Real Madrid is set to close its La Liga season in a match against Real Sociedad, with Luka Modric and coach Carlo Ancelotti both preparing for an emotional farewell at the Santiago Bernabéu this Saturday. Modric, who will depart the club following the Club World Cup, has been a cornerstone of Real Madrid’s successes over the years. Similarly, Ancelotti is at the end of his tenure with the team as he transitions to manage the Brazil national team.
Alongside Modric, Lucas Vázquez has also been named in the starting lineup as speculation grows over his potential exit from the club, while Jesús Vallejo, who is without a contract for the upcoming tournament, will start on the bench.
Kylian Mbappé is leading Real Madrid’s offense in the match, seeking to secure the top scorer title and claim the coveted Golden Boot.
On the other side, Real Sociedad’s coach Imanol Alguacil is concluding his own chapter with the club. His lineup reflects several rotations, with key players like Alex Remiro, Martín Zubimendi, and Mikel Oyarzabal not part of the starting eleven.
The starting eleven for Real Madrid includes: Lunin; Lucas Vázquez, Tchouaméni, Asencio, Fran García; Modric, Valverde, Ceballos; Arda Güler, Brahim, and Mbappé. Meanwhile, Real Sociedad will field: Marrero; Aramburu, Jon Martín, Pacheco, Ahien Muñoz; Turrientes, Sucic, Pablo Marín; Take Kubo, Arkaitz Mariezkurrena, and Sergio Gómez.
This match not only represents the end of a significant era for both clubs but also stands as a platform for new beginnings as both Modric and Ancelotti look towards their future endeavors. Fans can hope for a competitive display that pays homage to their contributions to the teams.