Matchday 4 of LaLiga EA Sports brings an exciting clash at the Reale Arena, where Real Sociedad will host Real Madrid in a match marked by rotations and surprises in both lineups. The game arrives at a key moment for both sides: the hosts are still chasing their first win of the season, while Los Blancos want to keep their perfect start alive.

Rotations in Xabi Alonso’s lineup

Coach Xabi Alonso has decided to rest two of his stars, Uruguayan Federico Valverde and Argentine Franco Mastantuono, who both recently featured in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers. In their place, the manager has opted for Brahim Díaz and Dani Ceballos, while moving Dani Carvajal back into the right-back role ahead of Alexander-Arnold.

Surprises in Real Sociedad’s XI

For the txuri-urdin, coach Sergio Francisco introduced several surprises in his lineup. The last-minute absence of Luka Sucic due to illness opened the door for Mikel Goti to make his first-ever start in LaLiga. Portuguese forward Gonçalo Guedes replaces the injured Take Kubo, while Elustondo comes into defense in place of Jon Mikel Aramburu.

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