Nostalgia at the Santiago Bernabéu
This Wednesday afternoon (26) promises to be special for Real Madrid fans. José Mourinho leads the team at the Santiago Bernabéu for the first time in 13 years, since the 4-2 victory against Zaragoza in June 2013.
Match details
The postponed LaLiga 2026/27 fixture pits Real Madrid against Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid, kicking off at 4pm (Brasília time). The match was rescheduled due to players from both sides participating in the final stages of the 2026 World Cup.
- Current standings: Real Madrid sit 7th with 3 points; Real Sociedad are 19th with 0 points.
Live broadcast
Fans can follow the action on ESPN via pay TV, Disney+ on streaming and CazéTV online.
Real Madrid's attacking strength
Despite several absences in the medical department, the Merengues are expected to field a high-caliber attack. Arda Güler, Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé form the likely attacking trio.
Likely lineup: Courtois; Dumfries, Konaté, Huijsen and Cucurella; Bernardo Silva, Valverde and Bellingham; Arda Güler, Vini Jr. and Mbappé.
Injured players unavailable include Endrick, Tchouaméni, Mendy, Asencio, Rodrygo, Thiago Pitarch and Éder Militão.
Real Sociedad aiming for an upset
The Basque side arrive with coach Pellegrino Matarazzo keeping Mikel Oyarzabal's starting status secret. If the striker does not start, Barrenetxea is expected to take the spot alongside Oskarsson and Takefusa Kubo.
Likely lineup: Remiro; Aramburu, Jon Martín, Zubeldia and Sergio Gómez; Soler, Yangel Herrera, Sucic and Kubo; Oskarsson and Oyarzabal (or Barrenetxea).
With no confirmed last-minute injury absences, Real Sociedad look to spoil the reunion party at the Bernabéu.