The Reale Arena in San Sebastián hosts a Jornada 6 clash as Real Sociedad — beaten 2–0 by Atlético Madrid in Jornada 5 — look to bounce back against a Deportivo side that beat Getafe 2–1 last round. This is a classic Galician derby away from home for Deportivo, who have made their La Liga return impressively.
Real Sociedad: injury concerns and predicted XI
Álex Remiro starts in goal. Zubeldia and Pacheco anchor the defence. Carlos Soler and Beñat Turrientes drive from midfield with Luka Sucic adding creativity. Takefusa Kubo continues to be La Liga's most exciting playmaker, with Mikel Oyarzabal captaining from the front.
Real Sociedad Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 4-3-3
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Deportivo: team news and outlook
Álvaro Fernández starts in goal. José María Giménez and Angeliño in defence bring genuine La Liga pedigree. Marc Casadó controls midfield, while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leads the attack at 37 years old but still making a difference.
Key tactical battle
Kubo's creativity versus Deportivo's organised block. Casadó's passing range from deep against Sociedad's pressing game. Aubameyang's finishing instincts on the counter could be decisive.
Head-to-head record
This fixture resumes after years in lower divisions for Deportivo. Sociedad are the historic La Liga side here, but Deportivo have the squad quality to compete at this level.
Prediction
2–1. Real Sociedad edge it at home with Kubo the match winner.