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AFC Bournemouth won their first-ever European match 2-1 against Real Sociedad in San Sebastián, with goals from Justin Kluivert and Rayan. The Cherries led 2-0 after 20 minutes but faced a late second-half surge, relying on goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic’s saves to hold on. This victory marks a historic milestone for the club, which had not played in Europe for 127 years.
AFC Bournemouth won their first-ever European match 2-1 against Real Sociedad, marking a historic milestone for the club. Justin Kluivert and Rayan scored in the first half, while goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic made crucial saves to preserve the lead in a chaotic second half.
Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 4-1 in José Mourinho’s first home match since 2013, with Kylian Mbappé scoring a hat-trick to secure a top-of-the-league position. Despite a sluggish first half that drew boos from the Bernabéu crowd, Madrid dominated the second half through tactical adjustments and high-intensity pressing. The victory marks a strong start for the new manager, who emphasized team resilience over individual brilliance, while Mbappé extended his record against the Basque club to nine goals in five La Liga encounters.
Chelsea defeated Real Sociedad 3-1 in their final pre-season friendly at Stamford Bridge on August 15, 2026. New signing Morgan Rogers scored the opener, while João Pedro netted two goals in the second half to secure the win. The match marked the end of Chelsea’s summer tour and served as the final preparation before their Premier League debut against Fulham.
Chelsea played their final preseason match against Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge on August 15, 2026, featuring a full squad including captain Reece James and new signings. The match, which lacked mainstream TV coverage in the UK and US, served as the last tune-up for manager Xabi Alonso before the Premier League season began.
Chelsea plays Real Sociedad in a friendly at Stamford Bridge on August 15, 2026, marking manager Xabi Alonso’s first home match. The game features debuts for new signings Morgan Rogers and Maxence Lacroix, while Enzo Fernández remains at the club after a transfer deadline passed without bids. Real Sociedad, Copa del Rey winners, field a squad unchanged from last season, with Mikel Oyarzabal likely to start from the bench.
Atlético Madrid and Real Sociedad clash in the Copa del Rey final in Seville, with Atlético seeking their 11th cup and Real Sociedad chasing a second crown this decade; kickoff is Saturday afternoon (3 p.m. ET/8 p.m. BST), with US coverage on ESPN platforms, UK on ITV4/ITVX, and regional streams in Mexico and elsewhere.
Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Bernabéu to extend their La Liga winning streak to eight, with Vinícius Júnior scoring two penalties and goals from Fede Valverde and Gonzalo García, while Mikel Oyarzabal netted a late penalty for Real Sociedad. Mbappé did not feature due to a knee issue, and the piece also frames questions on the right-back choice and how García fits with Mbappé, along with notes on penalties this season and Madrid’s ongoing defensive stats challenge.
Barcelona captain Frenkie de Jong criticized referee Gil Manzano after a 2-1 La Liga defeat to Real Sociedad, saying Barca deserved to win despite multiple disallowed goals and a overturned penalty, and lamenting the late stoppage; the result keeps Barça top of La Liga but only one point ahead of Real Madrid after 20 rounds.
Xabi Alonso reflected on Real Madrid's 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad, emphasizing the team's resilience playing with 10 men, the impact of Huijsen’s red card, and the importance of continuous improvement and squad depth, while also commenting on VAR decisions and his admiration for Real Sociedad's coach and players.
Real Madrid narrowly defeated Real Sociedad 2-1 in a match marked by a controversial red card for Huijsen and a late penalty for Sociedad, with Mbappe and Güler scoring for Madrid and Oyarzabal netting for Sociedad.
Arsenal has signed Spanish midfielder Martín Zubimendi from Real Sociedad for €60 million, beating competition from clubs like Real Madrid and Liverpool, and he joins fellow ex-Sociedad player Mikel Merino at the club.
Barcelona's 1-0 loss to Real Sociedad reportedly frustrated coach Hansi Flick due to the team's "cold" start in both halves, rather than a disallowed goal. Flick is unhappy with the players' perceived "moral superiority" and lack of urgency, which led to early chances for Sociedad. This attitude is something Flick aims to address before Barcelona's next match after the international break.
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal missed the team's 1-0 LaLiga defeat to Real Sociedad due to a severe ankle contusion sustained in a recent Champions League match. His participation in Spain's upcoming UEFA Nations League games is uncertain. Despite the loss, Barcelona remains at the top of the LaLiga table, with coach Hansi Flick acknowledging Yamal's absence but attributing the defeat to other factors, including missed opportunities and a controversial goal decision.
Barcelona lost 2-1 to Real Sociedad in La Liga, with Martin Zubimendi impressing for the visitors and showing why Xavi wants him at Barca. Ronald Araujo's absence was notable as Barca conceded twice, taking their tally to 15 for the season in La Liga. Robert Lewandowski scored again and is inching closer to the Pichichi award. Marc-Andre ter Stegen's hopes of breaking the league record for clean sheets took a blow after conceding twice, but he still has a chance to beat it. Barca have three games left to play in La Liga.