# Real Sociedad squad preparations and Real Madrid match

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/real-sociedad-squad-preparations-for-real-madrid-match
> Updated: 2026-08-26T21:07:37.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 3.

Real Sociedad managed squad depth issues ahead of their La Liga match against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu. The club initially faced a shortage of natural right-backs due to an injury to Álvaro Odriozola, leaving Jon Aramburu as the only pure option. While the club explored reinforcements such as FC Barcelona defender Héctor Fort, Iñaki Rupérez was expected to compete with the reserve team.

By the following day, the club announced a 25-man squad featuring Takefusa Kubo, Mikel Oyarzabal, Ander Barrenetxea, and Samu Omorodion. Manager Pellegrino Matarazzo noted uncertainty regarding the condition of one player and indicated that while Gonzalo Guedegues was fit, his playing time remained uncertain. Media outlet ‘AS’ predicted a 4-4-2 formation for the encounter.

The match concluded with Real Madrid scoring four goals. Despite goalkeeper Remiro’s efforts to prevent easy opportunities, Real Sociedad struggled in several areas. Sergio Gómez provided an offensive contribution with an assist to Ochieng, but players such as Kubo and Jon Martín faced difficulties, with Martín specifically struggling to contain Mbappé.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Real Sociedad faces Real Madrid in high-scoring match

Player ratings for the Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid match highlight Remiro’s goalkeeping and Sergio Gómez’s offensive contributions amidst a four-goal victory for Madrid.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/real-sociedad-faces-real-madrid-in-high-scoring-match

### 2026-08-25: Real Sociedad announces squad for Real Madrid match

Real Sociedad has named a 25-man squad for their La Liga match against Real Madrid, featuring Takefusa Kubo and Mikel Oyarzabal.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/real-sociedad-announces-squad-for-real-madrid-match

### 2026-08-24: Real Sociedad faces right-back shortage ahead of Real Madrid match

Real Sociedad faces a shortage of natural right-backs ahead of their match against Real Madrid, leaving Jon Aramburu as the only available option in that position.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/real-sociedad-faces-right-back-shortage-ahead-of-real-madrid-match

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