Overview
Real Sociedad has a record of 10 wins, 8 draws and 11 losses after 29 matches in La Liga this season. With 38 points, they are ranked seventh in the standings, 3 points behind Celta Vigo (ranked sixth) in the race to win tickets to European cups.
The Basque team entered the international break in March after a 1-3 defeat to Villarreal, and they have only won one of their last 3 matches in La Liga. That was a home victory against Osasuna in the middle of last month.
Coach Pellegrino Matarazzo's team has won 24 points after 14 home matches in this season's tournament, including 7 wins.
Conceding too many goals is a big problem for Real Sociedad this season, as they have conceded 45 goals after 29 matches - the worst record in the top 14. And that makes it difficult for them to improve their position in the rankings.
A European cup spot will be considered successful considering the difficulties at the beginning of the season, and Sociedad can confidently aim for victory this weekend.
Meanwhile, Levante is struggling in the bottom group with 26 points after 29 matches, ranked 19th and 3 points behind Elche (ranked 17th).
There are still many opportunities for the team nicknamed "Frogs" to escape danger, especially when they are in positive form with 8 points won in the last 4 matches and are still undefeated.
Coach Luis Castro's team recently won 4-2 against Real Oviedo. Previously, they also defeated Alaves and drew with Girona and Rayo Vallecano in this series of matches.
Levante has the second worst home record in the league this season, but they have won points in 6/14 away matches in La Liga 2025-2026.
In the first leg of this season, the two teams drew 1-1, while Real Sociedad once won 1-0 in their most recent encounter in the 2021-2022 season.
Personnel situation
Real Sociedad will not have the services of Inaki Ruperez, Alvaro Odriozola, Yangel Herrera and Igor Zubeldia due to injury, while Jon Gorrotxategi will have to undergo a physical check at the last minute.
BeNat Turrientes will return after serving his suspension, and Takefusa Kubo has also recovered from a muscle injury that forced him to be out of action from mid-January.
Real Sociedad's starting lineup is unlikely to be surprising, with the attack continuing to be led by Spanish international Mikel Oyarzabal.
On Levante's side, Matias Moreno has returned after suspension. However, Roger Brugue is still absent due to injury, while Unai Elgezabal has physical problems and his ability to play is still uncertain.
Etta Eyong has not started since the beginning of February amidst many speculations about his future, and is likely to continue to sit on the bench, with Carlos Espi being chosen in attack.
Expected lineup:
Real Sociedad: Remiro, Aramburu, Martin, Caleta-Car, Gomez, Turrientes, Soler, Guedes, Mendez, Barrenetxea, Oyarzabal.
Ryan, Toljan, Moreno, De la Fuente, Sanchez, Olasgasti, Rey, Garcia, Losada, Tunde, Espi.
The match between Real Sociedad and Levante takes place at 7:00 PM on April 4 (Vietnam time).
