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Becks back in the fold

David Beckham's spell in the wilderness at Real Madrid is at an end after coach Fabio Capello handed him a recall for the weekend meeting with Real Sociedad.

Beckham has not featured for Real since agreeing a summer move to LA Galaxy in January, as Capello stated he would no longer consider the former England captain for selection.

The Italian softened his stance following a period of reflection, but Beckham has still not figured for Real since 7th January.

Real have lost their last two games against Villarreal and Levante to slip off the title pace and Capello has opted to ring the changes.

Capello takes his charges to Sociedad on Saturday and Beckham could figure in a game which will be screened live on Sky Sports Xtra.

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CAPELLO GOES BECKS TO THE FUTURE

David Beckham has been recalled to the Real Madrid squad, less than a month after coach Fabio Capello said he would never play for the team again.

The former England captain was on Friday named in a 20-man party for Saturday's Primera Liga match at Real Sociedad.

Beckham has not played for Madrid since last month revealing his decision to join MLS side the Los Angeles Galaxy when his contract with the Spanish giants runs out this summer.

Capello had initially declared that Beckham would train - but not play - for the team following that announcement, believing a player whose future lay elsewhere would not be able to commit himself 100%.

But the Italian coach has since softened that stance and on Friday recalled the midfielder for the first time in six games.

Beckham's most recent appearance for Madrid came in the 2-0 defeat at Deportivo La Coruna in the club's opening match of 2007.

Since then the 31-year-old has been left out of the squads for the league games against Real Zaragoza, Real Mallorca, Villarreal and Levante, as well as both Copa del Rey games against Real Betis.

Of those six matches, Madrid have won two, drawn two and lost two.

Both of those defeats have come in Madrid's last two matches - against Villarreal and Levante - as the club have slipped five points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona.

The team were also knocked out of the cup by Betis on the away goals rule.

A recall for Beckham looked highly unlikely following comments by Capello and sporting director Predrag Mijatovic earlier this week.

When asked if Beckham should have been involved for last Sunday's defeat to Levante, Capello said: "He (Beckham) has been here three years and the results have not been good.

"We are trying a new line-up, and I am waiting for important players (to return from injury). I am convinced by my decisions. For example, he played against Depor and we lost."

While Mijatovic said on Monday: "Beckham has been a great professional these years, but he has decided to leave for another team.

"Now we want to give more opportunities to the younger players so they have more minutes."

However, Beckham has had support from within the Madrid side, with one of the team's three captains, Guti, admitting this week he would like to see the Englishman return to the side.

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Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid

• Keepers: Iker Casillas, Diego López, Adán.

• Defenders: Helguera, Sergio Ramos, Cannavaro, Miguel Torres, Salgado, Miñambres, Pavón.

• Midfielders: Beckham, Diarra, Gago, Reyes, Robinho, Guti, Emerson.

• Strikers: Raúl, Higuaín, Van Nistelrooy.

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1 – REAL SOCIEDAD: Bravo; Garrido, Mikel González, Juanito, Gerardo; Aramburu (Herrera 58’), Elustondo (Estrada 85’), Xabi Prieto, Savio; Rivas and Kovacevic (Skoubo 58’).

2 – REAL MADRID: Casillas; Sergio Ramos, Helguera, Cannavaro, Torres; Beckham, Emerson (Diarra 65’), Gago, Raúl (Higuaín 72’); Guti (Reyes 79’) and Van Nistelrooy.

GOALS:

1-0, min. 7: Aranburu after a faulty deflection by Casillas.

1-1, min. 36:Beckham with a free kick.

1-2, min. 48: Van Nistelrooy heads a cross from Torres.

REFEREE: Rodríguez Santiago (Castille-Leon Refereeing Association). Booked Cannavaro (20`), Van Nistelrooy (58’), Rivas (63’), Gago (68’), Helguera (73’) and Beckham (75’).

HIGHLIGHTS: First fixture of the 22nd matchday of the Spanish Primera Liga played in Real Sociedad's Anoeta stadium.

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Real Madrid vs. Betis

• Keepers: Casillas, Diego López.

• Defenders: Salgado, Sergio Ramos, Cannavaro, Pavón, Mejía, Roberto Carlos, Marcelo, Torres, Helguera.

• Midfielders: Emerson, Gago, Beckham, Guti, Reyes, Robinho.

• Strikers: Raúl, Van Nistelrooy, Higuaín.

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