A big challenge at Stamford Bridge
Real Sociedad face a big challenge at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea FC, managed by Xabi Alonso. The txuri urdin will seek a crucial win before the Liga opener, while Chelsea aims to regain its form in the pre-season.
The confirmation of the date
The confirmation that the opening Liga fixture has been pushed back from August 16th to the 29th has opened the door for a marquee encounter on the Feast of the Assumption. The txuri urdin will make a return trip to England to take on Chelsea FC at the iconic Stamford Bridge, with kick-off at 2:00 pm local time.
The preparation for the Liga
The txuri urdin will face Chelsea FC in their last pre-season outing before the Liga opener in six days, away at Real Betis in Seville. The txuri urdin will seek a crucial win to enter the Liga with strength, while Chelsea aims to regain its form in the pre-season.
The current state of the txuri urdin
Currently, Real Sociedad is in 10th position in the Liga with 46 points, 11 wins, 13 draws, and 14 losses in 38 games, with a goal difference of -2. In their last game, the txuri urdin drew 1-1 with Racing Santander on July 18, 2026. In their next game, the txuri urdin will face Wolves away on July 25, 2026.
The preparation for the game
The txuri urdin will seek a crucial win in their last pre-season game before the Liga opener. The txuri urdin will face a strong team in Chelsea FC, managed by Xabi Alonso, and will seek a win to enter the Liga with strength.
