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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.

Real Sociedad Availability

Real Sociedad have several 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 (14 league goals, 3 assists) is available and central to their attacking threat, supported by Barrenetxea, who has 3 goals and 5 assists.

Real Betis Availability

Real Betis also arrive with absentees.

  • 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, as are key creators A. Ezzalzouli (8 goals, 8 assists) and Antony (7 goals, 6 assists).

Impact Summary

Real Sociedad lose depth in defense and attacking rotation, but retain their main goal source in Oyarzabal. Real Betis’ absences are concentrated in defense and backup attack, leaving their primary attacking core intact, which could sustain their stronger overall attacking output in La Liga so far.

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