Real Madrid kick off their La Liga campaign against Real Sociedad on August 26, 2026, with the champions looking to make an early statement. Carlo Ancelotti's side enjoyed a stellar previous season, boasting an impressive 71% win rate, scoring 65 goals while conceding just 29. Their recent form, with three wins and a draw from their last five outings, suggests they are hitting the ground running.
Real Sociedad, in contrast, endured a more inconsistent previous campaign, finishing with a 35% win rate and a negative goal difference. Their recent form mirrors this inconsistency, with two wins and two losses in their last five. The head-to-head record heavily favors Real Madrid, who have dominated recent encounters, including a resounding 4-1 victory. While Real Sociedad did manage a 4-4 draw once, Madrid have largely had their number.
All signs point to a comfortable home victory for Real Madrid, with betting odds reflecting this dominance. The focus will be on Madrid's attacking prowess against Sociedad's potentially leaky defense. Expect an open game, with the Over 2.5 goals market looking attractive given Madrid's scoring record. Key battles will likely emerge in midfield as Sociedad attempt to disrupt Madrid's rhythm, but the champions' quality should ultimately prevail.
1. T. Courtois, 24. D. Dumfries, 16. I. Konate, 4. D. Huijsen, 18. A. Carreras, 20. B. Silva, 8. F. Valverde, 15. A. Guler, 5. J. Bellingham, 7. Vinicius Junior, 10. K. Mbappe
1. A. Remiro, 2. J. Aramburu, 5. I. Zubeldia, 31. J. Martin, 17. S. Gomez, 21. Y. Herrera, 18. C. Soler, 14. T. Kubo, 24. L. Sucic, 7. A. Barrenetxea, 9. O. Oskarsson
Match events
10' Card Yellow Card — A. Carreras (Real Madrid)
31' Card Yellow Card — Y. Herrera (Real Sociedad)
40' Goal Normal Goal — K. Mbappe (Real Madrid) (assists: F. Valverde)
44' Goal Normal Goal — L. Sucic (Real Sociedad)
45'+2 Card Yellow Card — J. Aramburu (Real Sociedad)
46' subst Substitution 1 — A. Carreras (Real Madrid) (assists: M. Cucurella)
57' subst Substitution 1 — J. Aramburu (Real Sociedad) (assists: I. Zubeldia)
57' subst Substitution 2 — M. Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad) (assists: O. Oskarsson)
60' Goal Normal Goal — K. Mbappe (Real Madrid) (assists: J. Bellingham)
66' subst Substitution 3 — Y. Herrera (Real Sociedad) (assists: C. Soler)
66' subst Substitution 4 — J. Ochieng (Real Sociedad) (assists: A. Barrenetxea)
68' Goal Normal Goal — Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) (assists: J. Bellingham)
71' Card Yellow Card — L. Beitia (Real Sociedad)
73' Card Yellow Card — I. Konate (Real Madrid)
74' subst Substitution 5 — T. Kubo (Real Sociedad) (assists: G. Guedes)
78' subst Substitution 2 — A. Guler (Real Madrid) (assists: B. Diaz)
78' subst Substitution 3 — J. Bellingham (Real Madrid) (assists: E. Camavinga)
80' Goal Normal Goal — K. Mbappe (Real Madrid) (assists: Vinicius Junior)
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