Real Sociedad B and Burgos face off this Sunday at 18:30 CEST in Anoeta, with contrasting goals but an equal urgency for points. For the Sanse, a victory would be a giant step toward securing their place in the second division, distancing themselves from direct relegation rivals. Meanwhile, the visitors from Castile and León arrive in Donostia aiming to claim a win that would keep their playoff hopes alive. With only five matchdays remaining, the competitive tension will define a duel crucial for the future of both projects. The referee for the match is Manuel Jesús Orellana from Sevilla, with Pablo González on VAR.
The txuri-urdin reserve team is going through its most delicate moment of the season after a streak of eight consecutive games without a win. This poor run has reduced their safety margin over the relegation zone to just five points, forcing Jon Ansotegi’s side to react immediately. One of the main issues has been the lack of goals in recent fixtures, a drought that contrasts with the form of Gorka Carrera, who remains one of LaLiga Hypermotion’s top scorers. The Basque coach is confident his striker will rediscover his scoring touch in this decisive stretch.
The good news for the home side is that the coach can count on virtually his entire squad. Pellegrino Matarazzo’s first team has not called up any ‘colts’ for this round, allowing the Sanse to field its strongest possible lineup. Additionally, Beitia is expected to return after his stint with the senior team, and Ochieng could also make the squad following his injury layoff. With no suspended players, Real Sociedad B faces a demanding final schedule against Burgos CF, SD Huesca, CD Mirandés, Albacete Balompié, and Cultural Leonesa.
Burgos arrives in the Basque capital aware that Anoeta is a tough venue, but one they must conquer to keep dreaming of promotion. The visitors will look to exploit the doubts of a reserve side that has missed Ochieng’s balance in midfield over recent weeks. For the hosts, the instruction is clear: regain defensive solidity and start collecting three points again to avoid complications in a high-voltage end to the league for their young squad.
For Burgos, the match at Anoeta represents another final where only a win matters. The teams fighting for promotion are tightening the race in this final stretch, and the Castilians must pick up three points if they want to keep pace. In their last two outings, they have managed just one draw and are on the verge of running out of room to push their chances. Coach Ramis has been unable to recover right-back Lizancos, who also missed last week’s game against Deportivo—one of their most in-form players. Mario Cantero will also be unavailable after being sent off in the previous round. No changes are expected in the lineup, and everything indicates the white-and-black coach will repeat the last starting eleven from El Plantío.
Real Sociedad B vs. Burgos CF – Ramis: “We are going through an exciting situation and we want to keep dreaming”
This encounter has been labeled as decisive, and fans are fully aware of what is at stake. On a single day, the more than 1,000 tickets sent by the Basque club were sold out, and their support will be felt in the stands of the txuri-urdin stadium.