How to watch Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid live on June 21, 2020: preview and broadcast listings

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The Merengues' are aiming to gain some grounds on league-leaders Barcelona and a win on Sunday will steer the club in the right direction.

Match Preview

Real Sociedad will welcome Real Madrid to the Reale Arena for their second game of the season following the restart of La Liga. Los Blancos, who have won their last two games in succession, are aiming to make it three wins out of three in anticipation of closing down the gab established by Barcelona.

Following Los Blaugrana's 0-0 draw with Sevilla on Friday, the Merengues could reduce the point deficit to just one with a win against Sociedad and with eight more matches to go. Currently, the form of Zidane's men subliminally suggest that they could be heading for a triumphant spell away from home on Sunday.

Over the course of their last four matches in all competitions, they have secured three wins and one defeat. In a broader scope, the Bernabeu outfit will be required to put in a lot more work considering the fact that they have managed just five wins from a possible 10 and have been defeated on four of those instances.

For Real Sociedad, the clash with Madrid is a real test of their ambitions to secure a top-four finish being within the reach the club. So far, just five points separates the Basque outfit and Sevilla who reside in fourth position with 52 points after 30 outings.

Meanwhile, the resumption of the season is yet to bring good fortune for Barrenetxea's men who have drawn one and lost one of their two outings so far. In a more defined domain, they have picked up seven wins, two loses and a draw in their last 10 appearances.

Needless to say, an interesting showdown between Sociedad and Real Madrid beckons considering that the latter - who have lost two of the last three meetings with the hosts - secured a 3-1 win over Sunday's opponents in the reverse fixture.

Team news

Real Soceidad loanee Martin Odeegard risks missing out on featuring in Sunday's encounter against his parent-club after picking up a muscle injury in the prvevious game with Alaves. The avaialability of Ander Guevara, Ander Barrenetxea and Luca Sangalli remains uncertain whereas Asier Illarramendi is not expected to play any more roles in the ongoing campaign.

Joseba Zaldua is unavailable after picking up a red card against Alaves whiles Mikel Merino returns from a ban. Even more positively, Nacho Monreal, Robin Le Normand and Portu are all in contention for places in the starting lineup.

For Real Madrid, Nacho, Luka Jovic, Lucas Vazquez and Isco are all ruled out of action due to injuries. Marcos Asensio will be pushing for more minutes after exceling as a subsitute against Valencia on Thursday - the Spaniard's first game after his lenghty injury lay-off.

Possible starting XI

Real Sociedad: Remiro; Elustondo, Llotente, Le Normand, Monreal; Merino, Zubeldia, Odegaard; Oyarzabal, Willian Jose, Januzaj.

Real Madrid: Courtois; Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Mendy; Valverde, Casemiro, Kroos; Hazard, Benzema, Vinicius Jr.

Key stats

Real Madrid won the reverse fixture against Real Sociedad by three goals to one.
Real Sociedad has won two of their last three matches with Real Madrid.
Sergio Ramos (6) is Real Madrid's second highest goalscorer in La Liga this season.