Take Kubo threatens Real Madrid with the 'law of the ex'

Real Sociedad has been an uncomfortable rival for Real Madrid in recent years whenever they have visited the Bernabéu, securing two draws and one victory in their last five encounters. They will face each other again on Sunday (21:00 CET), and the San Sebastian-based team is eager to continue growing in La Liga after a somewhat hesitant start, though they remain undefeated with three draws and one win. One player in the txuri-urdin team has been particularly outstanding at the beginning of this season, Takefusa Kubo, whose rights are shared equally by both teams.

The Japanese player has had a brilliant start to the season. He will be the main threat to Ancelotti's team this Sunday, and combined with the curse of former players, it increases concern for the Whites. Real Madrid has conceded two goals in four league matches, and both were scored by former players: Arribas for Almería and Mayoral for Getafe. Now, the presence of Kubo puts Real Madrid on alert, and they will need to focus on his runs and prevent his numbers from growing.

The LaLiga top scorers list is led by Bellingham with five goals, followed by three players who passed through Castilla and then played for the first team: Kubo, Morata, and William José, each with three goals. However, it's the Japanese player who catches Real Madrid's attention, as they could potentially bring him back by paying half of his €60 million release clause. Kubo has found a team where his footballing imagination can flourish. The continuity provided by Imanol Alguacil allows him to grow and become increasingly important. He is refining his weaknesses and sharpening his strengths, one of which is improving his accuracy.

The Madridista fans fear that another former player might appear on Sunday to score against their team, which seems to be a tradition, conceding goals from players who once wore their jersey. It's a motivating factor to score against their former team, even though they try not to celebrate it. The list of "executioners" could start with Joselu, who has scored seven goals against his current team: 2 with Espanyol, 3 with Alavés, and 2 with Deportivo. But the list extends to include Negredo, Soldado, Parejo, Sobrino, Sarabia, Llorente, Willian José, Duro, Hermoso, Melero, Morata, Raúl de Tomás, Lucas Torró, Arribas, Mayoral, and more.