Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad live coverage centres on the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, with kick-off at 10:00 PM EAT. The official starting lineups are confirmed, with Kylian Mbappé leading Real Madrid and Mikel Oyarzabal starting for Real Sociedad, while Kenya international Job Ochieng is also in the Sociedad XI. For the current score, goals, cards, substitutions and in-game statistics as they happen, follow SP Score.
For the wider Spanish league context, see the La Liga 2026/27 season guide. The pre-match form, team news and H2H background are covered in the Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad pre-match article.
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad live score and match status
| Match | Status before kick-off | Venue | Kick-off (Kenya) | Live data |
| Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad | Pre-match – official lineups confirmed | Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid | 10:00 PM EAT | Score, goals, cards, substitutions and stats on SP Score |
Real Madrid enter the fixture with three points after beating Espanyol 2-1, while Real Sociedad have yet to collect a league point after a 1-0 opening defeat at Real Betis. The fixture is the rescheduled Matchday 1 game.
Confirmed Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad lineups
Both teams are listed in a 4-2-3-1 formation. The confirmed starting XIs are:
Real Madrid starting XI
| No. | Player | Position |
| 1 | Thibaut Courtois | Goalkeeper |
| 24 | Denzel Dumfries | Right-back |
| 16 | Ibrahima Konaté | Centre-back |
| 4 | Dean Huijsen | Centre-back |
| 18 | Álvaro Carreras | Left-back |
| 20 | Bernardo Silva | Midfielder |
| 8 | Federico Valverde (C) | Midfielder |
| 15 | Arda Güler | Attacking midfielder |
| 5 | Jude Bellingham | Attacking midfielder |
| 7 | Vinícius Júnior | Forward |
| 10 | Kylian Mbappé | Forward |
Real Sociedad starting XI
| No. | Player | Position |
| 1 | Álex Remiro | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Jon Aramburu | Right-back |
| 34 | Luken Beitia | Centre-back |
| 31 | Jon Martín | Centre-back |
| 17 | Sergio Gómez | Left-back |
| 21 | Yangel Herrera | Midfielder |
| 8 | Beñat Turrientes | Midfielder |
| 14 | Takefusa Kubo | Attacking midfielder |
| 24 | Luka Sučić | Attacking midfielder |
| 12 | Job Ochieng | Attacker / midfielder |
| 10 | Mikel Oyarzabal | Forward |
Kenya focus: Job Ochieng starts at the Bernabéu
Job Ochieng starts for Real Sociedad wearing number 12, giving the match a direct Kenyan connection. The Nairobi-born attacker made his Spanish top-flight debut earlier in 2026 and became only the third Kenyan to appear in La Liga. Read SportPesa Kenya’s Job Ochieng La Liga debut story for more on his rise into Real Sociedad’s senior side.
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Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad H2H: last five meetings
| Date | Result | Competition |
| 14 Feb 2026 | Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad | La Liga |
| 13 Sep 2025 | Real Sociedad 1-2 Real Madrid | La Liga |
| 24 May 2025 | Real Madrid 2-0 Real Sociedad | La Liga |
| 1 Apr 2025 | Real Madrid 4-4 Real Sociedad | Copa del Rey |
| 26 Feb 2025 | Real Sociedad 0-1 Real Madrid | Copa del Rey |
Real Madrid have won four of the last five meetings in all competitions. The only draw in that sequence was the 4-4 Copa del Rey match at the Bernabéu in April 2025. The most recent meeting ended Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad in February 2026.
Key live-match context
| Question | Current answer |
| What time is Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad in Kenya? | 10:00 PM EAT on 26 August 2026. |
| Where is the match? | Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid. |
| Are the lineups confirmed? | Yes. Both starting XIs are confirmed. |
| What formations are the teams using? | Both are listed in a 4-2-3-1. |
| Is Job Ochieng starting? | Yes. The Kenya international starts for Real Sociedad. |
| Where is the current live score? | SP Score carries the changing score and in-game match data. |
What to follow during Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad live
The main live-match information to follow includes the score, goalscorers, cards, substitutions, confirmed changes, match events and in-game statistics. SP Score carries those changing details throughout the match, while this page provides the confirmed teams, H2H and match context around the fixture.
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Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad live FAQs
Where can I follow Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad live?
Use SP Score for the current score, goals, cards, substitutions, lineups, match events and in-game statistics.
What time does Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad start in Kenya?
Kick-off is scheduled for 10:00 PM EAT on Wednesday, 26 August 2026.
Who starts for Real Madrid?
Courtois; Dumfries, Konaté, Huijsen, Carreras; Bernardo, Valverde; Güler, Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior; Mbappé.
Who starts for Real Sociedad?
Remiro; Aramburu, Beitia, Jon Martín, Sergio Gómez; Yangel Herrera, Turrientes; Kubo, Sučić, Job Ochieng; Oyarzabal.
What was the last Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad result?
Real Madrid won 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu on 14 February 2026.
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Conclusion
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad live action begins at 10:00 PM EAT at the Santiago Bernabéu, with both starting lineups confirmed and Job Ochieng starting for Real Sociedad. This page brings together the match details, confirmed XIs and recent H2H, while SP Score carries the current score, goals, substitutions, cards and live match statistics as the game develops.
Read more on Real Madrid, Real Sociedad and La Liga
- Real Madrid 2025/26 results, stats and full season scores
- Real Madrid 2025/26 table and standings
- Job Ochieng makes history as Real Sociedad win the Copa del Rey
- Kenya’s Job Ochieng scores again in Spain for Real Sociedad B
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