Primera Liga: Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad preview

Nov 08, 2013
Primera Liga: Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad preview
Real Madrid are looking to grab their 10th league win of the season when they face Real Sociedad on Saturday. After the defeat against rivals Barcelona last month Real Madrid bounced back thanks to three of their star players: Cristiano Ronaldo score six times, while Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale contributed three goals apiece. Real Sociedad have not managed to beat Real Madrid in their last 12 meetings, since May 2004. Sociedad are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions, including a 0-0 draw with Manchester United in the Champions League, but they are 11 points behind Real Madrid in the league table. They struggled away from home this season, just one win so far, and midfielder Xabi Prieto insists they have to do better if they want to extend that unbeaten streak. "We have to stay focused and play a good game if we are going to get something," Prieto said. "Let's see if we can continue in the way that the team is playing on a big stage. We always expect a great Real Madrid, playing at home with the support of their fans, and we need our best." Ronaldo, Pepe and Fabio Coentrao all missed training on Thursday but all three are expected to be fit for Saturday's match. In the other team former Madrid midfielder Esteban Granero will not be available while Diego Ifran is also out. Here are the odds for this match at Bet365: Real Madrid win - 1/7 Draw - 7/1 Real Sociedad win - 16/1
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