Malaga - Real Sociedad

Sunday evening at Estadio La Rosaleda, Malaga face Real Sociedad in a pivotal LaLiga matchday nine encounter. The hosts enter the fixture searching for a spark, having struggled to find consistency in their recent outings, including a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Espanyol on 9 October 2026. With Juan Cruz sidelined due to injury, the expected XI led by Alfonso Herrero will need a disciplined defensive display to contain a visiting side that has shown significant attacking intent throughout their recent campaign.

Real Sociedad arrive with momentum following a productive run in the league, highlighted by a thrilling 3-2 victory over Deportivo de A Coruna on 11 October 2026. Despite a demanding schedule that included a midweek Europa League draw, the visitors will look to Mikel Oyarzabal and Takefusa Kubo to exploit gaps in the Malaga backline. With Jon Aramburu and Luken Beitia unavailable, the visitors must manage their rotations carefully to maintain their current form.