Real Madrid welcomes a red-hot Real Sociedad to the Santiago Bernabéu this Saturday, February 14, 2026, for a high-stakes La Liga Matchday 24 encounter. With both teams currently boasting seven-match unbeaten streaks in league play, this Valentine’s Day clash carries significant weight for the title race and European qualification.
Match Details and Kickoff Time
The match is scheduled to kick off at 8:00 PM UTC (3:00 PM EST). Real Madrid enters the fixture sitting 2nd in the La Liga standings, while Real Sociedad holds the 8th position but arrives in Madrid on the back of an 11-game unbeaten run across all competitions.
Head-to-Head History and Key Stats
Historically, Real Madrid has dominated this fixture, but “La Real” has proven to be a resilient opponent in recent years. According to historical data, this marks the 184th meeting between the two Spanish giants:
- Real Madrid Wins: 103
- Real Sociedad Wins: 38
- Draws: 43
- Recent Form: Real Madrid has won the last two head-to-head encounters, including a 2-1 victory at the Reale Arena earlier this season.
In their previous meeting in September, Los Blancos secured a 2-1 win despite a 32nd-minute red card to Dean Huijsen, thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappé and Arda Güler.
Team News and Predicted Lineups
Real Madrid heads into the game in excellent physical condition, having won five of their last six matches. Reports suggest Alvaro Arbeloa may lead the tactical setup, with Thibaut Courtois expected to start in goal behind a defense potentially featuring Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Real Sociedad arrives with significant momentum after securing a first-leg win in the Copa del Rey semi-finals. Their defensive solidity will be tested by the attacking trio of Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, and Kylian Mbappé.
Predicted Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Militão, Rüdiger, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouaméni, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappé, Vinicius Jr.
Betting Odds and Predictions
Oddsmakers favor the home side, with Real Madrid priced at 8/11 to win in a match featuring over 2.5 goals. Analysts predict a tight contest, with a common scoreline prediction of 2-1 in favor of the hosts. Key players to watch include Vinicius Junior, who is a favorite to score anytime at 21/20 odds.
Fans can follow the action live on TSN in North America or via live text commentary on major sports platforms as Real Madrid looks to maintain its title charge against one of the league’s most in-form visitors.