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Real Sociedad’s captain carries 12 goals into a fixture where Getafe’s unbeaten defensive record away from home is under serious threat
The gap between these two sides in attacking output this season tells a story on its own. Real Sociedad arrive at Anoeta having gone unbeaten in their last five matches, with Mikel Oyarzabal carrying 12 league goals and a Sportmonks average rating of 7.20 into Wednesday’s fixture. Getafe arrive having won three of their last five, but with a top scorer on just four goals all season. The question is whether Getafe’s disciplined defensive structure can contain one of LaLiga’s most dangerous forwards on his own ground.
Match Details
- Fixture: Real Sociedad vs Getafe
- Venue: Anoeta Stadium
- Date: 22 April 2026
- Competition: LaLiga 2025/26
Current Form
Real Sociedad’s recent run reads 2W 3D 0L in their last five, a sequence that suggests solidity rather than dominance. They drew 2-2 with Deportivo Alavés at home in their most recent outing, and were held 1-1 away at Atlético Madrid and 0-0 at home to Athletic Club before that. The wins, a 1-0 home defeat of Levante and a 2-0 victory over Osasuna, show they can close out games, but the three draws indicate a side that sometimes struggles to put opponents away.
Getafe’s form is spikier. 3W 0D 2L in their last five paints the picture of a side that goes all-in when conditions suit them and concedes ground when they do not. Their two losses were a 0-1 defeat at Levante and a 0-1 reverse at Atlético Madrid, both away from home. At home, they beat Athletic Club 1-0 and Real Betis 2-0. The pattern is clear: Getafe are hard to beat when they can defend deep and hit on the counter, but they struggle when asked to impose themselves.
That dynamic sets up an interesting problem at Anoeta. Real Sociedad will have the ball. Getafe will be content to let them have it.
Key Players to Watch
Real Sociedad
Mikel Oyarzabal is the obvious focal point. His 12 league goals rank him 11th in LaLiga, he has attempted 70 shots, and his Sportmonks rating of 7.20 across 26 starts marks him as one of the division’s most consistent performers. He has created 10 big chances for teammates and drawn 37 fouls, making him a constant threat both in and out of possession. Fifteen big chances missed suggests he is getting into good positions even when the finish eludes him. Against a Getafe side that concedes, he will get opportunities.
Brais Méndez provides the engine behind Oyarzabal. Six goals, 22 key passes, and a rating of 6.93 across 19 starts make him the side’s second most dangerous creative force. His ability to arrive late into the box from midfield adds a dimension Getafe’s defensive structure will need to account for.
Sergio Gómez operates as a wide player who does significant defensive work, with 73 tackles and 25 interceptions to his name, but also creates: 10 big chances created and 32 key passes from a wide-left position give Real Sociedad width and delivery. His crossing volume, 18 successful crosses from open play, will be a weapon against Getafe’s backline.
Getafe
Luis Milla is the single most important player Getafe possess. Nine assists rank him second in all of LaLiga, trailing only Lamine Yamal. He has created 11 big chances, the 24th most in the league, and averages a rating of 7.17 across 30 starts. In a Getafe side that does not score freely, Milla is the man who makes things happen. If he is given space between the lines at Anoeta, he will find it.
Martín Satriano leads Getafe’s attack with four goals from just 12 appearances and 1,067 minutes. His shots-per-game rate of 1.7 and a rating of 7.01 make him the most efficient finisher in the squad. He will not see much of the ball, but when he does, he tends to make it count.
Juan Iglesias is the most-tackling outfield player in LaLiga, leading the division with 86 tackles. His presence in midfield is a physical fact that Real Sociedad’s creators will feel. Milla creates; Iglesias protects. That combination is the spine of what Getafe do.
Season Stats Comparison
The contrast between the two sides’ statistical leaders illuminates the tactical gap. Oyarzabal’s 12 goals against Satriano’s four tells the story of the attacking imbalance. But Milla’s nine assists against Barrenetxea’s four, and Milla’s 11 big chances created against Oyarzabal’s 10, suggest Getafe’s creator is operating at a level comparable to Real Sociedad’s. The difference is in finishing: Getafe simply do not have a forward converting at the rate Oyarzabal does.
| Stat | Real Sociedad | Getafe |
|---|---|---|
| Top Scorer | Oyarzabal – 12 goals (11th in LaLiga) | Satriano – 4 goals (125th in LaLiga) |
| Top Assister | Barrenetxea – 4 assists (41st) | L. Milla – 9 assists (2nd in LaLiga) |
| Top Goalkeeper (saves) | Remiro – 79 saves (20th) | Soria – 97 saves (8th in LaLiga) |
| Top Tackler | Aramburu – 85 tackles (2nd in LaLiga) | Iglesias – 86 tackles (1st in LaLiga) |
| Top Chance Creator | Oyarzabal – 10 big chances created (41st) | L. Milla – 11 big chances created (24th) |
One figure above all others stands out for Getafe: David Soria’s 97 saves rank him eighth in LaLiga. That is not a goalkeeper enjoying a quiet season behind a watertight defence. That is a goalkeeper being tested relentlessly, keeping his side in matches. At Anoeta, he will be tested again.
Head to Head
The recent record between these sides is slim but telling. In their last three meetings, Real Sociedad have won once, Getafe have won none, and two matches have ended level. The most recent encounter, played in January 2026, ended in a 1-0 win for Real Sociedad away at Getafe. A single goal, away from home, was enough. It is the kind of result that suits both sides’ tendencies: tight, low-scoring, decided by the finest of margins.
Team News
No injury concerns have been flagged for either side ahead of this fixture. Both squads are available in full.
Key Battles
The duel between Luis Milla and Real Sociedad’s midfield will define the match. Milla’s nine assists and 67 key passes make him the most creative midfielder either side will face on Wednesday. If Jon Gorrotxategi or Beñat Turrientes, both industrious midfielders with significant tackle counts, can limit his influence, Getafe lose their most dangerous outlet.
At the other end, Domingos Duarte and Getafe’s defensive unit face the challenge of containing Oyarzabal. Duarte has made 144 clearances this season and won 98 duels, making him the defensive anchor. But Oyarzabal has drawn 37 fouls and attempted 70 shots. He finds ways through.
The battle between Real Sociedad’s top tackler, Jon Aramburu on 85 tackles, and Getafe’s leading tackler, Juan Iglesias on 86, also frames the physical contest. These are two sides built on defensive work rate. The game’s tempo will be contested in midfield before either goalkeeper is seriously tested.
Real Sociedad’s unbeaten run, Oyarzabal’s form, and home advantage all point in one direction. But Getafe’s January win at the Coliseum, Milla’s creative threat, and Soria’s workload this season all serve as reminders that this fixture rarely goes to form. The one question Wednesday will answer is whether Getafe’s defensive resolve can survive Oyarzabal at his sharpest, on his own pitch, with nothing left to prove.