Official: Real Madrid starting lineup against Real Sociedad | La Liga GW5
Official: Real Madrid's lineup for their match against Real Sociedad in La Liga Game Week 5.
In just a few hours, Real Madrid will face off against Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena, marking their first game since the international break.
Before the match, coach Carlo Ancelotti revealed the players who will be starting against Imanol Alguacil's team.
Leading up to the match, there was considerable discussion about whether Brahim Diaz or Arda Guler should be chosen to fill a midfield spot for Real Madrid, especially given the team's injury challenges.
Ancelotti has decided to include both players in the starting lineup, potentially adjusting the formation to a 4-1-2-1-2, resembling the setup Real Madrid used in the previous season.
In that scenario, Brahim might take on the role of attacking midfielder, while Guler would play as one of the central midfielders paired with Federico Valverde. Captain Luka Modric would take up the pivot role.
Another possibility is a 4-3-3 formation featuring Brahim on the right wing. Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. would round out the attacking lineup for Real Madrid, while Rodrygo Goes would start on the bench.
Eder Militao and Ferland Mendy are back in the lineup for defense after overcoming their injuries. Dani Carvajal and Antonio Rudiger round out the defensive lineup, while Thibaut Courtois takes his position in goal.
