4-3-3: Predicted Real Madrid starting eleven vs Real Sociedad

Real Madrid will be without Ronaldo and Benzema as the team seek to get back to winning ways in the league. Two straight home draws have seen the team lag behind table toppers and arch rivals Barcelona by four points with just three matches into the domestic season.

The midweek win against APOEL in the Champions League will serve as a huge boast going into this match, but against a Real Sociedad team that are yet to drop a point this season, Real have more than a formidable  opposition.

Keylor Navas will keep his place in goal after been benched for the last league game.

Marcelo is suspended, after his red card in the 1-1 draw against Levante. Theo Hernandez will replace him at left back.

Sergio Ramos and Varane should be the centre the centre back pairing. Nacho played against Levante and APOEL, three games in a week may be too much for the Spanish international. Carvajal should keep his place at right back.

The trio of Casemiro, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos have been the strongest midfield combination for Madrid over the past few season. The three are fit and should start what would be a key game for the Los Blancos.

Isco was flashy against APOEL, but he needs to be effective in this match. He should start on the right wing. Asensio missed the match against APOEL because of a shaving pimple on his leg. He should be back and ready to play, and should start on the left side of the attack.

Gareth Bale becomes the team's makeshift top striker in Benzema and Ronaldo's absence.