Real Sociedad vs Girona — Match Preview
A tense battle at the bottom half of the table takes place at the Reale Arena on Friday, 12 December 2025.1 Real Sociedad, currently 14th with 16 points, are enduring a difficult campaign and looking to bounce back from a narrow defeat to Alaves. The situation is even more critical for Girona. The Catalan side sits 18th in the relegation zone with just 12 points, having conceded 29 goals this season. With key injuries decimating both squads, this is a test of depth and survival instincts.
Real Sociedad vs Girona — Match Info
- Competition: La Liga (Matchday 16)
- Venue: Reale Arena, San Sebastian (Capacity: 40,000)2
- Date: Friday, 12 December 2025
- Kickoff: 21:00 CET | 20:00 GMT | 01:30 IST (Saturday)
- Referee: TBC (La Liga Appointment)
Real Sociedad vs Girona — Match Stakes
Real Sociedad (14th — 16 pts):
- Win → Moves to 19 pts, creating a comfortable buffer from the drop zone
- Draw → Stagnation; keeps them in the lower-mid table fight
- Loss → Dragged into the relegation battle, just 1 point above Girona
Girona (18th — 12 pts):
- Win → Moves to 15 pts, potentially escaping the relegation zone
- Draw → Remains in the bottom three; pressure on Míchel increases
- Loss → Gap to safety could widen; crisis deepens with goal difference woes
Real Sociedad vs Girona — Team News
Real Sociedad:
- Oyarzabal M. — Out (Muscle Injury)3
- Zubeldia I. — Out (Muscle Injury)
- Oskarsson O. — Out (Hamstring Injury)
- Ruperez I. — Out (Knee Injury)
- Beitia L. — Out (Groin Injury)
Girona:
- Stuani C. — Out (Calf Injury)4
- Herrera Y. — Out (Calf Injury)
- Lopez D. — Out (Hamstring Injury)
- van de Beek D. — Out (Achilles Tendon Injury)
- Portu — Out (Knee Injury)5
- Ruiz A. — Out (Muscle Injury)
- Juan Carlos — Out (Knee Injury)6
Real Sociedad vs Girona — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Real Sociedad
- 06/12 — 0–1 vs Alaves (La Liga)
- 04/12 — 2–0 vs Reus FCR (Copa del Rey)
- 30/11 — 2–3 vs Villarreal (La Liga)7
- 22/11 — 3–1 vs Osasuna (La Liga)8
- 08/11 — 1–1 vs Elche (La Liga)
Girona
- 07/12 — 0–3 vs Elche (La Liga)
- 04/12 — 1–2 vs Ourense CF (Copa del Rey)
- 01/12 — 1–1 vs Real Madrid (La Liga)
- 23/11 — 1–1 vs Betis (La Liga)
- 08/11 — 1–0 vs Alaves (La Liga)
Real Sociedad vs Girona — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- 18/05/2025 — Real Sociedad 3–2 Girona9
- 19/10/2024 — Girona 0–1 Real Sociedad10
- 04/02/2024 — Girona 0–0 Real Sociedad11
- 12/08/2023 — Real Sociedad 1–1 Girona
- 13/05/2023 — Real Sociedad 2–2 Girona
Real Sociedad vs Girona — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
Real Sociedad (4-3-3)
Remiro; Aramburu, Elustondo, Aguerd, Javi Lopez; Zubimendi, Sucic, Brais Mendez; Kubo, Sadiq, Barrenetxea
Girona (4-2-3-1)
Gazzaniga; Arnau Martinez, Krejci, Blind, Miguel Gutierrez; Romeu, Ivan Martin; Tsygankov, Asprilla, Bryan Gil; Miovski
Real Sociedad vs Girona — Impact Bench
Real Sociedad: Becker (Speed on the break), Turrientes (Midfield control)
Girona: Danjuma (Direct threat), Misehouy (Creative spark)
Real Sociedad vs Girona — Tactical Analysis
Real Sociedad
Without their captain Oyarzabal and defensive leader Zubeldia, La Real must rely on the creative genius of Takefusa Kubo. They will look to control the midfield through Zubimendi and exploit Girona’s fragile defense (which conceded 3 vs Elche) using Sadiq’s physicality and Barrenetxea’s dribbling. The key will be maintaining defensive shape without Zubeldia.
Girona
Girona are in an injury crisis. With their top strikers (Stuani, Ruiz) and key midfielders (Herrera, Van de Beek) out, Míchel has limited options. They will likely try to play through the wings with Miguel Gutierrez and Tsygankov, looking to feed Miovski. However, their high defensive line has been suicidal recently, conceding 16 more goals than they have scored.
Real Sociedad vs Girona — Key Battles
- Aguerd vs Miovski — physical battle in the box
- Zubimendi vs Martin — control of the engine room
- Kubo vs Miguel Gutierrez — technical flair vs attacking fullback
- Sadiq vs Blind — pace/power vs experience
Real Sociedad vs Girona — Spotlight Players
Real Sociedad — Takefusa Kubo
With Oyarzabal injured, Kubo is the undisputed main man. His ability to cut inside and create chances from nothing is Sociedad’s best hope of breaking down a desperate Girona side.
Girona — Paulo Gazzaniga
The goalkeeper is under siege. Having conceded 29 goals, he needs a monumental performance to keep his team in the game. With a makeshift defense in front of him, he will be tested early and often.
Real Sociedad vs Girona — Prediction
Real Sociedad 2–1 Girona
Both teams are wounded, but Girona’s injury list is catastrophic, leaving them without their spine. Sociedad’s home advantage and superior individual quality in attack (Kubo, Sadiq) should be just enough to edge a nervy encounter against a Girona side leaking goals for fun.
Real Sociedad vs Girona — Betting Insights
- Both Teams to Score — YES (Both defenses are vulnerable)
- Over 2.5 Goals — Likely
- Result — Real Sociedad Win
Real Sociedad vs Girona — Where to Watch
- Spain: Movistar+, DAZN
- UK: Premier Sports, LaLigaTV
- USA: ESPN+, ESPN Deportes
Real Sociedad vs Girona — FAQs
Q: When is the Real Sociedad vs Girona match?
A: The match kicks off on Friday, 12 December 2025, at 21:00 CET (local time).12
Q: Where is Real Sociedad vs Girona being played?
A: The match will be played at the Reale Arena in San Sebastian.
Q: Is Mikel Oyarzabal playing for Real Sociedad?
A: No. Oyarzabal is ruled out with a muscle injury.13
Q: Is Cristhian Stuani available for Girona?
A: No. Stuani is sidelined with a calf injury.14
Q: How can I watch the match in the USA?
A: Viewers in the USA can stream the match live on ESPN+.
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