Real Madrid hosts Real Sociedad in Mourinho’s Bernabéu debut

Real Madrid is set to host Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in a La Liga fixture. The match marks the first home league test for manager José Mourinho following his return to the club.

Real Madrid enters the match with three points after a 2–1 victory against Espanyol. The lineup for the home side includes Thibaut Courtois in goal, with a midfield featuring Bernardo Silva and Federico Valverde. The attacking unit is expected to feature Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Jude Bellingham.

Real Sociedad seeks a response following a 1–0 loss to Real Betis. Their primary attacking threats include Takefusa Kubo and Mikel Oyarzabal. Historically, Real Madrid has maintained an unbeaten home record against Sociedad in La Liga since 2019.

Al-Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi has announced a shift toward a more offensive tactical philosophy for the upcoming season. This strategic evolution is expected to impact key players such as Malcom and Darwin Nunez as the team prepares for their opening match against Al-Faisaly.