Real Sociedad has re-entered the European zone of LaLiga after a streak of 13 points in its last 18 games, breaking an absence of 672 days in the top six. The achievement materialized with a 3‑0 victory over Deportivo in Anoeta, which gave them sixth place in the table and secured them a place in European competition for the next season.
Since the last time Real occupied sixth position, on December 8, 2024, after beating Leganés, the team had failed to qualify for Europe. In the 2023-24 season, Real finished in sixth place with 60 points, but the 2024-25 season had been left without European qualification. The current promotion is due to the fact that the txuri urdin have won the games that, in theory, they should win, such as the matches against Espanyol and Deportivo in Anoeta, and they have played well in the fiefdoms of Elche and Valencia. A draw with Celta at home, although not ideal, has not prevented the team from remaining in the European zone.
In the table, Real is two points behind Alavés and three behind Deportivo, the two teams that are chasing them the most. With five points difference with Celta, Athletic, Villarreal, Espanyol, Rayo, Getafe, Racing and Osasuna, Real's position seems safe. Real Madrid leads the Champions League with a five-point advantage, while Betis, a direct rival in Europe, is six points behind. La Real has two pending matches against Alavés, which were suspended due to the rain in Valencia and the protest in Vallecas.
The team led by Matarazzo has shown a positive streak in the league, although it has suffered defeats against Atlético and Real Madrid, and an elimination in the Europa League against Bournemouth. In the last six rounds, Real have added 13 points, with a distribution of 13 out of 18, 10 out of 13 and 6 out of 6. Only Barcelona and Atlético have surpassed this performance, with 18 and 15 points respectively, while Betis has also achieved 13 points. Real Madrid, in fifth position, has added 12.
With the sixth position secured, Real Sociedad prepares for the next phase of the European competition, while the rest of the league continues its fight for classification. The next round of the league will determine whether Real can maintain their position or if other teams will try to overcome their advantage.