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Real Madrid will aim to give head coach Carlo Ancelotti a winning farewell when they host their final match of 2024/25 La Liga season against Real Sociedad on Saturday afternoon.
Los Blancos will end their La Liga season as the runners-up, finishing second on the points table. They picked up an impressive 2-0 victory over Sevilla last time out.
The hosts fell short with their performance this season in La Liga, the Champions League, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup; their only trophy came in August last year when they lifted the UEFA Super Cup under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti.
Carlo Ancelotti is set to bid farewell to Real Madrid after the last game against Real Sociedad, and Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso is set to take charge ahead of the summer 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
This match will also mark the final appearance for the Madrid skipper Luka Modric, who is set to play for the team one final time at Santiago Bernabeu.
In contrast, Real Sociedad had a disappointing La Liga this season. They have 13 wins, 17 losses, and seven draws from their 37 matches this season. They will arrive at Santiago Bernabeu after beating Girona 3-2 last time out. La Real are also set to be bidding farewell to their long-time manager, Imanol Aguacil, after this match.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this La Liga match in the U.S.:
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming options are available on ESPN+.
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What time does Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad kick off?
This La Liga clash takes place at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain and kicks off on Saturday, May 24 at 4:15 p.m. local time (CEST).
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, May 24 | 10:15 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, May 24 | 9:15 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, May 24 | 8:15 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, May 24 | 7:15 a.m. |
Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad predicted lineups, team news
The hosts are dealing with a long list of injuries going into this weekend's clash. The list includes Antonio Rudiger (meniscus), Ferland Mendy (muscle), David Alaba (meniscus), Endrick (muscle), Eduardo Camavinga (tendon), and Dani Carvajal (ligament), who are all sidelined with their injuries, while Brahim Diaz, Rodrygo (thigh), and Vinicius Junior all need to be assessed before this match.
Midfielder Jude Bellingham will be missing the weekend's contest due to suspension.
Lucas Vazquez and Luka Modric are set to appear for the final time when they play against Real Sociedad on Saturday. Raul Asencio is likely to feature in the starting XI after overcoming a muscular injury.
Real Madrid predicted lineup (4-4-2, right to left): Courtois (GK) — Vazquez, Asensio, Tchouameni, F Garcia — Guler, Valverde, Modric, Ceballos — Endrick, Mbappe.
Injured: Rudiger, Mendy, Alaba, Camavinga, Endrick, Carvajal, Diaz (doubtful), Rodrygo (doubtful), Vini Junior (doubtful)
Suspended: Bellingham
As for Real Sociedad, Spanish defender Aihen Munoz will be back in the starting lineup after serving a match suspension, but Nayef Aguerd (hamstring), Sheraldo Becker (knee), and Orri Oskarsson (hamstring) will remain sidelined for this match with their injuries.
Zubimendi is set to make his final appearance for La Real against Real Madrid on Saturday before leaving this summer.
Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Remiro (GK) — Traore, Elustondo, Zubeldia, Munoz — Zubimendi, Marin — Kubo, Mendez, Barrenetxea — Oyarzabal.
Injured: Aguerd, Becker, Oskarsson.
Suspended: None
La Liga fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Saturday, May 24
- Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad (10:15 a.m.)
- Espanyol vs. Las Palmas (12:30 p.m.)
- Leganes vs. Real Valladolid (12:30 p.m.)
- Alaves vs. Osasuna (3:00 p.m.)
- Getafe vs. Celta Vigo (3:00 p.m.)
- Rayo Vallecano vs. Real Mallorca (3:00 p.m.)
Sunday, May 25
- Girona vs. Atletico Madrid (8:00 a.m.)
- Villareal vs. Sevilla (10:15 a.m.)
- Athletic Bilbao vs. Barcelona (3:00 p.m.)
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