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have the chance to go top of the table on February 14, as they face Real Sociedad at the Bernabeu. Sitting one point behind Barcelona, and with their rivals playing 48 hours later, three points would put the pressure on their rivals.
Los Blancos have been excellent in the league in 2026, winning all five of their games. They have managed to cut the gap at the top and have some confidence when it comes to La Liga form. The latest was a gruelling It's a big few weeks for Alvaro Arbeloa's side, who have their Champions League playoff against Benfica. The first leg comes straight after the game against Sociedad in Lisbon. Arbeloa will have one eye on that, but can't slip up this weekend, looking past their opponents.Txuri-Urdin are also in excellent form and go into the game with high confidence. They have not lost since December 12 against Girona. Unbeaten in their last six games, three of those they had to play for 10 players due to red cards, and still earning positive results. One of those was a 2-1 win at home to Barcelona. Head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo took over just before Christmas and has changed their form drastically. Sociedad are also close to making the Copa del Rey final, holding a 1-0 lead in the first leg against rivals Athletic Club. The second leg will be at their home stadium. The two teams met in San Sebastian back in September, where Los Blancos earned a 2-1 victory, despite Dean Huijsen being sent off. That meant they have won the last five meetings between the two in La Liga games. It was 2019 the last time Real Sociedad won at the Bernabeu.There is some concerning news being reported for Real Madrid heading into the game. Kylian Mbappe is dealing with a knee issue and, depending on a late fitness test. If so, he will join Jude Bellingham, who is also expected out until March. Vinicius Jr. is back from suspension, and expect Trent Alexander-Arnold to see more minutes ahead of the Benfica game. Raul Asencio is one to watch, having not trained on Thursday due to the flu. Antonio Rudiger or David Alaba could start if he does not make it.3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. GMT Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.Jordan Merritt is a staff writer for Real Madrid On SI. Before joining On SI, he wrote at Fansided, covering Ole Miss football, basketball, and baseball. He has also written for YardBarker, Heavy Sports, and the official EFL site. Merritt is a big sports fan, spending most of his weekends watching Soccer, the NFL, the NBA, college football/basketball, and others. Before starting his career as a freelance writer, Merritt was an Engineer for over 10 years. He lives in West Yorkshire, England, and is keenly interested in sports trading cards.
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