Real Madrid: 5 players who must shine against Real Sociedad

Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad is one of the most important games of the season.

Once again, La Liga is Real Madrid’s to lose. The club’s attack has been in fine form in the first two games after the postponement, scoring three goals against Eibar and then dominating Valencia in the second half of a 3-0 win to avenge their December draw at the Mestalla.

Real’s huge win over Valencia was made all the more sweeter by FC Barcelona dropping points to Sevilla. Los Blancos defeated Barcelona 2-0 in March and have always been the stronger side, and now they have a chance to show it.

They just need to take care of their toughest challenge of this period of the season. Real Sociedad. Here are five players who must shine in order for Real Madrid to pick up all three points, because they will need every single point in this title race.

GK Thibaut Courtois

Although Thibaut Courtois came under fire for the goal he allowed against Eibar, he also made some important stops in that game. Courtois was, once again, impeccable against Valencia, keeping a clean sheet against a side that had threatened.

Courtois was missed in the Copa del Rey when Alphonse Areola and Real’s backup defense were overwhelmed by Martin Odegaard, Alexander Isak, and Real Sociedad.

He will need to have a massive performance at the Anoeta Stadium on Sunday in order for Los Blancos to pick up their second win of the La Liga season over Sociedad.