Girona vs Real Sociedad Match Preview

Match Context

The La Liga clash at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi in Girona kicks off on 14 May 2026. Girona enter round 36 in 18th place on 39 points with a goal difference of -15, fighting against relegation. Real Sociedad travel in 8th position on 44 points, goal difference -1, targeting European qualification via the Europa League pathway.

Girona Availability

Girona face a lengthy absentee list. Juan Carlos (knee injury) is sidelined. Portu (knee injury) is sidelined. V. Vanat (injury) is sidelined. M. ter Stegen (hamstring injury) is sidelined. D. van de Beek (Achilles tendon injury) is sidelined. Depth is particularly affected in goal and attack, forcing rotations across the squad.

Real Sociedad Availability

Real Sociedad also have several key absences. G. Guedes (toe injury) is sidelined. A. Odriozola (knee injury) is sidelined. O. Oskarsson (suspension – yellow cards) is sidelined. I. Ruperez (knee injury) is sidelined. Their defensive options and forward rotation are notably reduced.

Impact Summary

Attacking output is hit more on the visitors’ side in terms of depth, but Real Sociedad can still rely on leading scorer Mikel Oyarzabal, who has 15 league goals and 3 assists and is available. Girona’s multiple injuries strip away alternative attacking profiles and experienced build-up options, increasing the load on their remaining forwards in a crucial survival fixture.