Yuri Berchiche injured, to miss Copa derby with Real Sociedad

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·8 February 2026

Yuri Berchiche injured, to miss Copa derby with Real Sociedad

Yuri Berchiche suffered a muscle injury during a powerful forward run and will miss Wednesday’s Copa semi-final derby against Real Sociedad.

The setback came in the first half at San Mamés, with two goals from Guruzeta already scored against Levante. According to as.com, Berchiche left raging at his luck, striking the turf with his right hand.

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The Zarautz-born defender, who turns 36 on Tuesday, has been crucial for Valverde, covering at centre-back for the absences of Laporte and Vivian, and playing at left-back on Sunday.

The extent of the injury is still to be determined, and he must reset once more.

It is another blow in an injury-hit campaign for the Lions, with Vivian, Sancet and Berenguer currently sidelined, and Egiluz, Sannadi and Prados following operations.

Source: as.com