Real Sociedad vs Real Betis: La Liga Match Preview

Match Context

Real Sociedad host Real Betis at Anoeta in San Sebastian on 9 May 2026 in La Liga, Regular Season - 35. Real Sociedad sit 9th on 43 points with a goal difference of -1, while Real Betis are 5th on 53 points with a goal difference of 11, pushing for Champions League qualification.

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.

Top scorer Mikel Oyarzabal, with 14 goals and 3 assists, is available and central to their attacking threat, supported by creator Barrenetxea, who has 3 goals and 5 assists.

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.

Attacking leader C. Hernández, on 10 goals and 3 assists, is available, as are key providers A. Ezzalzouli (8 goals, 8 assists) and Antony (7 goals, 6 assists), preserving much of Betis’ creative core.

Impact Summary

Real Sociedad lose defensive depth and potentially some forward options but retain their main scoring and creative outlets. Real Betis’ issues are concentrated in defense and rotation up front, with their primary attacking production fully available.