Real Sociedad vs Valencia Match Preview

Match Context

The La Liga clash at Anoeta in San Sebastian is scheduled for 17:00 (UTC) on 17 May 2026, part of the Regular Season - 37. Real Sociedad come in sitting 8th on 45 points with a goal difference of -1, while Valencia are 11th on 43 points with a goal difference of -12.

Real Sociedad Availability

Real Sociedad face multiple absences. A. Barrenetxea (Yellow Cards) is sidelined, and separately A. Barrenetxea (Injury) is doubtful. G. Guedes (Toe Injury) is sidelined. A. Odriozola (Knee Injury) is sidelined. I. Ruperez (Knee Injury) is sidelined. Top scorer Mikel Oyarzabal, with 15 league goals and 3 assists, is fully available and central to their attacking threat.

Valencia Availability

Valencia also have a lengthy list. L. Beltran (Knee Injury) is sidelined. J. Copete (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. M. Diakhaby (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. D. Foulquier (Knee Injury) is sidelined. J. Gaya (Injury) is doubtful. Renzo Saravia (Injury) is doubtful. Key creator Luis Rioja, leading the team with 6 assists, and fellow provider Javi Guerra, also on 6 assists, are both available.

Impact Summary

Real Sociedad lose width and depth through Barrenetxea and Guedes, but retain their main goal source in Oyarzabal. Valencia’s absences are concentrated in defense, potentially weakening their solidity while keeping their primary chance creators on the pitch.