Real Sociedad vs Valencia: Match Preview and Player Availability

Match at Anoeta, San Sebastian, on 17 May 2026 in La Liga Regular Season - 37. Real Sociedad sit 8th on 45 points (goal difference -1), while Valencia are 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, leaving both a disciplinary and fitness concern around the winger. G. Guedes (Toe Injury) is sidelined, removing a direct attacking option. In defense, A. Odriozola (Knee Injury) is sidelined, as is I. Ruperez (Knee Injury), reducing depth at the back. Top scorer Mikel Oyarzabal, with 15 league goals and 3 assists, is available and central to their attacking threat.

Valencia Availability

Valencia also travel with a lengthy list. L. Beltran (Knee Injury) is sidelined, along with J. Copete (Ankle Injury), M. Diakhaby (Muscle Injury), and D. Foulquier (Knee Injury), significantly affecting defensive and structural options. J. Gaya (Injury) is doubtful, as is Renzo Saravia (Injury), leaving doubts over both full-back roles. Creative hub Luis Rioja, the team’s leading provider with 6 assists, is available, as is fellow 6-assist creator Javi Guerra.

Impact Summary

Real Sociedad lose width and rotation in attack, but retain their main goalscorer. Valencia’s absences are concentrated in defense, potentially weakening their ability to contain Real Sociedad’s 55-goal attack.