{
  "id": 3463772,
  "title": "Bellingham, Cucurella start in a 4-2-3-1: How Real Madrid can line up against Real Sociedad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/bellingham-cucurella-start-in-a-4-2-3-1-how-real-madrid-can-line-up",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T08:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bellingham-cucurella-start-4-2-080500142.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid return to the Santiago Bernabeu is set for a 4-2-3-1 formation as they take on Real Sociedad, aiming for two La Liga wins from two matches. The squad remains strong with several absentees, including Aurelien Tchouameni, Endrick, Rodrygo, Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy, Raul Asencio, and Thiago Pitarch. Denzel Dumfries starts at right-back, with Thibaut Courtois in goal. Marc Cucurella may make his debut from the bench at center-back after impressive fitness levels. Bernardo Silva takes up the central midfield role, while Jude Bellingham is confirmed in the No. 10 position. Kylian Mbappe leads the attack, with Vinicius Junior and Yan Diomande vying for the right flank spot.",
  "summary": "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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    "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"
      }
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  "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."
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