Real Sociedad vs. Rayo Vallecano - News - January 27, 2024

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Brais Mendez - Substituted on in first halfMendez had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Rayo Vallecano.

ImpactMendez came on in the 29th minute after teammate Arsen Zakharyan suffered an ankle injury. This match marked the lone instance in the last five matches that Mendez was not selected as part of the starting XI. Overall, Mendez has created 21 chances in La Liga this season. However, his offensive performance has cooled over the aforementioned five game stretch, having created just two chances over the span.

JANUARY 27, 2024•ROTOWIRE

Arsen Zakharyan - Leaves with ankle injuryZakharyan (ankle) had one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Rayo Vallecano. He was subbed off due to injury in the 29th minute.

ImpactZakharyan's ankle will determinant as to whether he'll be capable of making an impact for the remainder of the season. According to championat.com, Zakharyan's agent stated, "Arsen has an ankle sprain. It is not a fresh injury - he has already played with it, but now it has aggravated. An in-depth examination has not been conducted yet, so I don't know how long Zakharyan's recovery will take." Brais Mendez came on for Zakharyan Saturday.

JANUARY 27, 2024•ROTOWIRE

Jon Pacheco - Rigid in defenseJon Pacheco recorded four tackles (three won), three clearances and one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Rayo Vallecano. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 9...

ImpactPacheco is making the most of his opportunity after missing time earlier this season due to injury. Now considered fully healthy, he has started and played 90 minutes in two successive matches. Sociedad did not allow a goal in either match, and Pacheco's performance was key in each instance. Over his last two matches, Pacheco has recorded six tackles (four won), one interception, and eight clearances.

JANUARY 27, 2024•ROTOWIRE

Benat Turrientes - Consecutive startsBenat Turrientes registered two shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Rayo Vallecano.

ImpactTurrientes was handed his second consecutive start for the first time since late September. Adding to his offensive totals, he also contributed two tackles (one won). Turrientes will hope that back-to-back matches with chances created will earn him a more regular role in the starting XI.

JANUARY 27, 2024•ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Remiro - Ninth clean sheetRemiro had no saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Rayo Vallecano.

ImpactRemiro was well-protected as Real Sociedad earned their second successive clean sheet Saturday without the keeper having to register a save. Remiro has been stalwart this season, recording nine clean sheets in La Liga and 13 in all competitions. Remiro and the Real Sociedad defense will be tested next Saturday when they'll have their mettle tested against a Girona attack that has scored the most goals in La Liga this season.

JANUARY 27, 2024•ROTOWIRE

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