Real Sociedad vs Valencia Match Update

The La Liga clash at Anoeta in San Sebastian is scheduled for 17 May 2026, with Real Sociedad hosting Valencia in Regular Season - 37. Real Sociedad arrive in 8th place on 45 points, goal difference -1, while Valencia sit 11th with 43 points and a -12 goal difference.

Real Sociedad Availability

Real Sociedad face several absences. A. Barrenetxea (Yellow Cards) is sidelined, while A. Barrenetxea (Injury) is doubtful, compounding his unavailability risk. G. Guedes (Toe Injury) is sidelined. A. Odriozola (Knee Injury) is sidelined, and I. Ruperez (Knee Injury) is sidelined. Top scorer Mikel Oyarzabal, with 15 league goals and 3 assists, is 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, as is Renzo Saravia (Injury), potentially weakening both full-back positions. Key creator Luis Rioja, 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 the major attacking output of Oyarzabal. Valencia’s main damage is structural at the back, with several defenders sidelined and two full-backs doubtful, while their primary creative outlets in midfield remain intact.