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Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Confirmed Lineups
Competition | LaLiga |
|---|---|
Match Date | Wednesday 26 August 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue | Estadio Bernabéu |
The starting lineups for the LaLiga fixture between Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad have been confirmed.
Real Madrid Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Thibaut Courtois, Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konaté, Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras, Bernardo Silva, Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior, Arda Güler, Kylian Mbappé
Substitutes: Alexis Ciria, Yan Diomande, Carlos Espí, Mario Rivas, Sergio Mestre, Jorge Cestero, Eduardo Camavinga, Andrii Lunin, Brahim Díaz, Marc Cucurella, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rüdiger
Real Sociedad Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Álex Remiro, Sergio Gómez, Jon Martín, Luken Beitia, Jon Aramburu, Takefusa Kubo, Yangel Herrera, Luka Sucic, Job Ochieng, Beñat Turrientes, Mikel Oyarzabal
Substitutes: Alex Marchal, Gonçalo Guedes, Ibai Aguirre, Alex Lebarbier, Unai Marrero, Orri Óskarsson, Arsen Zakharyan, Aihen Muñoz, Ander Barrenetxea, Jon Pacheco, Carlos Soler, Igor Zubeldia
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Immediate Reaction
Real Madrid
Real Madrid line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation anchored by Thibaut Courtois in goal, with a defensive line featuring Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konaté, Dean Huijsen, and Álvaro Carreras. Bernardo Silva and Federico Valverde form the central midfield double pivot behind an attacking midfield trio of Arda Güler, Jude Bellingham, and Vinícius Júnior, supporting Kylian Mbappé up front.
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad match their opponents with a 4-2-3-1 setup, starting Álex Remiro in goal behind a back line of Jon Aramburu, Luken Beitia, Jon Martín, and Sergio Gómez. Yangel Herrera and Beñat Turrientes sit in central midfield, providing protection for Takefusa Kubo, Luka Sucic, and Job Ochieng behind central forward Mikel Oyarzabal.
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Reactive Bet Builder
Our featured bet builder for this match combines four selections. It backs Real Madrid to take victory on home soil, with Kylian Mbappé scoring anytime during the 90 minutes. The bet also expects both teams to score, while Real Sociedad defender Jon Aramburu is tipped to receive a card.
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With both teams fielding strong starting XIs, Real Madrid's potent attacking unit of Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Bellingham gives them a clear advantage at the Bernabéu. Real Sociedad maintain dynamic attacking options in Oyarzabal and Kubo, but the hosts' overall quality and strength in depth should carry them to a comfortable win.
Score Prediction: 3-1
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