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Preview | Real Sociedad vs Atlético de Madrid

Chasing our first win of 2026

Atlético visit Real Sociedad this Sunday in their first game of the year. The match will kick off at 21:00 CEST at the Anoeta stadium.

Real Sociedad this Sunday in their first game of the year. The match will kick off at 21:00 CEST at the Anoeta stadium.

In their opening fixture of 2026, Atleti play away against Real Sociedad this Sunday at 21:00 CEST, aiming to secure another victory. Simeone's men start the year third in the league table with 37 points. Following victories against Valencia (2-1) and Girona (3-0) in LaLiga and against Atlético Baleares (3-2) in the Copa del Rey, the team will be looking to add another win and begin the year with three more points.

Real Sociedad sit sixteenth with 17 points. The San Sebastián natives come into the game following a 2-1 defeat against Girona and a 1-1 draw against Levante. In the Copa del Rey, they advanced to the next round after beating Eldense 2-1.

In last season's meetings, Atlético drew 1-1 away with goals from Julián Alvarez and Luka Sucic. At home, Sørloth scored all four goals in that victory.

Let's start the year with a win!