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Barcelona vs Real Sociedad Preview
Barcelona host Real Sociedad on Saturday at the Estadio Camp Nou with much load on their shoulders.
Unlike their opponents, Barcelona’s recent Liga record isn’t negative at all. Having won four of their last games and lost none, they could feel confident to beat the twelfth-placed side. Three consecutive draws though lately, emphasized by a 7-point gap in the league standings, makes their situation somewhat stressful.Real Sociedad have only won two of their last six games, having drawn thrice and lost once. The sit four points above the relegation zone, and thus, a defeat against the Catalans could be cruelly costly.
Barcelona have appeared to make the best passes this season in La Liga; they presently average an 89.1% rate for passing accuracy, and 70% for ball possession. But, Sociedad are not too far behind. Although they can only manage 45.8% for ball possession at the moment, their passing has been acceptable at 74.9%.
Valencia vs Real Sociedad Preview
Los Che have every reason to prepare for Saturday’s 9:00pm GMT (4:00pm EST) kick-off against Real Sociedad with total concentration despite their opponents’ small size on paper.
Real Sociedad are fiercely battling against the prospect of falling into the relegation zone. As things stand, they occupy the 16th spot in La Liga. However, things are very tight in the bottom half of La Liga’s table. Only three points separate the 11th position from the 17th place. Primera Division survival is not guaranteed for Sociedad so Valencia must prepare to face a stubborn side this weekend.
Although it could be hard to believe, the truth is that Real Sociedad haven’t lost in La Liga since November 6 when Rayo Vallecano destroyed them 4-0 in front of 12,500 spectators. The team’s 6-match unbeaten run includes goalless draws against Espanyol, Racing Santander and Osasuna as well as 3-2 wins over Real Betis and Malaga.
Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid Report
An early goal by Gonzalo Higuain was enough to give Real Madrid a win over hosts Real Sociedad.
Cristiano Ronaldo produced a number of great efforts in the match but the stage was set for Higuain to clinch his 10th goal of the season at the benefit of his entire team. Following Barcelona’s emphatic defeat of Real Mallorca, Real Madrid were expected to pursue their high scoring form.Although this didn’t happen, Los Blancos still bagged maximum points. They controlled the game throughout and enjoyed as much as 68 per cent of the ball.
Unless Levante grab their 8th La Liga win on Sunday against Osasuna, Real Madrid will remain on top of the standings. The Spanish giants currently have 25 points and a (+26) goal difference.
Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid Preview
Real Madrid will engage in a tricky encounter against Real Sociedad on Saturday night. The Anoeta will be the venue for Los Blancos’ 10th La Liga fixture.
Real Madrid have netted 14 goals out of the Santiago Bernabeu stadium—in other words, fare more strikes than Barcelona (6 goals), Valencia (3 goals) and Sevilla (2 goals). The Spanish giants have also conceded only once away from home this season; that was in a 1-0 loss against current league leaders Levante.Against Malaga and Villarreal, Real Madrid settled their scores within the first half with a flurry of goals. Coach Jose Mourinho, however, believes that the Real Sociedad game will be different.
“Our match against Real Sociedad tomorrow probably won't be one we'll be able to resolve in 45 minutes,” the Special One declared at the pre-match press conference on Friday.
Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Report
Real Madrid have the chance to create a 2-point gap over rivals Barcelona who failed to beat Real Sociedad on Saturday afternoon.
With Cesc Fabregas and Xavi Hernandez finding the net in quick succession inside the first quarter of an hour, it seemed as if the day was Barcelona’s. But the Catalans didn’t record a routine win. Real Sociedad’s Agirretxe pulled a goal back at the 59th minute. A few moments later, Antoine Griezmann punished Barcelona’s defense with another strike.
Lionel Messi got introduced into the game inside the 63rd minute. Andres Iniesta also came onto the pitch 10 minutes from time.
Real Sociedad vs Barcelona Preview
Barcelona are poised to grab 3 more points against Real Sociedad as La Liga enters match-day 2 this weekend.
The Catalans made it look so easy on match-day 1 when they destroyed Villarreal 5-0 at the Camp Nou stadium. Lionel Messi opened his goal scoring account with a brace whereas Cesc Fabregas and Alexis Sanchez netted a league debut goal each. Real Sociedad might do better than Villarreal, but their chances of stealing points from the Catalans are extremely slim. A cautious Dani Alves couldn’t explain Barcelona’s ambitions better. The Brazilian defender was quoted as saying during a pre-match press conference on Wednesday:
“Although, in general, people think that the league titles are decided in the games against the major rivals, I’d rather think that La Liga can be won or lost at grounds such as [the Anoeta].”
La Liga Relegation Battle: Who Joins Almeria And Hercules In The Second Division?
In Spain’s La Liga, the tension will reach its climax on match-day 38 as 6 teams will fight to avoid relegation. Hercules and Almeria are already doomed. Who will join them out of the Primera Division?
Meet the 6 Teams That Could Wave Goodbye To La Liga On Saturday
Real Mallorca—In 13th Position
They went a big step behind in their mission to avoid relegation as they lost 3-1 last weekend to Almeria. Almeria, remember, have only pride to play for just as Hercules. Real Mallorca are now in a tight situation with 44 points like Real Sociedad and Osasuna. On Saturday, they have a tough game against Atletico Madrid.
This fixture actually has so much at stake with Atletico aiming for an UEFA Europa League spot. Ahead of match-day 38, Real Madrid’s local rivals count 55 points like Sevilla and Athletic Bilbao who occupy the fifth and sixth spot respectively. Interestingly, a point could be good enough for both Mallorca and Atletico to achieve their respective targets.
Real Zaragoza vs Real Madrid: Albiol Targets Win As Fight vs Barcelona Continues
Real Madrid and Barcelona will both be in action on Sunday evening in La Liga. Los Blancos will play away to Real Zaragoza before Barca tackle Real Sociedad.
Now Raul Albiol hopes for the best to happen for his team. Looking ahead to the fixture, the Spaniard stated:“The match against Real Zaragoza will be difficult and dangerous, because they are fighting to move out from the relegation zone.
“They’ll try to do their best in front of their home supporters. They will concentrate hard, and we’ve got to avoid making them feel confident.”
Real Zaragoza are in fact well buried at the very bottom of La Liga’s table standings. Sunday’s hosts have been enduring a tough time in the Primera Division having recorded only 1 victory in 14 matches. Meanwhile, the situation is far more different for Jose Mourinho’s team.
Real Sociedad’s Joseba Llorente Hoping To Avoid Camp Nou Scare At Barcelona
Few are those who can boast of having defeated Barcelona at the Camp Nou over the past two seasons. This weekend, Real Sociedad will travel to Catalonia and Llorente can only wish his side the best of luck.
The 31-year-old striker offered his comments to reporters ahead of Sunday’s Barcelona vs Real Sociedad match in La Liga. Contemplating the Catalans’ extraordinary form at the Camp Nou which was recently marked by their 5-0 defeat of Real Madrid, Joseba Llorente declared:“It should be a nice game. Our intention is to travel to the Camp Nou with the aim of doing a good job. If we go into the match thinking that we’ll be victims or that we’ll play to concede as few goals as possible, then it’s clear that we are favorites to lose.
“We’ve got to enter the encounter without fear. We’ve got to fight for every ball. The only trick to getting a positive result there is to hope that we play at our best and that Barca don’t have a good day.
Barcelona vs Real Sociedad: Barca Will Suffer An Upset, Warns Xabi Prieto
Real Sociedad are ready to take on Barcelona at the Camp Nou this weekend. La Liga’s surprise package of the season are eying more records…
Real Sociedad are in formidable form this season following their promotion to Spain’s La Liga. They hold an impressive goal scoring record which covers their defensive errors. Lying 6th in the standings, Real Sociedad are behind but close to bigger teams such as Villarreal, Espanyol whom they defeated earlier in the campaign. However, their away record has been relatively poor – which explains why they cannot match the likes of their upcoming opponents, Barcelona. The Catalans are 15 points clear from Real Sociedad at the top of La Liga’s table standings. But despite this important factor, play maker Xabi Prieto insists that his side can cause problems to Barcelona at the Camp Nou.