The schedule, which was sorted on the same day, leaves Real Madrid with a defined route, with several key dates for the team's success in an expectedly demanding campaign. The first of these key dates is the first match of the season, which will be crucial for the team's project 2.0 under José Mourinho. However, due to the movements after the World Cup, the first match will not correspond to the first matchday, but rather the second. Real Madrid will face Espanyol at home on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The first matchday will be played just a few days later, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, against Real Sociedad.
The schedule also includes four intense matches against Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, which are always highly anticipated and often come with controversy. Real Madrid will receive Barcelona at home on May 9, 2026, in the 35th matchday, while they will visit the city on October 25, 2026, in the 10th matchday. The team will also travel to the Metropolitano stadium on September 20, 2026, for the 7th matchday. The final match of the season will be played at home against Deportivo de La Coruña.