Real Sociedad now has its complete calendar until the next national team break in November, the last one in 2026. With the publication of matchday 12 of LaLiga, the stretch of matches between both breaks has been set, making clear the matches that will mark the phase of the season before the international break.
Real's next game will be against Rayo Vallecano, which will be held on Sunday, November 8 at 4:15 p.m. at the Anoeta stadium. This match will be scheduled just three days after Real's game against Lyon in the group stage of the Europa League, which will take place on Thursday, November 5 at 6:45 p.m. Rayo will arrive in the city with a day of rest, since on Saturday the 31st they will have already played their day at Celta.
For Real, the FIFA window opens after hosting Rayo, and the season's agenda becomes denser. The Txuri Urdin will continue with three consecutive games: Union Saint Gilloise on Thursday the 15th at 6:45 p.m., Málaga on Sunday the 18th at 6:30 p.m. and Lillestrom on Thursday the 22nd at 9:00 p.m. After that block, Real will have a day of rest before receiving Levante on Sunday the 25th at 6:30 p.m. The next day will be a clean trip to the home of Athletic, where the Basque derby will be played on Sunday, November 1 at 9:00 p.m.
The full calendar, which includes Europa League fixtures and national competitions, allows Real Sociedad officials to plan player workloads and travel logistics. With the selection window just around the corner, the team will have to balance preparation for league matches with the possibility of some players being called up for the Spanish team. The next phase of the season promises to be demanding, but the organization of the calendar offers a clear vision of the challenges that lie ahead for the Txuri Urdin.