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Real Madrid will play what could be a crucial match against Valencia next Sunday, so gaining momentum ahead of that meeting could be crucial. Real Sociedad are a decent football team but Los Blancos should definitely have the edge in this one if they play with intensity and focus.
Varane has made his return to the squad list and he is expected to start the match. Benítez should not be thinking too much about rotations given that his players enjoyed some days off for Christmas, so most regulars should make it into the starting XI as well. Bale, Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo will most likely play upfront with James, Kroos and Modric in the midfield.
Carlos Vela and Agirretxe are playing very well this season so Real's defensive line will have their hands full against these two attacking players. Danilo and Marcelo will cover the flanks with Pepe and Varane in the center of the defensive line.
Match Information:
Time: 16:00 CET, 10:00 EST.
Venue: Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, España.
Projected Real Madrid XI: Navas, Danilo, Pepe, Varane, Marcelo, Kroos, Modric, James, Bale, Ronaldo, Benzema.
TV Information: BeIN Sports USA, Sky Sports 1 (UK), Others.
Stream Information: Others.