Real Madrid host Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in a La Liga fixture moved from the opening weekend because of international tournament scheduling.
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad today brought together a Madrid side that had started with a 2–1 win at Espanyol and a Sociedad team looking to respond after losing 1–0 to Real Betis. The Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad match also gave José Mourinho his first home league test as Madrid manager.
A New Bernabéu Era Faces an Early Test
Madrid entered with three points already secured, but their home opener carried added attention following Mourinho’s return. Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham were expected to lead the attack as Madrid looked to maintain their winning start.
Sociedad needed a response after their opening defeat. Takefusa Kubo and Mikel Oyarzabal offered the main attacking threat, while the visitors faced the difficult task of containing Madrid at the Bernabéu.
Recent history favored the hosts. Madrid had remained unbeaten against Sociedad at home in La Liga since 2019, including a 4–1 win in their most recent league meeting there in February. The teams also produced a memorable 4–4 Copa del Rey draw in Madrid in April 2025.
Team News and Confirmed Lineups
Madrid were without Éder Militão, Rodrygo, Ferland Mendy and Aurélien Tchouaméni through injury.
However, the confirmed Real Madrid lineup showed several changes from the earlier expected XI. José Mourinho named Thibaut Courtois in goal, with Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konaté, Dean Huijsen and Carreras in defense. Bernardo Silva and captain Federico Valverde started in midfield, while Arda Güler, Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Jr. supported Kylian Mbappé.
The confirmed Real Madrid lineup was Courtois; Dumfries, Konaté, Huijsen, Carreras; Bernardo Silva, Valverde (c); Arda Güler, Bellingham, Vinícius Jr.; Mbappé.
Real Sociedad also made several changes from the expected XI. Álex Remiro started in goal, with Jon Aramburu, Beitia, Jon Martín and Sergio Gómez in defense. Yangel Herrera and Turrientes formed the midfield pairing, while Ochieng, Takefusa Kubo and Luka Sučić supported captain Mikel Oyarzabal.
The confirmed Real Sociedad lineup was Remiro; Aramburu, Beitia, Jon Martín, Sergio Gómez; Yangel Herrera, Turrientes; Ochieng, Kubo, Sučić; Oyarzabal.
Real Madrid used the same starting XI from their previous league game, while Real Sociedad made several changes, including starts for Beitia, Ochieng, Turrientes and Oyarzabal.
The confirmed Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad lineups set up Mourinho’s first Bernabéu league night with both sides making clear selection choices. The Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad result and major moments would be updated as the game unfolded.
Full-Time Update
Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 4-1 after a thrilling La Liga contest, with Kylian Mbappé producing a stunning hat-trick to lead the hosts to victory. Madrid initially took control through Mbappé before Luka Sučić’s late first-half equalizer briefly brought Sociedad back into the contest. The hosts responded strongly after the break, with Mbappé completing his hat-trick while Vinícius Júnior also found the net. Madrid finished with 20 shots and 10 on target, compared with Sociedad’s nine attempts and three on target, underlining their attacking dominance.
Key Match Moments
10′ Yellow Card – Real Madrid: Álvaro Carreras is booked for a rough challenge.
31′ Yellow Card – Real Sociedad: Yangel Herrera receives a caution for breaking up a dangerous Madrid counterattack.
40′ Goal – Real Madrid 1-0 Real Sociedad: Kylian Mbappé opens the scoring after a brilliant assist from Federico Valverde.
44′ Goal – Real Madrid 1-1 Real Sociedad: Luka Sučić equalizes before halftime, with VAR checking and confirming the goal.
45+2′ Yellow Card – Real Sociedad: Jon Aramburu is booked for a tactical foul.
56′ Double Substitution – Real Sociedad: Igor Zubeldia replaces Jon Aramburu, while Orri Óskarsson comes on for Mikel Oyarzabal.
60′ Goal – Real Madrid 2-1 Real Sociedad: Mbappé scores his second, assisted by Jude Bellingham.
65′ Double Substitution – Real Sociedad: Carlos Soler replaces Yangel Herrera, while Ander Barrenetxea replaces Job Ochieng.
68′ Goal – Real Madrid 3-1 Real Sociedad: Vinícius Júnior extends Madrid’s advantage after another assist from Bellingham.
71′ Yellow Card – Real Sociedad: Luken Beitia is booked for a hard tackle.
73′ Yellow Card – Real Madrid: Ibrahima Konaté receives a caution.
74′ Substitution – Real Sociedad: Gonçalo Guedes replaces Takefusa Kubo.
78′ Double Substitution – Real Madrid: Eduardo Camavinga replaces Jude Bellingham, while Brahim Díaz replaces Arda Güler.
80′ Goal – Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad: Mbappé completes his hat-trick after being set up by Vinícius Júnior.
84′ Substitution – Real Madrid: Yan Diomandé replaces Vinícius Júnior.
90′ VAR Review: An administrative check takes place on a late incident before play continues.
90+4′ Yellow Card – Real Madrid: Eduardo Camavinga is booked in stoppage time.
Full-Time: Real Madrid win 4-1, with Mbappé’s hat-trick proving decisive.
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Results: Mourinho Faces a Major Bernabéu Test