Real Sociedad vs Real Betis 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 with 43 points and 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 (Yellow Cards, suspension) 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, as is creator Barrenetxea, who has 3 goals and 5 assists.

Real Betis availability

Real Betis also have issues at the back and in attack.

• M. Bartra (Heel Injury) is sidelined.
• A. Ortiz (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
• C. Bakambu (Personal Reasons) is doubtful.
• J. Firpo (Injury) is doubtful.

Their leading scorer C. Hernández (10 goals, 3 assists) is available, along with major creative threats A. Ezzalzouli (8 goals, 8 assists) and Antony (7 goals, 6 assists).

Impact summary

Real Sociedad’s absences are concentrated in defense and wide attacking depth, but their main goal source Oyarzabal remains intact. Real Betis lose defensive experience yet retain the core of an attack that has produced 52 league goals, preserving most of their attacking output.