Real Sociedad Team News Page 21 - Soccer

Brais Mendez - Makes starting XI Mendez (forearm) is in the starting XI for Thursday's match against Cadiz.

Impact Mendez is back with the team after a two-match absence due to a forearm injury that required surgery. The midfielder will hope to now stay healthy after an amazing start to the season, bagging nine goal contributions in his 21 appearances across all competitions this season. He should remain in the starting spot moving forward, only missing one start when healthy.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arsen Zakharyan - Ruled out against Cadiz Zakharyan will not be available for Thursday's matchup with Cadiz due to an undisclosed injury, per Marca.

Impact Zakharyan has started four of the club's last five contests in which he registered one assist, 12 shots (three on target), 23 crosses (six accurate) and 13 corners. With the return of Brais Mendez (forearm), Zakharyan was likely going to lose his role on corners regardless but will now be forced to watch from the sidelines.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brais Mendez - Ready to play Mendez (forearm) is expected to be an option for Thursday's match against Cadiz, said manager Imanol Alguacil. "The doctor who operated on him has given the go-ahead and everything...

Impact Mendez has been a surprise recovery from forearm surgery and is set to return after missing the last two matches, He could be an option to start depending on his fitness, after starting 14 of the 15 league games played thus far. In any case, Arsen Zakharyan could get the call again to start in the midfield, alongside Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Champions League draw: USMNT stars set for showdown in Round of 16

The second-round pairings for the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League are set following Monday’s round of 16 draw in Nyon, Switzerland.

DECEMBER 18, 2023

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Resumen de Real Sociedad vs Real Betis (0-0)

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Take - Whips in five crosses Kubo took two shots (one on goal), crossed five times (one accurate) and created two chances during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Real Betis.

Impact Kubo was held off the scoresheet, but led Sociedad in both crosses and chances created in the match. The attacker has a goal and an assist across his las three La Liga appearances while taking seven shots, creating seven chances and crossing 18 times.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Remiro - Three saves in clean sheet Remiro kept a clean sheet while making three saves during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Real Betis.

Impact Remiro helped Sociedad earn a point by shutting out Betis on Sunday. The clean sheet was the sixth in 17 league starts for the keeper while his three saves upped his season total to 57.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hamari Traore - Makes three clearances Traore crossed once inaccurately, made two tackles (winning one) and three clearances during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Real Betis.

Impact Traore was a part of the Sociedad back line that kept a clean sheet on Sunday. The fullback has helped his club to four clean sheets in 17 league appearances while making seven clearances, two blocks and six tackles across his last three appearances.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Oyarzabal - Plays 75 minutes Oyarzabal took three off target shots and created two chances during Sunday's match against Real Betis.

Impact Oyarzabal was held off the scoresheet but led Sociedad in both shots and chances created as of his substitution in the 75th minute. Oyarzabal hasn't scored or assisted in over a month but remains the team leader with seven goals in La Liga.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed-Ali Cho - Eyes Sunday return Cho (strain) is looking to return Sunday against Betis after making the squad list Saturday.

Impact Cho will be hoping to see the field for the first time in three matches after making the squad list for their contest on Sunday. The forward will most likely only be a bench option if he does return, only starting twice all season while registering a minuscule 369 minutes in 15 appearances this campaign.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Oyarzabal - Quiet in draw Oyarzabal recorded one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 0-0 draw versus Inter Milan.

Impact Oyarzabal put his only shot of the game on frame but put up zeroes nearly everywhere else in the stats sheet. His form has cooled off a bit, with no goals or assists in his last four appearances, but he will look to get back amongst the goals when Sociedad host Betis on Sunday.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Merino - Stifled against Inter Merino registered one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 0-0 draw against Inter Milan.

Impact Merino was unable to get much going in what was a cagey match against Inter Milan. He will look to bounce back next time out versus Betis.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arsen Zakharyan - Minimal impact versus Inter Zakharyan generated one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 0-0 draw against Inter Milan. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 44...

Impact Zakharyan took one shot and did little else of note as Sociedad drew with Inter. He has found minutes easier to come by following injuries to Brais Mendez (forearm) and Ander Barrenetxea (knee) and may become more of a rotational player again as they work back to full fitness.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Remiro - Two saves in stalemate Remiro registered two saves and allowed zero goals in Tuesday's 0-0 draw versus Inter Milan.

Impact Remiro made two saves to keep a third clean sheet in his last four games. He is coming off two straight seasons of 20+ shutouts in all competitions and is on pace to make it three in a row.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inter vs. Real Sociedad: Extended Highlights | UCL Group Stage MD 6

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Sociedad caps impressive return to Champions League with 0-0 draw at Inter to win group

Real Sociedad has capped an impressive return to Europe’s elite by winning its Champions League group for the first time

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mikel Oyarzabal - Starting UCL match Oyarzabal (personal) will be in the starting XI against Inter Milan on Tuesday.

Impact Oyarzabal rejoins the squad after missing a domestic matchup with Villarreal on Saturday for the birth of his child. In his last 11 outings, including nine starts, the forward has scored six goals on 20 shots (15 on target) to go with four crosses (two accurate), two corners and 13 chances created.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Real Sociedad without Méndez but with Oyarzabal for Champions League game at Inter Milan

Real Sociedad will make the trip to Inter Milan in the Champions League without Brais Méndez but with Mikel Oyarzabal

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Umar Sadiq - Can't score in spot start Sadiq recorded five shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Villarreal.

Impact Sadiq started for the fourth straight league game, and while he could not find the back of the net, he was active and recorded multiple shots for the fifth consecutive Liga appearance. He only has two goals in that span, but his shot totals allow him to be a player with a decent floor in some formats.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arsen Zakharyan - Delivers assist in win Zakharyan assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-0 win over Villarreal.

Impact Zakharyan was a constant threat in the final meters, and he set up the team's second goal with a low cross into the box that was deflected home by Martin Zubimendi. This was his first goal contribution of the season for the Russian winger, and Zakharyan will try to make the most of his limited minutes knowing that Mikel Oyarzabal (not injury related) should return to the side sooner than later.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Merino - Scores, assists against Villarreal Merino scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 win over Villarreal.

Impact Merino played a pivotal role from midfield in this game, scoring the opener with a perfect header from close range in the 38th minute and assisting the team's third goal with a backheel that set up Takefusa Kubo. This was Merino's first goal of the campaign, but his involvement on the attack gives him a decent floor when it comes to peripheral stats.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Zubimendi - Bags goal against Villarreal Zubimendi scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Villarreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 60t...

Impact Zubimendi scored Real Sociedad's second goal late in the first half, as he deflected a shot from Arsen Zakharyan into the back of the net, leaving Filip Jorgensen helpless. Zubimendi plays as a defensive midfielder and doesn't have a lot of fantasy upside, but he can still find the back of the net from time to time.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Take - Ends scoring drought Saturday Kubo scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Villarreal.

Impact Kubo finally ended a seven-game scoring drought with an excellent performance against Villarreal, participating directly in two of the team's three goals here. Despite the drought, Kubo continues to have a wonderful season, netting six goals and three assists across 15 outings (13 starts).

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Remiro - Keeps clean sheet Saturday Remiro recorded four saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 3-0 win over Villarreal.

Impact Remiro had a strong performance between the posts en route to keeping a clean sheet on the road, a difficult thing to achieve regardless of the pitch he's playing on. Remiro should remain as the starting goalkeeper for Real Sociedad and has been playing well of late, conceding one or fewer goals in each of his last five league outings.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Silva - Ready to return Silva was included in the traveling squad for Tuesday's trip to Inter.

Impact Silva was training for the last two weeks and now makes his return to the first team. The forward may not be a starting option but he is another option for the first team for Tuesday's clash, likely a depth option more than anything else. Before the injury Silva had made just three appearances.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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