Real Sociedad vs Valencia Match Preview

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 arrive eighth on 45 points with a goal difference of -1, while Valencia sit eleventh on 43 points and a -12 goal difference.

Real Sociedad Availability

Real Sociedad face multiple absences. A. Barrenetxea (Yellow Cards) is sidelined, while a separate listing notes A. Barrenetxea (Injury) is doubtful. G. Guedes (Toe Injury) is sidelined. A. Odriozola (Knee Injury) is sidelined. I. Ruperez (Knee Injury) is sidelined. None of Real Sociedad’s top league scorers or assist leaders beyond Mikel Oyarzabal appear on the absence list, so their main attacking reference remains available.

Valencia Availability

Valencia also have significant 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. Key creator Luis Rioja, one of the league’s leading assist providers for Valencia, is available.

Impact Summary

Real Sociedad lose depth in wide and full-back areas but retain their leading scorer Mikel Oyarzabal (15 goals, 3 assists), preserving most of their attacking output. Valencia, despite several defensive and structural absences, keep their primary chance creators and should still carry a threat going forward.