Real Sociedad vs Real Betis Match Preview: La Liga Showdown

Match Context

Real Sociedad host Real Betis at Anoeta in San Sebastian on 9 May 2026 in La Liga, Regular Season - 35. Real Sociedad sit 9th on 43 points, while Real Betis arrive in 5th place with 53 points and a Champions League league phase spot currently in hand.

Real Sociedad Availability

Real Sociedad have a mixed picture.

• 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.

Top scorer Mikel Oyarzabal, with 14 league goals and 3 assists, is available and central to their attacking threat, while Barrenetxea, on 3 goals and 5 assists, is also available to support the creative load.

Real Betis Availability

Real Betis also face absences.

• M. Bartra (Heel Injury) is sidelined.
• A. Ortiz (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
• C. Bakambu (Personal Reasons) is doubtful.
• J. Firpo (Injury) is doubtful.

Key forwards C. Hernández (10 goals, 3 assists) and A. Ezzalzouli (8 goals, 8 assists) are available, preserving much of Betis’s offensive edge.

Impact Summary

Both sides retain their primary scorers and creators, so the main impact is on defensive depth and rotation rather than pure attacking output, with Real Sociedad slightly more stretched in wide and forward options if Guedes and Karrikaburu do not feature.