The Bernabéu gets its first look at José Mourinho's new crop of Galácticos on Wednesday evening, as Real Madrid welcome Real Sociedad in La Liga.
Mourinho's second spell in charge began with a 2–1 win away at a spirited Espanyol on Saturday, and it was the low-profile summer acquisition Carlos Espí who turned out to be the decisive late goal-scorer in Barcelona.
There is plenty for Madrid to address, however, and the very earliest indications suggest Mourinho will face comparable challenges to those that undermined the tenures of his predecessors.
Nevertheless, the quality available to the newly returned and seemingly composed manager cannot be questioned, and consecutive victories to open the campaign would mark an encouraging beginning to this reunion.
Here's everything you need to know about watching Madrid's La Liga home opener of the 2026–27 season.
What Time Does Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad Kick Off?
How to Watch Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad on TV, Live Stream
Disney+ will broadcast Saturday evening La Liga fixtures in the United Kingdom for the next three seasons, but Premier Sports 1 holds the rights to this midweek clash.
There are more viewing options available in the United States, with the match airing on FuboTV and ESPN+. ESPN Deportes will provide coverage in Spanish.
TSN Premium is the home for Canadian viewers, with the game also available on TSN5. Sky Sports serves as the primary broadcaster in Mexico.
Country | TV/Live Stream |
|---|---|
United States | ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, fuboTV, ESPN App |
United Kingdom | Premier Sports 1, Premier Sports Player |
Canada | TSN Premium, TSN5 |
Mexico | Sky Sports Mexico, Sky+, izzi |
What's Next for Real Madrid?

Real Madrid have consecutive home fixtures at the Bernabéu, with newly promoted Málaga set to visit the iconic stadium on Sunday for the first time since 2017, when they suffered a 3–2 defeat.
Madrid's first genuine test arrives the following Friday, when they head to Seville to take on Real Betis — last season's third-place finishers — at the Estadio Benito Villamarín.
Fans will also want to keep tabs on Thursday's Champions League draw, where Madrid will discover their eight league phase opponents as they pursue a record-extending 16th European title.
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