Real Sociedad
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Team Overview
Real Sociedad, based in the Basque city of San Sebastián, represents one of Spanish football's most distinctive institutions. Known for their commitment to developing local talent and maintaining strong ties to Basque identity, La Real has historically been a competitive force in La Liga's upper echelons. The club's philosophy centers around attractive, possession-based football that emphasizes technical skill and tactical intelligence, qualities that have made them a respected opponent throughout their storied history in Spanish football's top division.
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Under Pellegrino Matarazzo's guidance, Real Sociedad's current La Liga campaign tells a story of inconsistency and missed opportunities. With 11 wins, 12 draws, and 14 losses across 37 matches, their record reflects a season where they've struggled to find the rhythm that has previously elevated them among Spain's elite clubs. The statistics reveal concerning trends: only 3 clean sheets demonstrate defensive vulnerabilities, while 60 goals conceded against 58 scored highlights their challenge in maintaining the solid foundations typically associated with successful La Real campaigns.
The team's struggles become more pronounced when examining their away form, managing just 3 victories in 18 road fixtures compared to a more respectable 8 wins from 19 home matches at Anoeta. This disparity suggests they've maintained their traditional strength as difficult hosts while finding it challenging to translate their style effectively in away environments. Their recent form pattern shows periods of promise punctuated by disappointing sequences, indicating a squad capable of quality performances but lacking the consistency required for sustained success in La Liga's demanding landscape.
Squad (34 players)
Goalkeepers (4)
Defenders (9)
Midfielders (11)
Attackers (10)
Player Statistics
2025/26 Season| # | Player | Pos | Rating | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Tackles | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |
GK | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3330 | 1 | 1374 | |
| 17 | |
FW | 34 | 0 | 5 | 2637 | 87 | 1476 | |
| 2 | |
DF | 34 | 1 | 0 | 2711 | 102 | 1253 | |
| 28 | |
MF | 33 | 0 | 1 | 1489 | 19 | 368 | |
| 10 | |
FW | 33 | 15 | 4 | 2701 | 29 | 769 | |
| 11 | |
FW | 32 | 8 | 4 | 1839 | 25 | 564 | |
| 18 | |
MF | 32 | 4 | 3 | 2243 | 36 | 1148 | |
| 4 | |
MF | 30 | 1 | 3 | 2215 | 46 | 1307 | |
| 7 | |
MF | 30 | 3 | 5 | 1769 | 30 | 726 | |
| 23 | |
MF | 29 | 6 | 2 | 1672 | 37 | 878 | |
| 16 | |
DF | 27 | 1 | 0 | 2152 | 24 | 1359 | |
| 8 | |
MF | 26 | 0 | 3 | 1277 | 38 | 650 | |
| 31 | |
DF | 25 | 2 | 0 | 2250 | 31 | 1358 | |
| 14 | |
MF | 24 | 2 | 4 | 1508 | 30 | 489 | |
| 5 | |
DF | 24 | 0 | 1 | 1998 | 34 | 1107 | |
| 24 | |
MF | 21 | 3 | 1 | 928 | 17 | 429 | |
| 3 | |
DF | 20 | 1 | 0 | 863 | 27 | 304 | |
| 9 | |
FW | 19 | 8 | 0 | 765 | 6 | 115 | |
| 21 | |
MF | 17 | 0 | 0 | 448 | 10 | 216 | |
| 6 | |
DF | 15 | 0 | 1 | 712 | 14 | 373 | |
| 12 | |
MF | 11 | 0 | 0 | 440 | 9 | 194 | |
| 19 | |
FW | 7 | 0 | 0 | 136 | 2 | 16 | |
| 20 | |
DF | 5 | 1 | 0 | 202 | 5 | 28 | |
| 22 | |
FW | 5 | 0 | 0 | 91 | 0 | 30 | |
| 42 | |
FW | 3 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 12 | |
| 44 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
| 38 | |
DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 2 | |
| 47 | |
FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 12 | |
| 34 | |
FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 26 | |
FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 4 | |
| 46 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 4 |
Recent Transfers
2024/25 & 2025/26Arrivals (28)
Departures (40)
Injuries & Availability
Impact Analysis
Real Sociedad face a concerning injury situation with four players currently unavailable, creating depth challenges across multiple areas of their squad. The most significant absence appears to be Ander Barrenetxea, who is sidelined with a muscle injury. The winger has been an important attacking outlet for La Real, and his pace and creativity on the flanks will be sorely missed. Adding to the club's woes is Alvaro Odriozola's knee injury, which removes a key defensive option and limits tactical flexibility in the full-back positions.
The unavailability of Jon Karrikaburu due to a coach's decision further reduces attacking depth, particularly affecting the striker rotation options. Meanwhile, Gorrotxategi's injury adds another name to the treatment room, though the specific nature of his fitness issue remains unclear. With four players out of contention, Real Sociedad's squad depth will be tested, forcing tactical adjustments and potentially requiring fringe players to step up into more prominent roles. The concentration of injuries in key positions like defense and attack could prove particularly challenging for maintaining consistent performance levels, as the remaining fit players will need to shoulder additional responsibility across multiple competitions.
Recent Form
Form Analysis
Real Sociedad's recent form presents a concerning picture of inconsistency and defensive fragility, with the Basque side managing just three points from their last five matches. Their record of no wins, three draws, and two defeats highlights a team struggling to find the cutting edge needed to convert competitive performances into victories. While they have shown attacking intent by scoring nine goals across these fixtures, their inability to maintain leads has proven costly, as evidenced by drawing matches after taking commanding positions.
The defensive issues are particularly troubling, having conceded eleven goals in this five-match span without recording a single clean sheet. Their recent fixtures have featured high-scoring affairs, including dramatic encounters that saw them surrender leads against Valencia in a 4-3 home defeat and share six goals with Rayo Vallecano in a 3-3 draw. The pattern suggests a team capable of creating chances and finding the net but lacking the defensive discipline to secure results. Their narrow 1-0 loss to Sevilla stands as the only low-scoring affair in this sequence, while home form has been particularly disappointing with draws and defeats at their own ground failing to provide the expected advantage.
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