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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. The home side sit 9th on 43 points, while Betis arrive 5th with 53 points and pushing for the Champions League league phase.

Real Sociedad Availability

Real Sociedad face multiple 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.

Crucially, leading scorer Mikel Oyarzabal (14 league goals, 3 assists) is available, preserving their main attacking threat. Creative outlet Barrenetxea (3 goals, 5 assists) is also available to support the forward line.

Real Betis Availability

Real Betis also have notable 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 top 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

Both sides retain their primary attacking cores, so the attacking output loss is moderate and focused more on defensive and rotational options rather than headline scorers or assist leaders.

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