Jornada 4 closes at Estadio Martínez Valero on Monday 7 September 2026 (21:30 CEST) as Elche host Real Sociedad. Kubo and Oyarzabal lead La Real after beating Espanyol 2–0 and Celta 1–0 in Jornada 3 — a quick turnaround for Imanol Alguacil's side.
Elche: team news & Jornada 3 form
Elche's organised block at Martínez Valero frustrates visitors early in the season. Home form gives them a platform against a Sociedad side playing twice in Jornada 3.
Elche Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 4-2-3-1
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Real Sociedad: team news & Jornada 3 form
Real Sociedad carry Jornada 3 momentum with Kubo as the primary creator and Oyarzabal on penalties. Rotation is possible after the midweek Celta fixture, but Anoeta form translates to away confidence.
Tactical battle
Elche's compact mid-block vs Sociedad's structured possession — Kubo's half-space runs vs Elche's double pivot.
Prediction & fantasy picks
- Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad, MID): creative hub if he starts.
- Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad, FWD): penalty taker away from home.
- Predictor: Elche 0–2 Real Sociedad.
Prediction
La Real's Jornada 3 fluency continues. Prediction: Elche 0–2 Real Sociedad.