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29Apr

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Sociedad close in on Champions League spot with victory

Real Sociedad's Japanese forward Takefusa Kubo (C) celebrates with teammates scoring his team's second goal during the Spanish League football match between CA Osasuna and Real Sociedad at El Sadar stadium in Pamplona on April 28, 2023.Real Sociedad have taken another step towards locking up a Champions League berth after beating Osasuna 2-0 in the Spanish league. The win allowed fourth-placed Sociedad to open up a nine-point gap over fifth-placed Real Betis, putting more pressure on the Seville-based side to win at leaders Barcelona on Saturday. The top-four finishers in the league earn spots in Europe’s elite competition next season. The game’s opener came in the sixth minute when Osasuna goalkeeper Sergio Herrera scored an own goal. But Herrera kept Osasuna in the match by making ...

14Feb

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Real Sociedad keep up Champions League push with Espanyol win

Alexander Sorloth of Real Sociedad celebrates with teammates after scoring their team's second goal during the LaLiga Santander match between RCD Espanyol and Real Sociedad at RCDE Stadium on February 13, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.Real Sociedad have maintained their drive for a Champions League qualification spot with a 3-2 win at Espanyol. La Real wrapped up the extended weekend period with a valuable three points on the road in Catalonia as they remain in third place in La Liga. Both sides created chances in a busy opening period at the RCDE Stadium with Takefusa Kubo eventually hammering the away side in front. That advantage was extended at the start of a busy second period, via Alexander Sorloth’s tap in, before Leandro Cabrera’s own goal clinched the win. The hosts did rally late on, ...

21Jan

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Sociedad beats Rayo 2-0 to pull level with Real Madrid

Alexander Sorloth of Real Sociedad controls the ball from Pathe Ciss of Rayo Vallecano during the LaLiga Santander match between Rayo Vallecano and Real Sociedad at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas on January 21, 2023 in Madrid, Spain.Led by an ageless David Silva and a striker making the most of a second chance, Real Sociedad is threatening to make it a three-way title fight in the Spanish league. Sociedad’s 2-0 win at Rayo Vallecano in the capital on Saturday pulled it level with second-placed Real Madrid a week before they face one another. Leader Barcelona is just three points clear. Both powerhouses have two more games to play, but the San Sebastián team, which hasn’t won the league since the 1980s, is coming on strong with nine straight wins across the league and the Copa del Rey. Imanol...

18Jan

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Sociedad, Sevilla reach Copa del Rey QFs

Robert Navarro of Real Sociedad compete for the ball with Josep Gaya of RCD Mallorca during the Copa del Rey Round of 16 match between Real Sociedad and RCD Mallorca at Reale Arena on January 17, 2023 in San Sebastian, Spain.Real Sociedad have extended their impressive winning streak by defeating Mallorca 1-0 to advance to the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey. Robert Navarro scored in the fifth minute to give Sociedad their eighth straight win in all competitions. Sitting third in La Liga, Sociedad have reached the last eight of the Copa for the second consecutive season. Spain under-21 international Navarro, 20, has now scored in four successive Copa ties. “We suffered, but it was a well-deserved victory,” Sociedad coach Imanol Alguacil said. Sociedad’s last game without a win was a 1-1...

8Jan

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Real Sociedad Win At Almeria To Keep Pressure On La Liga Leaders

Real Sociedad's Spanish midfielder David Silva (2R) vies with Almeria's Guinea-Bissau defender Houboulang Mendes (L), Brazilian defender Rodrigo Ely (2L) and Spanish midfielder Cesar de la Hoz during the Spanish league football match between UD Almeria and Real Sociedad at the Municipal Stadium of the Mediterranean Games in Almeria on January 8, 2023.David Silva produced a masterclass to help third place Real Sociedad beat Almeria 2-0 on Sunday and provisionally cut the gap on league leaders Barcelona and Real Madrid to six points. The veteran Spanish playmaker, 37, capitalised on defensive confusion in the box to nip in and fire home the opener just after half-time. Former Manchester City midfielder Silva had played a brilliant pass to put Take Kubo in down the right to start th...

4Nov

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Man United fall short of Europa League top spot

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United during the UEFA Europa League group E match between Real Sociedad and Manchester United at Reale Arena on November 3, 2022 in San Sebastian, Spain.Manchester United failed to usurp Real Sociedad at the top of Europa League Group E despite a 1-0 win in San Sebastian as Arsenal secured their place in the last 16 after a 1-0 win over FC Zurich on Thursday. United now face a tricky playoff against one of the sides dropping down to the Europa League from the Champions League in February with Barcelona and Juventus potential opponents. Alejandro Garnacho scored the only goal of the night at the Reale Arena after just 17 minutes to surpass George Best as United’s youngest ever non-English scorer in Europe at 18. But the Red Devils were left to rue their defe...