Real Sociedad vs Lyon: match facts, form and head-to-head – 5 November 2026, UEFA Europa League

Real Sociedad host Lyon at the Anoeta, with the Basque side sitting fifth in the table on 16 points from five wins, one draw and three defeats, their goal difference even at 17‑17. Lyon arrive as league leaders, having amassed 14 points after four victories, two draws and a single loss, and they boast a solid +8 goal swing, scoring 13 and conceding only five. The clash pits a defensively porous Sociedad against a Lyon side that has proved difficult to break down, setting up an intriguing contest between Sociedad’s home advantage and Lyon’s efficiency. A win for the hosts would lift them back into the European spots, while Lyon will look to close the gap at the top and keep their unbeaten run alive.