Real Sociedad vs Mallorca Match Preview
Real Sociedad and Mallorca have caught many of us by surprise by joining the seventh position along with Getafe and Sevilla, with 31 points after 23 Liga matches. This vital six-pointer will decide their future fight, and the winner will have to be considered as a direct rival for the European qualification. "This is not a final, but it is of utmost importance to defeat Real Sociedad" said Mallorca's coach Michael Laudrup earlier this week.
Mallorca has a busy schedule ahead, having to face Barcelona, Espanyol and Valencia in the next three games. This week's visit to Anoeta should not be taken for granted, as Martin Lasarte's Errealas have shown their strengths many times. "We know what awaits for us in Anoeta" added Laudrup. Hercules' Mikel González and playmaker Xabi Prieto won't be able to perform, while Russian Vadim Demidov might be given a shot among the starting eleven. Raul Tamudo will have to lead the attack on his own. Real Sociedad's morale receive a huge boost by winning three of the last four games.
Scorer of the winning goal against Athletic last week, Mallorca's striker Pierre Webo recovered on time for this clash, while Emilio Nsue could be sidelined as he caught a flu, while Iván Ramis and Víctor Casadesús will most likely be missing this game as they struggle with injuries.
Monday's game will shake the top of the positions table. A draw won't be enough for any of them on the restless European fight, who'll bag the three points in Anoeta this Monday?