Real Madrid prepares for match against Real Sociedad at Bernabeu
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 12:01 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Real Madrid hosts Real Sociedad on August 26 at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. The team aims for a stronger performance after a narrow 2-1 victory over Espanyol in their season opener. Manager Jose Mourinho has to determine the starting lineup, particularly whether Yan Diomande will start ahead of Arda Guler. Several players, including Aurélien Tchouaméni and Endrick, are expected to be sidelined due to injury.
- •Match is scheduled for August 26, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET.
- •Madrid won their previous match 2-1 against Espanyol.
- •Real Sociedad lost their season opener to Real Betis.
- •Mourinho considering young talents Diomande and Cucurella for starting roles.
- •Injuries to Tchouaméni and Endrick limit available players for Real Madrid.
- 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid projected lineup vs. Real Sociedad: Is Yan Diomande ready for Bernabeu bow?
"Jose Mourniho must decide which young winger best suits his Real Madrid team - and which veteran will play in the midfield vs. Real Sociedad.
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