No Ronaldo but plenty of options as Real Madrid kick off in San Sebastian

Real Madrid kick off their campaign without Cristiano Ronaldo but with a wealth of attacking talent when they take on Real Sociedad in the Basque side's Anoeta Stadium on Sunday evening.

Ronaldo is still putting the finishing touches to his recovery following this summer's European Championship, but Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has plenty of options to partner Gareth Bale in attack.

Alvaro Morata returned to Madrid this summer, while the club has also decided the time has come for the talented Marcos Asensio to remain in the first team squad. Meanwhile James Rodriguez, who may or may not move on before the end of the month, and Isco offer further options as Zidane looks to put his attack together.

Luka Modric missed the first game of the new campaign through a suspension carried over from the end of last season while Zidane may prefer not to risk Pepe, who has carried an injury in recent days, and give a start to Rafael Varene.

Finally Kiko Casilla will play in goal as Keylor Navas finishes his recovery from close-season ankle surgery.

Real Madrid have enjoyed recent visits to San Sebastian and have only lost three times in their last 20 visits.

It has been a quiet summer for Real Sociedad, although the arrival of Brazilian striker William Jose from Las Palmas looks to have given the side extra firepower in attack as Imanol Agirretxe looks to get to full fitness.

However, on Sunday all eyes will be on 19-year-old striker Mikel Oyarzabal, who on Friday signed a contract extension in the face of rumored interest from Athletic Club Bilbao.

The fact the new deal was announced just hours after stories of interest from Real Sociedad's more powerful neighbors were published hints at more than a slice at theater from the club, but if Oyarzabal can hit the net against Madrid on Sunday, his hero status would be assured. Endit