Real Sociedad vs Valencia Match Preview

Match Context

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

Real Sociedad Availability

Real Sociedad face multiple absences. A. Barrenetxea (Yellow Cards) is sidelined, while A. Barrenetxea (Injury) is also listed as doubtful. G. Guedes (Toe Injury) is sidelined. A. Odriozola (Knee Injury) is sidelined. I. Ruperez (Knee Injury) is sidelined. Top scorer Mikel Oyarzabal, with 15 league goals and 3 assists, is fully available and central to their attacking threat.

Valencia Availability

Valencia also have significant issues. 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. Key creator Luis Rioja (6 league assists) is available, as is fellow top provider Javi Guerra (6 assists).

Impact Summary

Real Sociedad lose depth in wide and defensive areas but retain their main goal source in Oyarzabal, preserving most of their attacking output. Valencia’s absences are concentrated in defense and fullback roles, potentially weakening their structure behind an otherwise intact creative unit led by Luis Rioja and Javi Guerra.