Key Facts
- Real Sociedad moves straight into league action following their Copa del Rey victory over Atlético Madrid; just one point separates the two clubs in the race for European qualification.
- Mikel Oyarzabal and Ander Barrenetxea were decisive in the cup final; Oyarzabal’s injury makes his participation questionable or likely to be limited.
- Getafe travels without Borja Mayoral (knee) and the suspended Zaid Romero – this significantly weakens their offense.
- Getafe has scored just one goal in their last three away games, which reduces the chances of a high-scoring match.
- Four of the last five head-to-head matches ended with 2–3 goals, suggesting a close, low-scoring game.
- Getafe have kept four of their last five league games under 2.5 goals, while Real Sociedad have scored at least one goal in each of their last five matches; the situation favors a narrow home win with few goals.
Real Sociedad returns to Anoeta on Wednesday, the trophy still warm in the trophy case, with barely any time to catch their breath. Pellegrino Matarazzo’s team defeated Atlético Madrid in Saturday’s Copa del Rey final, celebrated throughout Donostia, and now heads straight into a league match that is hardly any less significant: Getafe is coming to town, and just one point separates the two clubs in the race for Europe.
José Bordalás brings a team that recently lost to Levante but had won three of its four previous league matches. That’s exactly what makes this match more of a direct showdown than a typical Wednesday game. Real Sociedad won the first leg 2-1 in January 2026, and another close encounter would fit both the current standings and the recent history of the two teams.
- Venue: Anoeta, San Sebastian
- Date and time: April 22, 2026, 8:00 PM
- Competition: La Liga (Matchday 33)
The bookmakers see Real Sociedad as clear, though not overwhelming, favorites, which is entirely understandable after the cup weekend. The outlook is nevertheless clear: a controlled home win in a low-scoring game. Getafe travels without Borja Mayoral, and Zaid Romero is suspended, while Real Sociedad has scored in each of its last five games.
Real Sociedad Form & Record Check
Real Sociedad finds itself caught between the euphoria following the Copa del Rey victory and the practical challenge of quickly returning to consistent performances in the league.
The cup victory boosts confidence, especially since young talents and key players like Unai Marrero, Ander Barrenetxea, and Mikel Oyarzabal have stood out with concrete contributions. At the same time, the strain from a packed schedule and travel is increasing, making rotation and workload management a core task for coach Pellegrino Matarazzo.
The goal tally in the last five games across all competitions shows that the offensive structures are working; the problem areas lie in defense and in phases following turnovers. Consistent performances are still lacking in the league: strong home games alternate with more lackluster performances, such as the 3-3 draw against Alavés or the loss in Villarreal. The key will be how Matarazzo strikes a balance between momentum and recovery to maintain stability on both the domestic and European stages.
Real Sociedad is likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, though this is still just a prediction. Despite Unai Marrero’s stellar performance in the Cup final, Álex Remiro – 1 is the likely starter between the posts, ahead of Jon Aramburu – 2, Jon Martín – 31, Duje Caleta-Car – 16, and Sergio Gómez – 17. A back four that promises a sensible mix of speed in retreating and build-up play.
The tactical core of this projected lineup lies in the interplay between Beñat Turrientes – 8 and Carlos Soler – 18, who are expected to support Takefusa Kubo – 14 and Ander Barrenetxea – 7 on the wings, while Luka Sucic – 24 operates in the half-space behind Mikel Oyarzabal – 10. This remains a cautious assessment, especially since Oyarzabal’s injury in the Cup final hasn’t quite been forgotten yet. Álvaro Odriozola remains sidelined.
Getafe Form & Record Check
Getafe arrives on the back of a defeat that sent two messages. The 0-1 loss at Levante interrupted a strong league run, but David Soria left the field to praise after multiple saves, which says a lot about the pressure his team had to absorb. More serious for Wednesday is the late red card against Zaid Romero, which deprives a team of a defensive option that is already without Borja Mayoral.
Nevertheless, José Bordalás has built a team that is difficult to break down. Getafe has won three of its last five league games, including victories over Real Betis, Espanyol, and Athletic Club, and those matches were more compact than chaotic. However, in their last three away league games, they managed only one goal in total, which is why there will likely be very little room for error at Anoeta.
Getafe is expected to stick with their usual 5-4-1 formation, with David Soria – 13 in goal behind Kiko Femenía – 17, Abdel Abqar – 3, Domingos Duarte – 22, Zaid Romero – 24, and Juan Iglesias – 21. With Abdel Abqar – 3 and Kiko Femenía – 17 back in the lineup, this projected formation points to the familiar compact block and defensive approach.
Further up front, Luis Milla – 5 is expected to set the pace, while Adrián Liso – 23, Dakonam Djené – 2, and Martín Satriano – 10 could take on the running duties around Luis Vázquez – 19. Ultimately, this is just a projection, but Borja Mayoral remains sidelined with a knee injury, and Juanmi is also unavailable following knee surgery, so the options in attack remain limited.
Real Sociedad – Getafe Head-to-Head & Statistics
The last five league meetings do not point to clear dominance by either side, but suggest a close contest. Real Sociedad won 2-1 in January 2026, Getafe responded with a 3-0 victory in 2025, and the two matches in 2024 ended 0-0 and 1-1. This sequence fits a matchup that is usually decided by small details rather than sustained control.
Beneath the mixed results, an insightful pattern emerges in terms of goal-scoring. Four of the last five matches featured at least two goals, but four also remained under 3.5 goals, so the common theme is balance. Getafe scored in four of those five games, while Real Sociedad’s last two home matches against the Madrid side have been highly volatile: ranging from a 4-3 win in 2023 to a 0-3 loss in 2025.
