Real Madrid hosts Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid, Spain, with confirmed starting lineups released ahead of the La Liga fixture scheduled for 21:00 CEST (03:00 PM EST). According to match reports, manager José Mourinho leads Los Blancos into their first home league match of the season following an opening victory against Espanyol, while Real Sociedad enters looking to rebound after an early-campaign result against Real Betis.
Confirmed Starting Lineups and Squads
Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has selected Thibaut Courtois in goal, protected by a back four consisting of Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konaté, Dean Huijsen, and Álex Carreras. In midfield, Federico Valverde and Antonio Silva anchor the center, while Arda Güler, Jude Bellingham, and Vinícius Júnior support forward Kylian Mbappé.
According to team disclosures, Real Madrid’s substitutes bench features Andriy Lunin, Mestre, Eduardo Camavinga, Trent, Cucurella, Carlos Espí, Brahim, Antonio Rüdiger, Yan Diomande, Cestero, Mario Rivas, and Alexis Ciria. Squad options remain tested due to ongoing injury absences affecting players such as Éder Militão, Ferland Mendy, and Rodrygo.
Real Sociedad’s confirmed starting XI features Álex Remiro as goalkeeper, alongside defenders Jon Aramburu, Beñat Turrientes, Ochieng, and Sergio Gómez. The midfield and attacking lines include Yangel Herrera, Sučić, Take, Jon Martin, Beitia, and Mikel Oyarzabal. Their bench includes Unai Marrero, Aihen, Jon Zubeldia, Barrene, Orri Steinn Oskarsson, Gonçalo Guedes, Jon Pacheco, Carlos Soler, Arsen Zakharyan, Aguirre, Lebarbier, and Marchal.
Broadcast and Streaming Details
Supporters seeking live coverage can access the match through official rights holders. Television broadcasts are available via DAZN La Liga for viewers in Spain and ESPN Deportes in the United States. Digital live streaming is provided through ESPN+ within the United States market.
Context and Standing Implications
This fixture marks a high-profile homecoming for Mourinho, who returns to the Santiago Bernabéu bench 13 years after his initial tenure in the Spanish capital. Real Madrid enters the match aiming to build consistency after securing a late victory over Espanyol courtesy of a goal from Carlos Espí. Meanwhile, Pellegrino Matarazzo’s Real Sociedad side looks to regain footing following a narrow opening defeat to Real Betis, seeking to recapture the form that secured them a Copa del Rey final victory against Atlético Madrid last season.
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