Real Sociedad to host Lyon at Anoeta in UEFA Europa League on Nov. 5, 2026
Real Sociedad will host Lyon at the Estadio Municipal de Anoeta on Thursday, November 5, in a UEFA Europa League league-phase encounter in the 2026-27 season, with the fixture scheduled for the fourth round of the group stage. Both clubs enter the match aiming to strengthen their position in the competition.
The teams arrive having won three of their last five matches across all competitions. Real Sociedad’s recent results include a 6-0 victory over Lillestrøm and a 2-1 win against Levante, separated by a 2-1 defeat to Athletic Club. Lyon suffered back-to-back losses to PSG and Hoffenheim before recovering with a 2-0 win over Angers. The campaign context is the league phase reaching its fourth round, making the outcome relevant to both sides’ plans in the Europa League.
Mikel Oyarzabal is highlighted for his movement and chance-creation in the final third for the hosts, and his link-up play with Gonçalo Guedes is noted as a potential avenue to break down Lyon’s defence. For Lyon, Keito Nakamura has recorded one goal and two assists in three Europa League appearances and is identified among their players to watch. The source flags both teams’ recent mixed form as setting up an interesting contest in San Sebastián.
Injury news for the hosts lists Álvaro Odriozola, Luken Beitia and Arsen Zakharyan as sidelined; Odriozola is recovering from a knee injury while Beitia and Zakharyan are dealing with ankle problems, and all three are expected to return around mid-November. The article attributes those absences to Pellegrino Matarazzo’s men for the hosts. Lyon’s squad is missing five players: Steeve Kango (concussion), Mohamed Ouédraogo (knee), Tyler Morton (groin), Loïs Openda (leg) and Pavel Šulc (meniscus), with Šulc not expected back until early January 2027 and Ouédraogo’s return projected for late June 2027.
The published lineups appear as follows: Unai Marrero; Jon Aramburu, Jon Martín, Mamadou Sarr, Sergio Gómez; Takefusa Kubo, Jon Gorrotxategi, Carlos Soler, Luka Sučić; Mikel Oyarzabal, Gonçalo Guedes. Lyon’s listed side reads: Dominik Greif; Zachary Athekame, Felix Bacher, Moussa Niakhaté, Abner; Mads Bidstrup, Tanner Tessmann, Corentin Tolisso; Ernest Nuamah, Julien Duranville, Keito Nakamura.
The preview includes a prediction of Real Sociedad 2-1 Lyon and cites concerns over Lyon’s recent defensive display, notably the 3-0 defeat against Hoffenheim, while noting Lyon possess attacking quality capable of troubling the hosts. Broadcast details provided are: US on CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ and Fubo Sports; UK on HBO Max (UK) and TNT Sports 5; India on the SonyLIV app and Sony Sports Network.
The match will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 11:15 PM IST; as the league phase reaches its fourth round, both sides will be looking to strengthen their position in the Europa League.
