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Real Madrid hosts Real Sociedad in La Liga at Santiago Bernabeu

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 8:05 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Real Madrid hosts Real Sociedad in La Liga at Santiago Bernabeu

Summary

Real Madrid hosts Real Sociedad this evening at the Santiago Bernabeu for their postponed Matchday 1 fixture. Madrid seeks to build on their recent 2-1 victory over Espanyol, where Jude Bellingham scored the opener. Jose Mourinho's squad will be without several key players, including Aurelien Tchouameni and Rodrygo. Despite absences, Mourinho has named a strong squad with new signing Marc Cucurella expected to make his first start along with Kylian Mbappe leading the attack. The match is expected to be competitive as both teams aim for early points in La Liga.

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Status Watch

•Real Madrid plays Real Sociedad in a postponed fixture at Santiago Bernabeu.
•Jose Mourinho aims for his second win after a 2-1 victory over Espanyol.
•Key absentees include Aurelien Tchouameni, Rodrygo, and Eder Militao.
•Marc Cucurella may make his debut as part of a strong 23-man squad.
•Match time is set after Madrid's last game just four days ago.

Latest Updates

8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Bellingham, Cucurella start in a 4-2-3-1: How Real Madrid can line up against Real Sociedad

What they're saying

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Real Madrid return to the Santiago Bernabeu tonight as they host Real Sociedad in their postponed Matchday 1 fixture, with Jose Mourinho looking to make it two La Liga wins from two.Madrid opened thei...
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