La Liga Gameweek 1
Real Madrid 4 - 1 FT Real Sociedad
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Match Statistics
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Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
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Match Events
10' A. Carreras
Y. Herrera 31'
40' K. Mbappe (F. Valverde)
L. Sucic 44'
J. Aramburu 45'+2
HT
46' ↓ A. Carreras ↑M. Cucurella
↓ J. Aramburu ↑I. Zubeldia 57'
↓ M. Oyarzabal ↑O. Oskarsson 57'
60' K. Mbappe (J. Bellingham)
↓ Y. Herrera ↑C. Soler 66'
↓ J. Ochieng ↑A. Barrenetxea 66'
68' Vinicius Junior (J. Bellingham)
L. Beitia 71'
73' I. Konate
↓ T. Kubo ↑G. Guedes 74'
78' ↓ A. Guler ↑B. Diaz
78' ↓ J. Bellingham ↑E. Camavinga
80' K. Mbappe (Vinicius Junior)
84' ↓ Vinicius Junior ↑Y. Diomande
86' ↓ B. Silva ↑C. Espi
90' B. Diaz
90'+4 E. Camavinga
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Real Madrid
Goalkeepers
Thibaut Courtois 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Denzel Dumfries
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahima Konaté 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
Dean Huijsen 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Álvaro Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Federico Valverde 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
7.6
Rating
Yes
Captain
Bernardo Silva 
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
71
Passes
8
Duels
Arda Güler
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
Jude Bellingham
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
2
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Vinícius Júnior 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.9
Rating
Forwards
Kylian Mbappé 
HAT-TRICK HERO
3
Goals
3
Goals
7
On Target
10
Rating
BENCH
Sergio Mestre 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Andriy Lunin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marc Cucurella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
43
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Trent Alexander-Arnold
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mario Rivas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Rüdiger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Ciria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Cestero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Camavinga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brahim Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Espí
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yan Diomande
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Real Sociedad
Goalkeepers
Álex Remiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jon Mikel Aramburu
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Luken Beitia
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
52%
Pass Acc
Jon Martín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Gómez
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
63%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Yangel Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Beñat Turrientes
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
72
Passes
3
Duels
Takefusa Kubo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Luka Sučić 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Job Ochieng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Forwards
Mikel Oyarzabal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
BENCH
Unai Marrero
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Igor Zubeldia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aihen Muñoz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon Pacheco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Soler 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
3
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Ibai Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Lebarbier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arsen Zakharyan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Orri Óskarsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ander Barrenetxea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Marchal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonçalo Guedes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2026 | Real Madrid | 4 - 1 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| 09/13/2025 | Real Sociedad | 1 - 2 | Real Madrid | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 05/24/2025 | Real Madrid | 2 - 0 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| 04/01/2025 | Real Madrid | 4 - 4 (AET) | Real Sociedad | Copa del Rey | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| 02/26/2025 | Real Sociedad | 0 - 1 | Real Madrid | Copa del Rey | Reale Arena |
| 09/14/2024 | Real Sociedad | 0 - 2 | Real Madrid | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 04/26/2024 | Real Sociedad | 0 - 1 | Real Madrid | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 09/17/2023 | Real Madrid | 2 - 1 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| 05/02/2023 | Real Sociedad | 2 - 0 | Real Madrid | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 01/29/2023 | Real Madrid | 0 - 0 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
02/14/2026
09/13/2025
05/24/2025
04/01/2025
02/26/2025
09/14/2024
04/26/2024
09/17/2023
05/02/2023
01/29/2023
Real Madrid Win
Real Sociedad Win
Draw
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Espanyol | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +3 | WEspanyol 3 - 0 Levante (16-08-2026) |
| 2 | Alaves | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +3 | WAlaves 3 - 0 Getafe (15-08-2026) |
| 3 | Atletico Madrid | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +2 | WAtletico Madrid 2 - 0 Malaga (19-08-2026) |
| 4 | Sevilla | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | WSevilla 2 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (15-08-2026) |
| 5 | Villarreal | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | DRacing Santander 2 - 2 Villarreal (16-08-2026) |
| 6 | Racing Santander | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | DRacing Santander 2 - 2 Villarreal (16-08-2026) |
| 7 | Deportivo La Coruna | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DDeportivo La Coruna 1 - 1 Elche (17-08-2026) |
| 8 | Elche | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DDeportivo La Coruna 1 - 1 Elche (17-08-2026) |
| 9 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | LSevilla 2 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (15-08-2026) |
| 10 | Malaga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | LAtletico Madrid 2 - 0 Malaga (19-08-2026) |
| 11 | Levante | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | LEspanyol 3 - 0 Levante (16-08-2026) |
| 12 | Getafe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | LAlaves 3 - 0 Getafe (15-08-2026) |
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +24
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -10
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Mbappé Masterclass Leaves La Real Chasing Shadows
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 66/100. Our verdict is clear: this was a statement victory driven by breathtaking attacking chemistry that simply overwhelmed the visitors.
A Deceptive Standoff
The legendary Bernabéu set a magnificent stage for a clash that refused to let the audience catch their breath. From the outset, both sides demonstrated an unwavering commitment to attacking football, ultimately combining for a staggering thirty attempts on goal. Real Madrid initially struggled to break through a resilient defensive block, but they finally drew blood when Kylian Mbappé finished a clever, defense-splitting pass from F. Valverde. However, Real Sociedad completely ignored the script, hitting back immediately to stun the home crowd as L. Sucic fired home a brilliant equalizer just before the halftime whistle. With an evenly split possession highlighting the tactical tug-of-war, the off-the-charts Intensity rating perfectly captures an opening forty-five minutes that felt like a relentless heavyweight bout.
Bellingham Pulls the Strings
As the second half unfolded, the precarious Balance of power shifted irreversibly in favor of the hosts. It was Jude Bellingham who stepped squarely into the spotlight, seizing control of the midfield with a dazzling array of passes. He operated as the supreme architect, delivering two exquisite assists that completely dismantled the visiting defensive structure. At the hour mark, he seamlessly linked up with Mbappé to restore the slender lead, and moments later, he carved the opposition open once again, allowing Vinícius Júnior to confidently extend the advantage. Despite nine collective saves that showcased genuine goalkeeper heroics—mostly keeping the Basque side theoretically alive—the relentless offensive waves crashing into their penalty area simply proved too much to withstand.
Closing the Show
The closing stages of the match morphed into a joyous coronation for the home supporters. Mbappé secured his scintillating hat-trick in the eightieth minute, a breathtaking individual feat that entirely crushed any lingering hopes of a comeback. A late VAR intervention technically denied B. Diaz a stoppage-time goal, but that minor setback did nothing to dampen the soaring spirits around the stadium. When examining the broader picture, the early-season Stakes look drastically different for these two distinct footballing projects. Los Blancos march forward with renewed swagger, loudly signaling their formidable quality, while their opponents remain stranded in a deeply uncomfortable relegation zone, facing an urgent need to correct course.
Key Questions
What made Kylian Mbappé the Man of the Match?
A flawless hat-trick displaying incredible predatory instinct. He consistently converted crucial chances when the match was tightly poised, thoroughly dismantling the opposing defense.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Off-the-charts attacking metrics featuring thirty combined shots and relentless set-piece pressure. Open tactical structures allowed elite forwards space to ruthlessly punish every defensive vulnerability.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A Star-Studded Curtain Raiser
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 26/100. While opening day fixtures rarely decide titles, Real Madrid's fearsome attacking lineup makes this a fascinating, if predictable, watch.
The Setup
The new La Liga campaign kicks off with a modest Stakes rating, but the sheer talent on display cannot be ignored. Real Madrid are heavy favourites to start their season with a bang against Real Sociedad. With a low Form rating reflecting the blank slate of matchday one, the early competitive Balance leans heavily towards the hosts. The lack of immediate jeopardy tempers the occasion, yet the undeniable quality of global Stars elevates the baseline interest for any football fan.
Key Battle
The ultimate test awaits the visiting backline. They face the daunting task of containing a Madrid front line spearheaded by the explosive duo of Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior. With J. Bellingham pulling the strings and arriving late from midfield, Real Sociedad’s defensive unit must execute a flawless low block to survive the inevitable onslaught.
Our Prediction
Real Madrid will dominate possession and relentlessly probe a stubborn Real Sociedad defence. Expect a comfortable multi-goal victory for the hosts as their elite forwards quickly find their rhythm and break down the opposition's resistance.