{
  "id": 3450543,
  "title": "Real Madrid’s new signing finally set for first start in Real Sociedad clash – report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/real-madrids-new-signing-finally-set-for-first-start-in-real-sociedad",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T06:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/real-madrid-signing-finally-set-064500457.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Real Madrid's new signing, Marc Cucurella, is set to make his debut for the club in their upcoming home match against Real Sociedad. According to sources, the summer signing will start at left-back, with Jose Mourinho planning to keep a largely unchanged starting XI for the 2026/27 La Liga season opener. This will be Cucurella's first start for Real Madrid, following an initial appearance off the bench against Espanyol. The match will provide fans with a prime opportunity to witness the club's notable summer arrival in action. Cucurella, who played an integral role in Spain's World Cup triumph, will also be honored during the game for his contribution to the national team's victory.",
  "summary": "Real Madrid are expected to give Marc Cucurella his first start at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday, with the summer signing in line to be the only alteration to Jose Mourinho’s starting XI agains...",
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  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Manchester United preparing €50 million offer for Real Madrid midfielder",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/manchester-united-preparing-50-million-offer-for-real-madrid",
        "published": "2026-08-26T06:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}