Real Madrid are closing in on the La Liga title ahead of facing Real Sociedad on April 26.
Los Blancos are cruising towards the Spanish domestic crown after Jude Bellingham’s late goal secured a 3-2 El Clasico win over Barcelona last weekend.
La Liga have also granted permission for Real Madrid to bring this game forward by 24 hours to allow for extra time for their midweek UEFA Champions League trip to Bayern Munich.
Carlo Ancelotti need just eight more points to seal the league title with hosts Real Sociedad battling to confirm a UEFA Europa League qualification spot this season.
WATCH: Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad with ESPN+ in the USA
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad kick off time
This La Liga clash kicks off at the Estadio Anoeta on Friday, April 26 at 9:00 p.m. local time in San Sebastian, Spain.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories around the globe:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Fri, Apr. 26 | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Fri, Apr. 26 | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| UK | Fri, Apr. 26 | 8:00 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Sat, Apr. 27 | 5:00 a.m. AEST |
| India | Sat, Apr. 27 | 12:30 a.m. IST |
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this La Liga match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | ESPN Deportes | Fubo, ESPN+, |
| Canada | — |
TSN+ |
| UK | Premier Sports 2, ITV4 | Premier Sports Player, La Liga TV, ITVX |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | — | JioTV |
USA: This game is available on ESPN+, with Spanish language options on ESPN Deportes, and streaming on Fubo with the latter offering a FREE trial to new users.
Canada: This game is live broadcasting and streaming on TSN+. French language options are on RDS 2.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream every match live and on demand on Optus Sport.
UK: This match will be streamed on La Liga TV and broadcast on Premier Sports 1. Additional free-to-air options are also available in the UK, live on ITV4 and streaming on ITVX.
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Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad lineups, team news
Ancelotti is expected to make a raft of changes with Bayern Munich on his mind ahead of the trip to the Basque Country. French international Ferland Mendy misses out with a muscle injury as Fran Garcia prepares to step in.
Lucas Vazquez, Nacho Fernandez, Luka Modric, Brahim Diaz and Joselu could also start for the visitors.
Real Madrid predicted XI (4-3-3): Lunin (GK) — Vazquez, Tchouameni, Rudiger, Garcia — Modric, Tchouameni, Ceballos — Diaz, Joselu, Vinicius Junior.
Real Madrid subs: TBC
Brais Mendez remains sidelined for Real Sociedad, due to a foot injury, with right-back Hamed Traore ruled out with a calf problem. Former Real Madrid defender Alvaro Odriozola is expected to rotate into the team.
Real Sociedad predicted XI (4-3-3): Remiro (GK) — Odriozola, Le Normand, Pacheco, Galan — Zubimendi, Turrientes, Merino — Kubo, Oyarzabal, Barrenetxea.
Real Sociedad subs: TBC
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Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad prediction
Real Madrid are almost over the line in the title battle but Real Sociedad still have something to play for as they scrap for a top six spot in the run-in.
Imanol Alguacil’s team are unbeaten in their last five league games and they have not lost at home in La Liga action since mid-February.
Prediction: Real Madrid 1-1 Real Sociedad
