Real Sociedad started its preseason with 24 players, but four are sidelined due to injuries. Pellegrino Matarazzo organized a day of physical and medical tests for a contact that contextualizes what's to come.

What happened on the first day of preseason?

The Real Sociedad players underwent lactate, strength-jump, mobility, and anthropometry tests. Divided into groups, they worked for approximately one hour each.

Who is sidelined?

Álvaro Odriozola, Jon Balda, Jon Pacheco, and Jon Gorrotxategi are sidelined due to injuries. Odriozola is long-term injured and continues with his recovery.

What's next?

The team aims to improve its position in La Liga after finishing 10th with 46 points, 11W-13D-14L from 38 games, and a recent form of DLDDL. Real Sociedad is 48 points behind leaders Barcelona.

The preseason is a critical moment for the team, and with the incorporation of new players, Real Sociedad aims to improve its performance in the next season. On Sunday, regular training will begin on the pitch, with an open session.

The team's last result was a 1-1 draw against Espanyol on May 23, 2026. With a goal difference of -2, having scored 59 goals and conceded 61, the Real Sociedad will look to improve its defense and attack in the upcoming season.