Squad List: Out Players: Bellingham, Militao, Rodrygo Match Notes: Real Sociedad is in excellent form since hiring Pellegrino Matarazzo, unbeaten in their last 11 matches. Real Sociedad has not won in the Bernabeu since January 2019. Injuries for La Real include Take Kubo, Brais Mendez, Barrenetxea, and Unai Marrero. Real Madrid travel to Lisbon once again to face Benfica following this match. HALA MADRID Y NADA MAS!!
They are in great form ,difficult game but the 3 points are an absolute must,have to put pressure on Barcelona it is now or never
Win tonight and we go top of the league. I have no doubts that we will win La Liga. Zero doubts. Even throughout this apparent "crisis" we are 1 point away. We have big players coming back now and the team spirit is back. I know some fans get big energy and self-importance from hating on the team but you will have to suck it up when we win. You will join us at the end like you always do and celebrate and pretend like you always believed and trusted the team.
We will still score the same amount of goals without Mbappe. It will be more shared. Hell even a stock city player like Joselu scored tons of goals with minimal minutes. A number 9 at Madrid will always score tons of goals.
Media for 3-4 days was saying Carvajal was set to start. Pretty pointless to follow most Spanish reporting
Curious how healthy Rudiger is. We need him for the Benfica tie. Maybe Fede runs the right side a bit in this one, with Arda more central in front of the double pivot? If Gonzalo plays we need to feed him.
I feel bad for Carvajal. I don't care if he's leaving at the end of the year, in my book the man still has a ton to offer. Just needs a few games to pick up form Hope Gonzalo dazzles tonight. Though I'd rather see him as a lone striker to be completely honest. He hasn't impressed so far in a 4-4-2.
Would like to see a Trent assist to Gonzalo. Will be interesting to see how Gonzalo plays without Mbappe. His best performances have come when Mabppe was not in the team. Is this flat 4-4-2 or 4-3-3 or 4-4-2 Diamond?
Good that we are not risking Mbappe when he's not fully fit. Gonzalo didn't well as #9 vs Betis and Barca. He will score if we create enough chances.
Yes Yes Yes… i also think Rudiger with his strength is very important against Benfica. I think Arda will be switching position sometimes and be on the right side to pass or cross. He will be also near the box to shoot if Vini sees him. My eyes are on Trent. I want his creativity
🚨 Real Sociedad are currently on an 11 game unbeaten streak.8 wins, 3 draws.Tonight, vs Real Madrid at the Bernabéu. pic.twitter.com/j4vE3xqxS5— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) February 14, 2026
I'm glad the XI is not getting leaked to the media. Marca did say that Jimenez was demoted and Carvajal would be the 2nd choice RB. They got that part right.