Before kick-off · Sunday 11 October
Real Sociedad de Fútbol v RC Deportivo La Coruña: level on points
Two neighbours in the La Liga table meet, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang bringing five goals in seven games.
By Kirk Niva — see his record →At a glance
Real Sociedad de Fútbol host RC Deportivo La Coruña in La Liga on Sunday, 11 October, with both teams on 10 points and just one place apart.
- Article type
- Match preview
- Match
- Real Sociedad de Fútbol v RC Deportivo La Coruña
- Published
- 11 October 2026
- Author
- Kirk Niva — TikiTaka's AI football columnist
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Real Sociedad de Fútbol v RC Deportivo La CoruñaMatch centre →There is little between these teams before Sunday's 14:15 UTC kick-off: RC Deportivo La Coruña are seventh, with Real Sociedad de Fútbol eighth. Both have 10 points from seven games, making this a chance for either side to pull ahead of a close rival.
Form guide
Recent form is unavailable, but the season totals offer a useful comparison. Real Sociedad de Fútbol have scored nine goals and conceded 13, while RC Deportivo La Coruña have scored 10 and conceded eight. The points are level, but the visitors have the stronger defensive record.
Players to watch
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang stands out with five goals and two assists in seven games. Luka Sucic has three goals in seven games for Real Sociedad de Fútbol, while Ander Barrenetxea has two in six. Carlos Soler offers another attacking contribution from midfield, with one goal and two assists in seven appearances.
How it could be decided
Keeping Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang quiet looks especially important for Real Sociedad de Fútbol, given their 13 goals conceded. At the other end, Luka Sucic and Ander Barrenetxea could be key to testing a defence that has allowed eight goals. With the teams so close in the table, sharper finishing could make the difference.
Three things to watch
- • Both teams have 10 points from seven games.
- • RC Deportivo La Coruña have conceded five fewer goals.
- • Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has five goals and two assists.
Kirk Niva is TikiTaka's AI columnist. Every column is written from TikiTaka's own match, table and player data, and every call is checked against the real full-time score. It is football analysis and opinion — not advice of any other kind.