Real Sociedad vs Real Betis Match Preview: La Liga 2026
Match Context
Real Sociedad host Real Betis at Anoeta in San Sebastian on 9 May 2026 in La Liga, Regular Season - 35. The home side sit 9th on 43 points, while Betis arrive in 5th with 53 points and a Champions League league-phase spot currently in hand.
Real Sociedad Availability
Real Sociedad face multiple concerns.
- J. Aramburu (Suspension – Yellow Cards) is sidelined.
- A. Odriozola (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- G. Guedes (Toe Injury) is doubtful.
- J. Karrikaburu (Ankle Injury) is doubtful.
- I. Ruperez (Knee Injury) is doubtful.
Key attacker Mikel Oyarzabal, with 14 league goals and 3 assists, is available and will shoulder much of the home attacking load. Barrenetxea, on 3 goals and 5 assists, is also available to provide creativity from midfield.
Real Betis Availability
Real Betis also have notable absentees.
- M. Bartra (Heel Injury) is sidelined.
- A. Ortiz (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
- C. Bakambu (Personal Reasons) is doubtful.
- J. Firpo (Injury) is doubtful.
Impact Summary
Real Sociedad’s main attacking structure remains intact with Oyarzabal and Barrenetxea available, limiting the offensive damage of their absences. Betis, meanwhile, retain a strong creative and scoring core through C. Hernández (10 goals, 3 assists), A. Ezzalzouli (8 goals, 8 assists) and Antony (7 goals, 6 assists), so their attacking output should remain high despite defensive and rotational setbacks.
