Levante vs Real Sociedad — Match Preview
A tense encounter at the bottom end of the La Liga table takes place at the Estadi Ciutat de València on Sunday, 21 December 2025. Levante UD are in a full-blown crisis, sitting rock bottom (20th) with just 9 points and coming off a demoralizing Copa del Rey exit to third-tier Cultural Leonesa. Real Sociedad, usually European contenders, find themselves in a shocking 15th place battle (16 points). While La Real advanced in the Cup midweek, their league form is worrying. A loss here for either side could trigger a managerial change or deepen relegation fears heading into the winter break.
Levante vs Real Sociedad — Match Info
- Competition: La Liga (Matchday 18)
- Venue: Estadi Ciutat de València, Valencia (Capacity: 26,354)
- Date: Sunday, 21 December 2025
- Kickoff: 18:30 CET | 17:30 GMT
- Referee: TBC (RFEF Appointment)
Levante vs Real Sociedad — Match Stakes
Levante (20th — 9 pts):
- Win → Moves to 12 pts; restores faith and closes the gap to safety
- Draw → Stops the losing streak (4 league losses in a row) but remains bottom
- Loss → Disaster; 5 straight league defeats and a growing gap to 19th place
Real Sociedad (15th — 16 pts):
- Win → Moves to 19 pts; creates a 10-point buffer over Levante and eases nerves
- Draw → Disappointing against the league’s worst team; pressure remains
- Loss → Dragged firmly into the relegation dogfight; fans will be furious
Levante vs Real Sociedad — Team News
Levante:
- Elgezabal U. — Out (Knee Injury – Key Center Back)
- Etta K. — Out (International Duty)
- Koyalipou G. — Questionable (Injury – Late Fitness Test)
- Perez N. — Questionable (Injury)
Real Sociedad:
- Aramburu J. — Out (Suspended – Yellow Cards)
- Oskarsson O. — Out (Hamstring Injury – Striker Missing)
- Herrera Y. — Out (Calf Injury)
- Ruperez I. — Out (Knee Injury)
- Beitia L. — Out (Groin Injury)
Levante vs Real Sociedad — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Levante
- 17/12 — 0–1 vs Cultural Leonesa (Copa del Rey)
- 09/12 — 0–2 vs Osasuna (La Liga)
- 04/12 — 1–0 vs Ciudad Cieza (Copa del Rey)
- 29/11 — 0–2 vs Athletic Bilbao (La Liga)
- 22/11 — 0–1 vs Valencia (La Liga)
Real Sociedad
- 17/12 — 2–1 vs Eldense (Copa del Rey)
- 13/12 — 1–2 vs Girona (La Liga)
- 06/12 — 0–1 vs Alavés (La Liga)
- 04/12 — 2–0 vs Reus (Copa del Rey)
- 30/11 — 2–3 vs Villarreal (La Liga)
Levante vs Real Sociedad — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- 07/05/2022 — Levante 2–1 Real Sociedad (La Liga)
- 28/08/2021 — Real Sociedad 1–0 Levante (La Liga)
- 07/03/2021 — Real Sociedad 1–0 Levante (La Liga)
- 19/12/2020 — Levante 2–1 Real Sociedad (La Liga)
- 06/07/2020 — Levante 1–1 Real Sociedad (La Liga)
Levante vs Real Sociedad — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
Levante (4-2-3-1)
Fernandez; Garcia, Dela, Cabello, Navarro; Rey, Kochorashvili; Morales, Lozano, Brugui; Romero
Real Sociedad (4-3-3)
Remiro; Odriozola, Zubeldia, Aguerd, J. Lopez; Zubimendi, Sucic, Mendez; Kubo, Oyarzabal, Barrenetxea
Levante vs Real Sociedad — Impact Bench
Levante: Iborra (Aerial threat/Leader), Fabrício (Pace)
Real Sociedad: Sadiq (Physical striker), Sergio Gomez (Utility creator)
Levante vs Real Sociedad — Tactical Analysis
Levante
Levante are struggling massively in front of goal (0 goals in last 2 league games). At home, they attempt to play proactively, but their defense is fragile (-12 Goal Difference). Without defensive leader Unai Elgezabal, they are vulnerable to crosses. They will rely on the veteran instincts of José Luis Morales to lead counter-attacks.
Real Sociedad
Imanol Alguacil’s side is dominating possession stats but failing to convert dominance into points. With Orri Óskarsson out, Mikel Oyarzabal likely plays as a False 9 or striker. La Real will look to overload the right flank with Takefusa Kubo, targeting Levante’s left-back. They need to move the ball faster than they did against Alavés to break down Levante’s low block.
Levante vs Real Sociedad — Key Battles
- Morales vs Odriozola — The “Commander” vs the speedster
- Zubimendi vs Kochorashvili — Battle for midfield control
- Kubo vs Navarro — Levante’s LB has a huge task stopping the Japanese star
- Remiro vs Lozano — GK needs to stay alert against long shots
Levante vs Real Sociedad — Spotlight Players
Levante — Sergio Lozano
The creative midfielder is the one bright spark in a dull attack. He needs to find the killer pass to unlock a Real Sociedad defense that has conceded 24 goals this season.
Real Sociedad — Takefusa Kubo
With the team struggling, Kubo is often the only player capable of individual brilliance. His dribbling and cutting inside will be Real Sociedad’s primary weapon.
Levante vs Real Sociedad — Prediction
Levante 0–1 Real Sociedad
Both teams are in poor form, but Real Sociedad possess significantly higher individual quality. Levante’s lack of goals is alarming, and La Real should have enough defensive discipline to keep a clean sheet and nick a narrow victory through Oyarzabal or Kubo.
Levante vs Real Sociedad — Betting Insights
- Under 2.5 Goals — High Probability
- Real Sociedad to Win — Likely
- Both Teams to Score — NO
Levante vs Real Sociedad — Where to Watch
- Spain: DAZN LaLiga
- USA: ESPN+
- UK: Premier Sports / LaLigaTV
Levante vs Real Sociedad — FAQs
Q: When is the Levante vs Real Sociedad match?
A: The match is expected to be played on Sunday, 21 December 2025 (Subject to final scheduling).
Q: Is Orri Óskarsson playing?
A: No. The Real Sociedad striker is out with a hamstring injury.
Q: Who is favored to win?
A: Real Sociedad are favorites despite their poor league standing, due to Levante’s crisis form.
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