Real Sociedad - Rayo Vallecano

Real Sociedad arrive at this matchday 12 encounter looking to regain momentum after a recent LaLiga defeat to Athletic Bilbao and a European draw with Lyon. Their campaign has been defined by high-scoring affairs, including a 5-2 victory over Malaga and a 3-2 win against Deportivo de A Coruna. Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano travel to the Reale Arena buoyed by a convincing 3-0 victory over Celta Vigo. Their recent form has been inconsistent, oscillating between league struggles and a narrow Copa del Rey win against Recreativo Huelva.

The two sides last met on 26 April 2026, playing out a dramatic 3-3 draw in LaLiga. As Real Sociedad navigate the absences of Mikel Oyarzabal, Carlos Soler, and Mamadou Sarr, they will rely on an expected XI featuring Orri Oskarsson and Takefusa Kubo. Rayo Vallecano, missing Alvaro Garcia and Oscar Valentin, will look to disrupt the hosts' rhythm in a contest that historically offers little comfort to either side.