Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad 2026: La Liga match preview

Real Madrid will face Real Sociedad in a rescheduled Matchday 1 fixture at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday night, marking José Mourinho's first home game of the 2026-27 La Liga season. The match was originally scheduled for the opening weekend but was pushed back due to several Real Madrid players being involved in the World Cup.

Despite the quick turnaround, Mourinho's team has been in impressive form, winning four consecutive games across all competitions and being unbeaten in nine matches. Real Sociedad, on the other hand, have struggled, losing four consecutive games and without a victory in their last nine La Liga matches. The absence of key players such as Éder Militão, Rodrygo, Raúl Asencio, Ferland Mendy, Thiago Pitarch, and Endrick will add to Mourinho's challenges, while Real Sociedad's need for a response after their 1-0 loss to Real Betis will be a significant factor in the match dynamics.

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