Overview
- The LaLiga match is scheduled for Sunday 30 August 2026 at the Santiago Bernabéu with the stadium listed at a capacity of 83,186 spectators.
- Real Madrid arrive unbeaten after two wins, including a 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad in which Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick.
- Mourinho has publicly said he will rotate players to manage minutes and several outlets project changes such as Trent Alexander-Arnold starting and Marc Cucurella replacing Álvaro Carreras.
- Broadcasters and kickoff times are set across markets with Movistar Plus+ and DAZN covering Spain, DIRECTV/DGO in much of South America and ESPN and Sky among the options in North America and Mexico.
- Málaga return to the Bernabéu eight years after their last visit and have never won there in 16 trips, making them clear underdogs and a test for Madrid’s rotated lineup.