Real Madrid Reveal Squad Against Real Sociedad.. Surprises in Xabi Alonso’s Selection

Real Madrid have announced their squad for the La Liga clash with Real Sociedad, with attention focused on Jude Bellingham’s condition and several absences ahead of the postponed opening-round fixture.

  Tue , August 25 2026 / 07:50 PM Updated At: 2026-08-25 19:50:06

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Real Madrid are preparing for another La Liga fixture when they host Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu in the postponed opening-round match of the new season, with the Spanish giants looking to maintain their strong start and secure another victory in front of their home supporters. ⚽🏆

The Spanish club announced its official squad for the match after completing the final preparations, while attention has turned toward the condition of several players, particularly with a number of absences and individual training sessions during the final hours before the game.

⭐ Real Madrid Search for Another Victory at the Bernabeu

Real Madrid enter the match with high confidence after defeating Espanyol 2-1 in their previous league fixture, securing three important points away from home and making a positive start to their campaign.

The Spanish giants will look to take advantage of home support against Real Sociedad, particularly because the match represents the team’s first appearance at the Santiago Bernabeu this season. That makes victory a major objective for both the coaching staff and the players.

Real Sociedad, meanwhile, arrive at the fixture looking to recover from their 1-0 defeat against Real Betis in the previous round. This makes the match even more difficult, as the visitors will be determined to secure a positive result and improve their start to the campaign.

🔥 Bellingham Among the Main Players to Watch

Jude Bellingham is attracting particular attention ahead of the match after appearing to be in good condition during the latest training sessions.

The England international had been substituted late during the match against Espanyol and was later seen with an ice pack on his ankle, raising some concerns about his fitness for the upcoming fixture.

However, Bellingham’s full participation in training provided greater reassurance for the coaching staff and supporters regarding his condition.

The midfielder remains one of Real Madrid’s most important players because of his ability to operate between the lines and contribute in attack, while also playing an important role in pressing and recovering possession.

🏋️‍♂️ Tactical Training Ahead of the Real Sociedad Clash

Real Madrid completed their final preparations with a training session focused on tactical and physical aspects of the upcoming match.

The session began with short passing exercises designed to improve concentration before moving into tactical work focused on pressing and possession. The players then finished the session with small-sided games designed to improve decision-making speed and collective movement.

Several players also completed individual training sessions, including Endrick, Militao, Mendy, Thiago, Rodrygo and Asensio, while Aurelien Tchouameni was absent from the team’s final training session.

These details highlight the coaching staff’s careful approach to the players’ physical condition, particularly at the beginning of a long season featuring multiple domestic and continental competitions. ✨

📋 Real Madrid Squad Against Real Sociedad

Real Madrid’s squad for the match is as follows:

Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, Sergio Mestre.

Defenders: Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Cucurella, Alvaro Carreras, Antonio Rudiger, Denzel Dumfries, Mario Rivas.

Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Ernesto Valverde, Arda Guler, Bernardo Silva, Sestero, Alexis Serea.

Forwards: Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe, Espry, Brahim Diaz, Yan Diomande.

The squad gives the coaching staff a wide range of options, particularly because Real Madrid have several players capable of operating in more than one position.

🏆 Important Test at the Start of the Season

The Real Sociedad match represents an important test for Real Madrid at the beginning of the season, not only because of the need to collect points but also because the team needs to continue building chemistry and reach its best technical and physical level as the campaign progresses.

Victory would be important for maintaining the confidence gained from the win over Espanyol, while Real Sociedad will attempt to exploit any weaknesses in the home side and produce a surprise at the Bernabeu.

As kickoff approaches, Real Madrid supporters are eagerly awaiting another appearance from their team, particularly with major attacking names such as Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe, alongside Bellingham, one of the team’s most important creative outlets.

Can Real Madrid maintain their strong start and collect three more points against Real Sociedad? Or can the Basque side stop the hosts at the Bernabeu? Share your prediction for the result and the lineup you believe would be best for the Spanish giants. ⚽🔥

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