Real Sociedad 0 Real Madrid 1! La Liga procession for Carlo Ancelotti's side continues

And the forward goes down under the close attention of Fran Garcia wanting a penalty but the referee waves away the protests.

Too much back chat to the referee.

A lovely mazy dribble from Barrenetxea sets up Take and he looks to slip a shot inside Kepa's near post but the keeper saves with his feet.

As might be expected. But the visitors' side is organised and not giving any cheap chances.

ODRIOZOLA GETS TO THE BYLINE BUT HIS CROSS IS TOO HIGH

Then the ball is put back into the box by Javi Galen but Take could not get close to the centre.

And Kepa in goal just gets a touch to push it away to safety.

Few more popular players in Spain.

Madrid look an attractive 9/4, while Sociedad are 5/4 favourites.

The stats say strengths of La Real are aerial duels and attacking set pieces, while the former is one of the rare areas the leaders have struggled with - and their defensive colossus Antonio Rudiger is not starting.

After their last-minute victory against Barcelona last weekend, Carlo Ancelotti's side stand 11 points clear of their rivals with just six games remaining. A victory here could bring the title within touching distance.

Seven points behind Athletic Bilbao in fifth, Sociedad find themselves looking to remain in sixth, the Europa Championship qualifying spot, three points clear of Real Betis with Valencia a further point behind.

It remains a talented starting XI but more than half a dozen starters in their first choice side start on the bench tonight.

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