Real Madrid hosts Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday, a midweek La Liga fixture that opens Los Blancos' home schedule.
Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-1 on Saturday to open its season. Jude Bellingham scored his first goal of the season inside the opening 10 minutes, while Carlos Espi won it in the 90th.
Real Madrid finished second in La Liga last season and went out in the Champions League quarterfinals. Aurélien Tchouaméni and Endrick both missed the Espanyol match and remain doubtful for the midweek turnaround.
Watch Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad on ESPN+
Real Sociedad lost 2-1 at Real Betis on Friday to open its season and comes in without a summer signing being made yet.
La Real finished 10th last season and made the Europa League
via the Copa del Rey. Takefusa Kubo and Ander Barrenetxea are the main attacking threats, though Mikel Oyarzabal is working his way up to full fitness.
If you are looking for betting advice for the matchup, we've got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of OddsWire.
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A nervy start away from home should ease the tension of Mourinho's return to the Bernabéu. Madrid gets a comfortable result.
Prediction: Real Madrid 3, Real Sociedad 1
Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad channel, start time, streaming
- When: Wednesday, August 26
- Where: Santiago Bernabéu (Madrid, Spain)
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Channel/streaming: ESPN+ (WATCH HERE), ESPN Deportes (Watch LIVE on Fubo)
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad prediction, where to watch, time for La Liga match
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