Mikel Oyarzabal - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Makes starting XI Oyarzabal (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Levante.

Impact Oyarzabal starts in the XI for Saturday's match after returning to training following a hamstring injury. The attacker had not missed a start this season prior to being sidelined and now resumes his place in the lineup. His return provides an immediate boost in attack as he will look to keep his role under new coach Jon Ansotegi.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Option to face Levante Oyarzabal (hamstring) is an option for Saturday's match against Levante, according to manager Jon Ansotegi. "Mikel Oyarzabal has had three more days to progress and he is much bett...

Impact Oyarzabal is likely to be in the squad this weekend, with the attacker taking the field to train after a hamstring injury. This is set to place him with a return Saturday, just needing to make the team sheet. He had yet to miss a start this season until his injury, likely to return to that spot once fit.

DECEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in team training Oyarzabal (hamstring) was spotted back in team training on Thursday, the club posted.

Impact Oyarzabal seems to have fully recovered from his hamstring injury that sidelined him for the past three games, as he returned to full team training on Thursday. This is a significant development for the Basques, as Oyarzabal has been an undisputed starter in the frontline, and his return will provide a boost up front, while the recent appointment of Jon Ansotegi as head coach is unlikely to change that dynamic.

DECEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hamstring injury Oyarzabal suffered a hamstring injury and will be out for the time being, Marta Gonzalo of Diario AS reports.

Impact The medical report doesn't have a timetable for Oyarzabal's return, but he's expected to miss at least a few games in a best-case scenario. The forward had been a regular starter for both Real Sociedad and the Spain NT in recent months, but now he'll be forced to miss at least a few games even in the best-case scenario. Oyarzabal has five goals and three assists across 13 league starts, so his absence is a massive blow for Real Sociedad.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Assists on Sunday Oyarzabal assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Osasuna.

Impact Oyarzabal set up Goncalo Guedes for the second goal in the 59th minute. Oyarzabal recorded 19 passes, won five duels and made a tackle and a clearance. He has contributed to the most goals for his team and also had an excellent international break with four goal contributions in two games.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Converts from spot Oyarzabal scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal) in Friday's 1-1 draw against Elche.

Impact Oyarzabal converted a penalty to reach five goals in the league, including three in his last three outings. The forward has not missed a match this season, contributing two assists along with 36 shots and 20 chances created in 12 appearances.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Late penalty gives Real Sociedad share of points at Elche

A late penalty from Mikel Oyarzabal has given Real Sociedad a 1-1 draw at Elche in La Liga

NOVEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Records assist Oyarzabal assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 win versus Athletic.

Impact Oyarzabal's latest assist marks his second of the 2025-26 La Liga. Even with wavering form at some points this season, it has been solid from the veteran midfielder. Oyarzabal enters the rest of November with four goals and two assists in 11 appearances.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Oyarzabal scores twice in first half to give Real Sociedad 2-1 win over Sevilla

A first-half double from Mikel Oyarzabal has given Real Sociedad a 2-1 win over Sevilla

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Tries to generate offense Oyarzabal had six shots (two on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact The Spanish international did his best to try to carry Real Sociedad, but simply could not put together the final move to get a goal or assist. Oyarzabal remains this team's best threat going forward and has a somewhat favorable matchup against Celta Vigo, which has conceded 10 times in eight league games.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Game-winning goal Oyarzabal scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-0 victory over Mallorca.

Impact Oyarzabal tapped the ball across the line from inside the six-yard box Wednesday to give Real Sociedad a lead they would not relinquish in their 1-0 victory over Mallorca. His three shot attempts (one on goal) matched a team-high, and the forward also added two tackles (two won) to the team's clean sheet effort. Across his last three appearances (three starts), Oyarzabal has played the full 90 minutes in each appearance while creating 10 chances from eight shots (four on goal) and scoring twice.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Julián Alvarez scores hat trick to give Atletico Madrid a 3-2 win over Rayo Vallecano

Julián Alvarez has scored a late winner to complete a hat trick and lead Atletico Madrid to a 3-2 victory over Rayo Vallecano in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Creates four chances in loss Oyarzabal had one off-target shot and created four chances during Friday's 3-1 loss against Betis.

Impact Oyarzabal couldn't get involved in a goal this time but still found his way to contribute as he paced his side in chances created. After some weak playmaking numbers over the last few years, the attacker looks to have rediscovered his knack for putting teammates in scoring position as he's currently tied for fifth among all La Liga players with 12 chances created over five starts.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Solid performanice Oyarzabal scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Real Madrid.

Impact Despite the loss, Oyarzabal was brilliant for Real Sociedad, scoring their only goal of the game. He also had four key passes with three shots on target. The forward has been consistent as well, with a goal and an assist in four games, collecting eight key passes and six shots on target, which overlooks his three dispossessions on the season.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappé leads 10-man Real Madrid to win at Sociedad, Atletico gets first win of the season

Kylian Mbappé has scored one goal and set up another to lead 10-man Real Madrid to a 2-1 victory at Real Sociedad in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

(VIDEO) Controversial Red Card for Dean Huijsen in Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid A moment in the 30th minute completely changed the course of the match between Real Sociedad and Real Madrid, when Dean Huijsen was sent off...

SEPTEMBER 13 • BEINSPORTS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 4 • FOX SPORTS

Fails to find back of net Oyarzabal recorded four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Oviedo.

Impact The attacker was dynamic but failed to make a weak Oviedo side pay with his chances. Oyarzabal has a tough matchup coming up in two weeks against Real Madrid, a team which has conceded just one goal through three La Liga games.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies assist Oyarzabal assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Espanyol.

Impact Real Sociedad's most impactful player delivered an important assist to help his side take at least a point from this contest. He'll likely have a strong outing once again Saturday against an Oviedo side which looks overmatched through two La Liga games, allowing five goals and scoring none.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Another season as primary forward Oyarzabal started in 28 of his 35 appearances while recording nine goals on 43 shots and three assists on 15 chances created in La Liga.

Impact Oyarzabal has been a mainstay at the club for numerous years and completed yet another campaign in a main role for the club, serving as their forward in most matches this campaign. This would lead to 12 goal contributions for the attacker, tying his tally from the previous campaign. He remains on contract with the club for a few more seasons and has scored at least nine goals in seven of his past eight seasons, likely to remain in this spot until his goal and assist numbers begin to take a hit.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 8 • FOX SPORTS

Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal finds the back of the net off a fast break vs. Portugal

JUNE 8 • FOX SPORTS

After 6-year absence, Isco returns to Spain's squad for Nations League semifinal. Rodri still out

Isco is back with Spain’s national team after a six-year absence, while Rodri remains out after a long injury layoff

MAY 26 • Associated Press

Converts PK, assists in win Oyarzabal scored a penalty goal, made an assist, had three shots on goal and drew two fouls during Sunday's 3-2 win over Girona.

Impact Oyarzabal didn't put constant pressure on the opposing defense as usual but was still decisive for his team as he suffered and converted a penalty to give his team a 2-1 lead in the 20th minute and then assisted Arkaitz Mariezkurrena for the game-winning goal deep into second half's stoppage time. After a very slow start of campaign, the star attacker bounced back and scored nine times while adding three assists over 34 league appearances.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Only one shot on target Oyarzabal took four shots (one on target) in Real Sociedad's 1-0 loss to Celta Vigo on Tuesday.

Impact The forward was unable to do much with his chances in this loss, which has put Sociedad out of contention for a Europe spot next season. The club won't be relegated but Oyarzabal might be rested against Girona next week ahead of the season finale against Real Madrid.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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