Chelsea hosts Real Sociedad in pre-season friendly at Stamford Bridge
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Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Chelsea played against Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge on August 15, 2026, in their final pre-season friendly ahead of the Premier League season. The match marks Xabi Alonso's debut at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea's new manager. Chelsea showcased several new signings including Morgan Rogers and Jordan Henderson, while Real Sociedad looked to build on their recent victories over Premier League opponents. The fixture serves as a final chance for both teams to finalize their strategies before competitive play resumes.
- •Chelsea and Real Sociedad meet for a pre-season friendly
- •Xabi Alonso makes his managerial debut at Stamford Bridge
- •New signings for Chelsea include Morgan Rogers and Jordan Henderson
- •Real Sociedad has previous wins over Aston Villa and Wolves
- •Match seen as final opportunity for squad assessment before league starts
- 3:55 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea beat Real Sociedad in final pre-season warm-up
- 3:07 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea vs Real Sociedad Results Today: Club Friendly Live Score, Updates, Stats
"Chelsea hosted Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in their final pre-season friendly before the new Premier League campaign. The Chelsea vs Real Sociedad clash also marked a major moment for new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso, who took charge of his first match at Stamford Bridge against the club where he […] The post Chelsea vs Real Sociedad Results Today: Club Friendly Live Score, Updates, Stats appeared first on HEAVY.
"Chelsea ended their pre-season preparations with an encouraging 3-1 victory over Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge, giving new manager Xabi Alonso a positive result in his first match at the stadium.Th...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 3:55 PMChelsea beat Real Sociedad in final pre-season warm-up
Chelsea ended their pre-season preparations with an encouraging 3-1 victory over Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge, giving new manager Xabi Alonso a positive result in his first match at the stadium.Th...
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 3:07 PMChelsea vs Real Sociedad Results Today: Club Friendly Live Score, Updates, Stats
Chelsea hosted Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in their final pre-season friendly before the new Premier League campaign. The Chelsea vs Real Sociedad clash also marked a major moment for new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso, who took charge of his first match at Stamford Bridge against the club where he […] The post Chelsea vs Real Sociedad Results Today: Club Friendly Live Score, Updates, Stats appeared first on HEAVY.
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