Rayo Vallecano vs Real Sociedad Match Preview

Match context

Rayo Vallecano host Real Sociedad at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas in Madrid on 26 April 2026, in La Liga Regular Season - 32. The home side sit 11th on 38 points, while the visitors are 8th with 42 points and chasing Europa League qualification.

Rayo Vallecano availability

Rayo face both suspension and fitness concerns. A. Batalla (Yellow Cards) is sidelined, ruling out one of their goalkeeping options. D. Mendez (Knee Injury) is sidelined. In addition, A. Garcia (Muscle Injury) is doubtful, Luiz Felipe (Injury) is doubtful, and R. Nteka (Injury) is doubtful. The potential absence of creator A. Garcia, who leads Rayo in La Liga with 5 assists and has added 4 goals, would be a major blow to their attacking variety from midfield.

Real Sociedad availability

Real Sociedad also travel with a lengthy list of absentees. D. Caleta-Car (Yellow Cards) is sidelined, weakening their central defensive depth. A. Odriozola (Knee Injury) is sidelined and I. Ruperez (Knee Injury) is sidelined, further stretching the back line. A. Elustondo (Head Injury) is doubtful, G. Guedes (Toe Injury) is doubtful, Y. Herrera (Injury) is doubtful, J. Karrikaburu (Ankle Injury) is doubtful, and I. Zubeldia (Thigh Injury) is doubtful.

Impact summary

Despite the injuries, both teams’ leading scorers remain available: Jorge de Frutos has 10 goals for Rayo Vallecano, while Mikel Oyarzabal has 12 goals and 3 assists for Real Sociedad, preserving the primary attacking output on both sides.