Real Sociedad Faces Must-Win La Liga Clash as Pressure Mounts to Improve Form

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Real Sociedad Faces Must-Win La Liga Clash as Pressure Mounts to Improve Form

Real Sociedad is under significant pressure as they prepare for a crucial La Liga clash against Sevilla. Currently sitting in the relegation zone, the Basque team has struggled to find form this season, managing only one victory.

Recent Performance and Standing

Real Sociedad’s sole win came on September 24, against Mallorca. Since then, they have drawn three games and lost four, including a 1-0 defeat to Rayo Vallecano just before the international break. They currently occupy the 18th position on the La Liga table, with only six points.

Upcoming Match Details

The upcoming match at the Reale Stadium is vital for the team. A defeat could drop them to 19th place if Real Oviedo secures a win over Girona. Historically, Sociedad has a strong record against Sevilla at home, winning 39 of 70 encounters.

Injuries and Player Availability

Players unavailable for Real Sociedad:

Takefusa Kubo (fitness issue)
Orru Oskarsson (thigh injury)

Sevilla’s injury concerns include:

Tanguy Nianzou
Joan Jordán
Alfonso González

Available players for Sevilla include:

Adnan Januzaj
Akor Adams
Chidera Ejuke

Sevilla’s Recent Form

Sevilla heads into the match following a confident 4-1 victory over Barcelona, complemented by a challenging 3-1 defeat against Mallorca. They currently hold ninth place in La Liga, with 14 points, just three points behind fourth-placed Atlético Madrid.

Historical Encounters

The two clubs have faced each other 140 times across all competitions. Real Sociedad holds a slight advantage with 54 wins. However, Sevilla has been dominant in their recent clashes, winning the last three league meetings, with their latest victory being a 1-0 win in March.