Real Madrid host Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 UTC / 21:00 CEST. Madrid arrive with three league points after a 2-1 win at Espanyol, while Sociedad opened their season with a 1-0 defeat at Real Betis. The previous league meeting at the Bernabéu ended 4-1 to Real Madrid.
For the wider competition picture, see La Liga 2026/27 season guide.
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Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad today: match status
| Match | Status | Venue | Kick-off | League position |
| Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad | Scheduled | Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid | 19:00 UTC / 21:00 CEST | Real Madrid: 3rd, 3 pts | Real Sociedad: 17th, 0 pts |
This is the postponed Matchday 1 fixture. Real Madrid played their Matchday 2 game first, beating Espanyol 2-1 on 22 August. Real Sociedad lost 1-0 at Real Betis on 21 August.
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad live score and match updates
Before kick-off the match status is Scheduled. Once play begins, SP Score live match features carries the live score, confirmed lineups, goals, cards, substitutions, match events, H2H and in-game statistics.
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad lineups and squad news
The confirmed starting XIs had not been released at the time of this update. Real Madrid have, however, named their official 23-player matchday squad:
| Unit | Real Madrid squad |
| Goalkeepers | Courtois, Lunin, Sergio Mestre |
| Defenders | Huijsen, Trent, Konaté, Cucurella, Álvaro Carreras, Rüdiger, Dumfries, Mario Rivas |
| Midfielders | Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Arda Güler, Bernardo, Cestero, Alexis Ciria |
| Forwards | Vini Jr., Mbappé, Carlos Espí, Brahim, Yan Diomande |
Real Sociedad’s confirmed starting XI will be known closer to kick-off. The lineups section should be read as confirmed-team information only; no predicted XI is included here.
Current league position
| Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA | Points | Position |
| Real Madrid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3rd |
| Real Sociedad | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17th |
Recent form: last five matches
The form list below includes competitive matches and pre-season friendlies, with the newest result first.
| Team | Date | Match | Competition | Result |
| Real Madrid | 22 Aug 2026 | Espanyol 1-2 Real Madrid | La Liga | W |
| Real Madrid | 16 Aug 2026 | Schalke 04 0-3 Real Madrid | Friendly | W |
| Real Madrid | 12 Aug 2026 | Deportivo 0-1 Real Madrid | Friendly | W |
| Real Madrid | 8 Aug 2026 | Ferencváros 1-2 Real Madrid | Friendly | W |
| Real Madrid | 1 Aug 2026 | Real Madrid 2-2 Fiorentina | Friendly | D |
| Real Sociedad | 21 Aug 2026 | Real Betis 1-0 Real Sociedad | La Liga | L |
| Real Sociedad | 15 Aug 2026 | Chelsea 3-1 Real Sociedad | Friendly | L |
| Real Sociedad | 8 Aug 2026 | FC Köln 2-1 Real Sociedad | Friendly | L |
| Real Sociedad | 31 Jul 2026 | Toulouse 2-1 Real Sociedad | Friendly | L |
| Real Sociedad | 28 Jul 2026 | Aston Villa 2-4 Real Sociedad | Friendly | W |
Real Madrid are unbeaten across these five matches, with four wins and one draw. Real Sociedad have one win and four defeats across their latest five.
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad H2H: last five meetings
| Date | Result | Competition |
| 14 Feb 2026 | Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad | La Liga |
| 13 Sep 2025 | Real Sociedad 1-2 Real Madrid | La Liga |
| 24 May 2025 | Real Madrid 2-0 Real Sociedad | La Liga |
| 1 Apr 2025 | Real Madrid 4-4 Real Sociedad | Copa del Rey |
| 26 Feb 2025 | Real Sociedad 0-1 Real Madrid | Copa del Rey |
Real Madrid have won four of the last five meetings in all competitions. The only draw in that sequence was the 4-4 Copa del Rey match at the Bernabéu in April 2025.
Latest Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad result
The most recent meeting was Real Madrid’s 4-1 league win at the Bernabéu on 14 February 2026. Gonzalo opened the scoring, Mikel Oyarzabal equalised from the penalty spot, Vinícius Júnior scored twice from penalties and Federico Valverde added Madrid’s other goal.
Real Madrid’s first home league game under José Mourinho
The fixture is Real Madrid’s first home league match of the 2026/27 season and José Mourinho’s first league game back at the Bernabéu in his second spell as head coach. Madrid’s official preview confirmed that Bellingham and Carlos Espí scored in the opening 2-1 win over Espanyol four days earlier.
Key current-match questions
| Question | Current answer |
| Are the starting lineups confirmed? | Not yet at the time of this update. |
| What was the last H2H result? | Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad, 14 February 2026. |
| Who is higher in the current table? | Real Madrid are 3rd; Real Sociedad are 17th before this match. |
| Where is the match? | Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid. |
| What is the match status? | Scheduled before kick-off. |
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Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad FAQs
When is Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad?
The current fixture is on Wednesday, 26 August 2026 at the Santiago Bernabéu.
What time is Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad?
The 26 August 2026 match is scheduled for 19:00 UTC / 21:00 CEST.
What was the last Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad result?
Real Madrid won 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu on 14 February 2026.
What is the recent Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad H2H record?
Real Madrid have four wins and one draw across the last five meetings in all competitions.
Are the Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad lineups confirmed?
The starting XIs had not been confirmed at the time of this update. Real Madrid have named a 23-player matchday squad.
Where can I follow the live score?
SP Score provides the live score, lineups, match events, H2H and in-game statistics.
Conclusion
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad takes place at the Santiago Bernabéu on 26 August 2026 at 19:00 UTC / 21:00 CEST. Madrid enter the match third in the table after beating Espanyol, while Sociedad are looking for their first points after losing at Betis. Real Madrid have won four of the last five meetings, including a 4-1 victory in the most recent clash.
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