“Brilliant line up” – Bellingham, Rodrygo start in a 4-4-2: How Real Madrid could line up against Real Sociedad
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Real Madrid will strive to maintain their perfect winning streak this season when they face Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu in Matchday 5 of La Liga. Having secured four wins in four matches before the international break, including a recent 2-1 victory with a late winner from Jude Bellingham, the focus will once again be on the England international.
Carlo Ancelotti is prepared to welcome Dani Ceballos back into the squad for the first time this season. However, Ferland Mendy, though back in training, is not yet ready for a return to action. Arda Guler and Vinicius Jr are still on the path to recovery, while Eder Militao and Thibaut Courtois remain long-term absentees.
Given the ongoing competition with Barcelona, who are playing Real Betis, Real Madrid could potentially find themselves trailing their arch-rivals in the table. Imanol Alguacil’s Real Sociedad presents a formidable challenge. Here’s how Ancelotti could set up his team for Sunday:
Real Madrid is set to face Real Sociedad in an upcoming La Liga match, aiming to continue their winning streak. Here’s a predicted lineup and potential substitutes for the game:
Starters:
- Goalkeeper: Kepa Arrizabalaga
- Defenders: Dani Carvajal, Fran Garcia, David Alaba, Antonio Rudiger
- Midfielders: Aurelien Tchouameni, Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham
- Forwards: Joselu, Rodrygo Goes
Substitutes:
- Andriy Lunin
- Toni Kroos
- Luka Modric
- Brahim Diaz
- Dani Ceballos
The lineup is structured with a strong defense and a dynamic midfield, featuring the impressive Aurelien Tchouameni at the base and promising young talent like Jude Bellingham in the attacking midfield role. Ancelotti is likely to introduce experienced players like Kroos and Modric from the bench if needed for control and creativity. Additionally, Brahim Diaz and Dani Ceballos are available as potential impact substitutes.