Sevilla’s struggle to avoid relegation intensifies as they face Real Sociedad on May 2, 2026, at Estadio Ramon. Sevilla sits 18th in the La Liga table, two points behind Alaves. They have lost five of their last six games in the league.
Real Sociedad, on the other hand, is eighth in the table and has secured a spot in next season’s Europa League. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice against Rayo Vallecano last time out, bringing his total to 17 goals this season.
Key facts:
- Sevilla are currently 18th in La Liga, two points behind 17th-placed Alaves.
- Real Sociedad have a record of 11 wins, 10 draws, and 12 defeats this season.
- Sevilla finished 17th last season, avoiding relegation by just one point.
- Sevilla have the third-worst home record in La Liga this season with only 19 points from 16 matches.
- Real Sociedad has won 55 of their previous 141 matches against Sevilla across all competitions.
Sevilla will be without Marcao due to injury and Djibril Sow due to suspension. However, Cesar Azpilicueta is expected to return from a muscular problem for this crucial match.
This match carries significant weight for Sevilla. They were last relegated back in the 1999-2000 season, making a potential relegation this year a shock. Observers suggest that Sevilla’s fight is more critical than Real Sociedad’s, given their current standings.
As the match approaches, analysts expect a low-scoring draw based on Sevilla’s struggles at home this season. The team’s possible starting lineup includes Vlachodimos, Carmona, Castrin, Salas, Suazo, Sanchez, Gudelj, Agoume, Vargas, Romero, and Maupay.
