LaLiga: Málaga CF against Real Sociedad on Sunday, 17:30 BST. Málaga CF have drawn 3 and lost 2 of their last 5, without a win in that run, and sit 20th in the table. Real Sociedad have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 and sit 6th in the table.
Head-to-head
In their last 5 competitive meetings, Málaga CF have won 2, Real Sociedad have won 2 and 1 was drawn. The most recent finished Málaga CF 0-1 Real Sociedad in January 2024 (Copa del Rey).
Team news
Málaga CF are without Aarón Ochoa (meniscus injury, expected back around 20 Nov), Diego Murillo (cruciate ligament injury, expected back around 10 Jan), Jens-Lys Cajuste (muscle injury, expected back around 31 Oct) and Julen Lobete (cruciate ligament injury). Real Sociedad are without Jon Aramburu (muscle injury, expected back around 31 Oct), Luken Beitia (sprained ankle, expected back around 10 Nov), Pablo Marín (suspended (red card)) and Álvaro Odriozola (cruciate ligament injury, expected back around 10 Nov).
Predicted lineups
The predicted XIs are on this page. The confirmed teams replace them about an hour before kick-off.