Real Sociedad – Alaves

Real Sociedad host a hungry Alavés at Anoeta, hoping to claw back up from 12th place with just seven points after two wins, one draw and three defeats, a modest 6‑11 goal return. Alavés sit comfortably in third, having amassed ten points from three victories, a draw and a single loss, and they boast a superior 11‑5 scoring record. The Basque rivals will be keen to test whether their recent defensive solidity can withstand the attacking threat that has propelled Alavés into the upper echelons of the table. With the gap between the two sides stark—five points and a markedly better goal difference for the visitors—the fixture promises a decisive test for Real Sociedad’s aspirations to climb out of the lower half.