Real Madrid CF vs. Real Sociedad de Fútbol

Real Madrid enter this La Liga opener at the Santiago Bernabéu as clear favorites, buoyed by a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Espanyol in Jose Mourinho’s first match back in charge and a dominant head-to-head record that includes three straight victories. Despite multiple absences including Éder Militão, Rodrygo, Raúl Asencio and Ferland Mendy, plus doubts over Jude Bellingham’s ankle and other squad members, the hosts retain elite attacking depth with Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and Arda Güler expected to feature. Real Sociedad arrive winless after a 1-0 defeat at Real Betis and have struggled on the road, limiting their prospects of an upset despite a competitive squad. Trader consensus reflects Madrid’s superior form, home edge and historical edge in this fixture.