistics also favor the hosts: Real Madrid have won their last six head-to-head matches in La Liga (their last trip to the Bernabéu ended in a 4-1 rout for the Basques). Los Blancos are expected to easily take all three points in Mourinho's home debut.
