Real Sociedad vs Valencia: La Liga Match Preview

Match Context

The La Liga clash at Anoeta in San Sebastian is scheduled for 17:00 (UTC) on 17 May 2026. Real Sociedad enter round 37 in 8th place on 45 points (goal difference -1), while Valencia sit 11th with 43 points (goal difference -12).

Real Sociedad Availability

Real Sociedad face multiple 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. I. Ruperez (Knee Injury) is sidelined. With Mikel Oyarzabal, the team’s leading league scorer on 15 goals and 3 assists, fully available, their main attacking reference remains intact despite the missing supporting cast.

Valencia Availability

Valencia also have significant defensive and attacking concerns. 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. Renzo Saravia (Injury) is doubtful. Creative hub Luis Rioja, who leads the side with 6 league assists, is available, as is fellow 6-assist provider Javi Guerra.

Impact Summary

Real Sociedad lose width and depth in wide and full-back areas, but retain their primary goal threat through Oyarzabal. Valencia’s back line is heavily hit, with several defenders sidelined or doubtful, yet their main chance creators Rioja and Guerra remain available to sustain attacking output.