Overview

• Real Madrid travel to San Sebastian on September 13 on nine points from three games, while Real Sociedad seek a first win after taking two points from their opening three.
• Alonso is unsure whether Federico Valverde and Franco Mastantuono can start after late international duty, with Dani Ceballos identified as cover if needed.
• Jude Bellingham is out for this match as he continues shoulder recovery, with Alonso expressing hope for a return before October; Eduardo Camavinga, Ferland Mendy and Endrick also remain sidelined.
• Multiple outlets report potential tweaks, including an Mbappé–Vinícius–Rodrygo front three and a right-back decision between Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dani Carvajal, though final selections are unconfirmed.
• Real Sociedad’s captain Igor Zubeldia and coach Sergio Francisco credit Alonso for sharper post-loss pressing and more possession play at Madrid, framing a tougher test for the hosts.