Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Preview
- Tournament: LaLiga.
- Date: Sunday, October 6.
- Time: 7:00 PM GMT.
- Venue: Reale Arena.
Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid will be the last game in Matchday 9 of the ongoing LaLiga season as the weekend will end on a high with this high-octane clash.
La Real will enter this game on the back of a rather disappointing run of form as per their standards. They have managed just one win in their last five games across competitions, recording two draws and two defeats in the other four games. While they won their last LaLiga outing with a comfortable 3-0 score against Valencia, they grabbed an early lead but lost 2-1 against Anderlecht midweek in the Europa League, and will look to improve on that.
Atleti, on the other hand, are now one of just two teams that are still unbeaten in the Spanish top flight. They have recorded four wins and four draws domestically and were unbeaten across competitions until their last game, where they were mauled 4-0 by Benfica in Lisbon. With a 1-1 draw in the Madrid derby prior to that, Atletico will have to regroup and focus on the next game and try to bring their form back.
Having said that, let’s take a look at the team news coming out from both camps.
Real Sociedad Team News
Manager Imanol Alguacil fielded a full-strength lineup in their last league game as they played Valencia off the park with a clinical performance. The manager and the players will go for more of the same and the former will likely retain the same combination. Umar Sadiq was not 100% for the last game but still made the bench, while Arsen Zakaryan and Hamari Traore will remain sidelined with injuries.
Atletico Madrid Team News
Having fielded a strong lineup in the last league game, manager Diego Simeone will have to deal with the heart-wrenching loss of Robin Le Normand. Pablo Barrios and Cesar Azpilicueta will be out as well, while Marcos Llorente will miss out after a straight red against Real Madrid last time out.
Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineups
Real Sociedad Predicted Lineup (4-1-4-1)
Goalkeeper: Alex Remiro.
Defenders: Jon Aramburu, Igor Zubeldia, Nayef Aguerd, Javi Lopez.
Midfielders: Martin Zubimendi, Luka Sukic, Sergio Gomez.
Forwards: Takefusa Kubo, Ander Barrenetxea, Mikel Oyarzabal (C).
Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)
Goalkeeper: Jan Oblak.
Defenders: Reinildo Mandava, Jose Maria Gimenez, Axel Witsel.
Midfielders: Samuel Lino, Koke (C), Rodrigo de Paul, Conor Gallagher, Nahuel Molina.
Forwards: Antoine Griezmann, Alexander Sorloth.
Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Head-to-Head Record
The last five competitive meetings between these two Spanish sides have mostly gone Atletico’s way as they have recorded four wins, while the other game was a draw.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 25/05/24 | Real Soc. 0-2 Atleti | LaLiga |
| 08/10/23 | Atleti 2-1 Real Soc. | LaLiga |
| 28/05/23 | Atleti 2-1 Real Soc. | LaLiga |
| 03/09/22 | Real Soc. 1-1 Atleti | LaLiga |
| 23/05/22 | Real Soc. 1-2 Atleti | LaLiga |
Key Players to Watch
Sergio Gomez (Real Sociedad)
Midfielder Sergio Gomez will be in the spotlight for the hosts after a Player of the Match performance in their last league outing. He has bagged two assists so far this season, with two of those coming in the 3-0 win against Valencia. Real Sociedad players will look towards Gomez to come up with the goods as they look for a positive result.
Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid)
The Frenchman has been Atleti’s top performer this season, already racking up five GA in La Liga so far. Those include three assists and two goals, with the last contribution coming in a last-gasp 1-0 win against Celta Vigo away from home. The team plays their best when Griezmann is at his best and Diego Simeone will hope that is the case.
Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid Prediction
Recent history suggests Atletico Madrid are in a very formidable position heading into this contest, but the Reale Arena is a tough place to visit regardless. While the odds favour Atletico, a win will not come easy and they will have to work for it, while also staying compact at the back without Le Normand.
Prediction: Real Sociedad 1-2 Atletico Madrid.
Where to watch Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | ESPN+ |
| UK | Premier Sports |
| India | GXR |
| Spain | DAZN. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid?
A. Real Sociedad will host Atletico Madrid on Sunday, October 6 at 7:00 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid?
A. Real Sociedad 1-2 Atletico Madrid.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid?
A. Atleti have won four games, while the other has ended as a draw.
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