Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad: La Liga – teams, start time, lineups

Al JazeeraEN 5 min read 100% complete by Kevin HandFebruary 13, 2026 at 06:23 PM

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Real Madrid will face Real Sociedad in a La Liga match at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 9 pm local time. Real Madrid has the opportunity to move to the top of La Liga with a win. The match is a key fixture as Real Madrid, under new coach Alvaro Arbeloa, aims to secure silverware. Trent Alexander-Arnold, recently recovered from injury, could play a crucial role for Real Madrid. However, Arbeloa may proceed with caution regarding Alexander-Arnold's playing time, potentially aiming for his full return in the Champions League playoff against Benfica on February 17.

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Bernabeu Stadium 60% Trent Alexander-Arnold ×270% Kylian Mbappé 80% Real Sociedad ×280% La Liga ×290% Real Madrid ×4100%

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