Two Real Madrid stars at risk of suspension heading into Real Sociedad clash | OneFootball

Real Madrid lock horns with Real Sociedad later tonight at the Santiago Bernabeu in La Liga, hoping to take the lead in the La Liga title race.

With only one point separating them from Barcelona, a victory tonight will take Real Madrid two points clear, putting pressure on their rivals who play Girona on Monday night.

Alvaro Arbeloa has been boosted by the return of Vinicius Jr. for the game after he missed out against Valencia through suspension for an accumulation of cards.

Carreras, Mastantuono at risk of suspension

Now, though, heading into tonight’s game against Real Sociedad, Real Madrid have two more players who are staring at a potential suspension risk.

Indeed, defender Alvaro Carreras and forward Franco Mastantuono could face a one-match ban if they are booked in tonight’s match at the Santiago Bernabeu.

One booking away from suspension. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images)

Both the summer arrivals are currently on four yellow cards in La Liga this season. Another one tonight would take the count to five, earning them an automatic suspension for accumulation of cards.

In that case, both Carreras and Mastantuono would end up missing Real Madrid’s next La Liga clash against Osasuna away from home on 21 February.

Real Madrid have alternatives in both positions, with Fran Garcia and Ferland Mendy available to fill in at left-back, while Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo, if he recovers, can step in for Mastantuono in the attacking unit.

Yet, both Carreras and Mastantuono will want to keep their discipline and ensure that they finish the game without getting cautioned.