Real Sociedad vs Lyon: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Real Sociedad host Lyon at Reale Arena on Thursday 5 November 2026, kick-off 17:45 UTC, in the Europa League (round 4). Prediction markets make Real Sociedad the favourite at 44%, with the draw at 25% (Polymarket). Real Sociedad have had 13 days of rest since playing Lillestrom (Europa League); Lyon have had 13 after facing Hoffenheim and travel about 615 km. Real Sociedad are without 4 players (Yangel Herrera, Luken Beitia, Jon Aramburu and others); Lyon are missing 4 (Pavel Šulc, Nicolás Tagliafico, Loïs Openda and others).