Real Madrid to honour two World Cup winners at Santiago Bernabeu during Real Sociedad clash

Real Madrid started their La Liga campaign on a winning note, with a late 2-1 win over Espanyol thanks to goals from Jude Bellingham and Carlos Espi.

They are now set to welcome Real Sociedad to the Santiago Bernabeu in what will be their second league game of the season.

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Jose Mourinho will be hoping for a more cohesive performance than the one against Espanyol and to see more positives against the Basque club.

Now, according to COPE, Los Blancos are set to stage a special tribute at the Bernabeu, with Marc Cucurella and Mikel Oyarzabal due to be recognised for winning the World Cup with Spain.

The trophy itself will be present at the Bernabeu tomorrow as part of the ceremony, adding extra significance to the occasion.

Cucurella to receive Real Madrid tribute

Cucurella will be honoured by Real Madrid after returning from the tournament as a world champion.

Real Madrid have something special planned for Cucurella. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

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The left-back joined Madrid this summer and has quickly become one of the most high-profile additions to Jose Mourinho’s squad.

For the club, the tribute is a chance to celebrate both the achievement of one of their own players and Spain’s success on the biggest international stage.

It should also offer Cucurella a memorable Bernabeu moment early in his Madrid career.

Oyarzabal to be recognised by Real Sociedad

Mikel Oyarzabal will also be part of the celebrations, although his recognition will come from Real Sociedad.

COPE reports that both clubs will take part in honouring their respective World Cup winners, creating a shared moment before attention turns back to domestic competition.

Real Madrid will also honour Mikel Oyarzabal. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

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Oyarzabal was one of Spain’s key figures during the tournament and remains one of Real Sociedad’s most important players.

For supporters inside the Bernabeu, it will be a rare opportunity to see the World Cup up close while celebrating two players who helped Spain lift it.

While most of the attention in the Bernabeu will understandably be on Cucurella, the fans should also take the opportunity to honour Oyarzabal.

Cucurella has arrived at the club not only as a major signing for the Mourinho era but as a world champion, and he is yet to get started properly in his Los Blancos career.

Tomorrow would give him the opportunity to receive the love that the Bernabeu gives him and use it as motivation to continue having memorable nights at the stadium in the seasons to come.