Real Sociedad and Real Madrid meet on Friday in what looks set to be an exhibition of dribbling from Vinicius and Takefusa Kubo.

That's what their data so far suggests, with the Brazilian native the 4th most successful dribbler in Europe's big 5 leagues and the Japanese in 12th place. This data covers matches in La Liga and Champions League.

Meanwhile, coach Carlo Ancelotti did not include Jude Bellingham in the squad to face Real Sociedad on Friday in La Liga, with Ancelotti explaining the England international had a "stomach problem".

Madrid boast an 11-point lead at the top of the table ahead of Barcelona, who confirmed this week that coach Xavi Hernandez will stay at the club next season. Xavi had declared in January he would leave this summer.

Real Sociedad starting lineup: Remiro (GK); Odriozola, Le Normand, Zubeldia, Galan; Merino, Zubimendi; Turrientes, Barrenetxea, Kubo; Oyarzabal.

Real Madrid starting lineup: Kepa (GK); Carvajal, Militao, Nacho, Fran Garcia; Modric, Tchouameni, Ceballos; Diaz; Guler and Joselu.

 

April 26, 2024