Real Sociedad's central creator can pull Levante's block toward the ball and release runners wide. Levante have shown a quick second-ball answer when that pressure leaves space behind. Nacional can also escape Braga's possession through a direct left-side release. Braga's own right-side combinations make the first defensive reset important in both matches.
Oyarzabal has supplied several Sociedad goals, yet their recent scoring has run ahead of the quality of chances created, and opponents still reached their box. Levante's Brugué and Requena worked the second ball against Athletic with Dela and Bardeli already absent; Etta Eyong added a late finishing role from the bench. Sociedad's Odriozola and Beitia are out, and the available Aramburu and Herrera did not play the previous European match, so the likely fullback mix remains a change. I expect Levante's response to keep Sociedad's scoring bursts in check. That's why I'm siding with Levante.
Braga's new coach has already used both back-line shapes, while Gorby and Horta fed Víctor Gómez for strong right-side chances against Gent. Nacional's Njoya has a genuine counter route, but Braga's recent defence has allowed few clean first shots and Nacional have repeatedly conceded follow-up attacks. Nacional's club confirmed injuries across its central and left cover; Braga's Gómez, Horta and Gorby all had active roles against Gent. I expect that current supply against a changing Nacional cover to yield the decisive finish, so I'm siding with Braga.
