Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior converted penalties to help earn Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Real Sociedad after the host was repeatedly denied by the woodwork in La Liga on Saturday. Vinícius put the visitors ahead in the 58th minute after an unnecessary handball by former Manchester City player Sergio Gómez gave the Madrid forward the chance to break the deadlock.

Kylian Mbappé arrived at Real Madrid with the greatest of expectations, but the Frenchman’s early La Liga struggles have marred his blockbuster transfer and his new club’s title defense. Real Madrid added a 15th Champions League title and 36th La Liga title to its trophy cabinet at the end of the 2023–24 season.

Club captain Mikel Oyarzabal is injured and will miss the Real Madrid game, while former Madrid striker Takefusa Kubo will lead the attacking line for Saturday's clash. Possible Real Sociedad XI: Remiro;