Real Sociedad kicks off LaLiga on August 22 away to Espanyol
Real Sociedad will begin their 2026-27 LaLiga campaign on Saturday, August 22 at 21:30 at Espanyol’s RCDE Stadium. The Basque side’s first game was pushed back, with their clash against Real Madrid rescheduled to Wednesday, August 26 at 21:00 at the Santiago Bernabéu. Losing 0-0 and sitting 17th in the table, they head into the new season scoreless.
Why was the Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad opener delayed?
LaLiga adjusted the schedule to avoid overlaps with Real Madrid players still competing in the World Cup. The originally scheduled August 24 opener at 21:00 was moved to the following Wednesday. The fixture will now kick off at 21:00 at the Bernabéu, with free entry for Madrid club members.
Full schedule for Real Sociedad’s first three matchdays
Imanol Alguacil’s side face a packed start with three games in eleven days. After traveling to Cornellà-El Prat on August 22, they host Málaga on Sunday, August 30 at 17:00 at Anoeta. The Txuri-urdin faithful will get two home chances to notch their first points of the season.
What can Real Sociedad expect from this tough start?
With 0 goals scored and 0 conceded, the team sits 17th in the standings. The coaching staff is banking on the return of World Cup participants to bolster the squad. Their next big test comes on February 21, 2027, away to 20th-placed Deportivo La Coruña.
Confirmed LaLiga schedules for the first three matchdays
- Matchday 2: Espanyol 22/08, 21:30
- Matchday 1: Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad 26/08, 21:00
- Matchday 3: Real Sociedad vs Málaga 30/08, 17:00
