The La Liga clash at Reale Arena in San Sebastian pits Real Sociedad against Alaves, with kick-off on 11 April 2026 at 12:00 (UTC). Real Sociedad enter the fixture 7th in the table on 41 points with a goal difference of 1, while Alaves sit 15th with 32 points and a goal difference of -11. This is a Regular Season - 31 encounter, not a cup 1/8 final.
Real Sociedad & Alaves Availability
Real Sociedad face a lengthy absentee list. Jon Gorrotxategi (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. Y. Herrera (Calf Injury) is sidelined. J. Martin (Yellow Cards) is sidelined. J. Ochieng (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. A. Odriozola (Knee Injury) is sidelined. I. Ruperez (Knee Injury) is sidelined. I. Zubeldia (Thigh Injury) is doubtful.
For Alaves, F. Garces (Suspended) is sidelined. C. Protesoni (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. All suspensions due to yellow cards are fully accounted for in these absences.
Impact Summary
Real Sociedad’s attacking core remains intact, with leading scorer Mikel Oyarzabal (12 league goals, 3 assists) and second-top scorer Gonçalo Guedes (8 goals, 4 assists) both available. Alaves likewise retain key forwards L. Boyé (10 goals, 1 assist) and Toni Martínez (8 goals, 3 assists), preserving their main attacking output despite the defensive suspension to Garces.
