The 2026-27 Copa del Rey first-round draw is set for October 5, with 112 teams awaiting their opponents. Top clubs like Barcelona and Real Madrid will join later.
Atlético Madrid secured a dominant 3-0 away win against Real Sociedad, with Alejandro Grimaldo, Jonathan David, and Giuliano Simeone scoring late goals to seal the result.
Héctor Fort has completed a permanent transfer from Barcelona to Real Sociedad in a deal worth approximately €8 million. The defender has signed a six-year contract with the Basque club after spending last season on loan at Elche.
Kylian Mbappé scored three goals as Real Madrid overcame a disjointed first-half display to defeat Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu in their opening home LaLiga fixture.
Real Sociedad are pushing to sign Chelsea defender Mamadou Sarr on loan, but face competition from Saudi side Al-Hilal. The 20-year-old has made just seven appearances since joining from Strasbourg.
Nayef Aguerd has turned down a move to Real Sociedad despite reportedly passing his medical, leaving Marseille searching for alternative solutions to ease their financial burden.
Real Sociedad and Real Betis are monitoring Borussia Dortmund forward Fabio Silva, but the Portuguese striker has indicated he wishes to remain in Germany.
Nayef Aguerd is poised to rejoin Real Sociedad on loan from Olympique de Marseille in a deal that will become permanent next summer. The move forms part of Marseille’s efforts to raise funds amid regulatory pressure.
Nathan Zézé could leave Saudi Arabia just one year after his €20m move to NEOM SC, with Inter Milan, Real Sociedad and three Premier League clubs monitoring the defender as the Gulf club’s financial situation deteriorates.
Atlético Madrid have opened discussions with Mikel Oyarzabal’s representatives as Diego Simeone targets the Real Sociedad captain. The approach comes as the club considers alternatives to Julián Álvarez.