Real Sociedad Team News Page 24 - Soccer

Carlos Fernandez - Nets penalty against Almeria Carlos Fernandez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win against Almeria.

Impact Fernandez scored the winning penalty off the bench and won one tackle in his 24 minutes on the pitch. He is a useful option for the side but the competition for places up front means that he will continue to play a bit-part role in the squad.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Oyarzabal - Hot streak continues in win Oyarzabal scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win over Almeria.

Impact Oyarzbal scored for the second game in a row and he now has four goals in his last four appearances. He was in and out of the starting XI early in the season but the Sociedad captain's form has seen him start the last eight matches and he will continue to play a vital role in their attack moving forward.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Remiro - Saves one shot against Almeria Remiro registered one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Almeria.

Impact Remiro saw his run without a clean sheet extended to four games although he has only conceded five goals in those matches. His next opportunity to earn his seventh shutout of the season will be against Sevilla following the international break.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resumen de UD Almería vs Real Sociedad (1-3)

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

ZUBIMENDI hace un gran cabezazo para marca el tercero 👌 #shorts

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

OYARZABAL adelanta a la Real Sociedad 🤩 #shorts

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Hamari Traore - Starting against Almeria Traore is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Almeria.

Impact Traore returns from a leg injury which kept him out of mid week action against Benfica. The fullback has provided one assist, created 14 chances and crossed 13 times in 12 La Liga appearances.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hamari Traore - Looks ready for weekend Traore (leg) is expected to be good to go for Saturday's trip to Almeria, said manager Imanol Alguacil per Marca. "I saw him jumping with everyone, celebrating the victory, so he...

Impact Traore is expected to return to the lineup Saturday after missing last match with a leg injury. He's started 14 of the 15 matches this season, recording an assist with 19 clearances, 23 tackles (13 won) and 19 crosses (two accurate) so far.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Pacheco - Making trip for Saturday Pacheco (hamstring) is ready to go for Saturday's trip to Almeria, according to manager Imanol Alguacil per Marca.

Impact Pacheco had missed the last two matches with a hamstring injury and looks to be good to go for Saturday. He will likely start on the bench at minimum, with Aritz Elustondo and Robin Le Normand the pair to start at center back Saturday.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Remiro - Allows one against Benfica Remiro made three saves and conceded one goal during Wednesday's 3-1 Champions League win over Benfica.

Impact Remiro couldn't do much when Rafa Silva appeared unmarked in front of him to find the back of the net in the 48th minute but other than that displayed his usual safety between the posts. With two clean sheets and just two goals allowed over four UCL starts so far this season, the goalkeeper will shift his focus to domestic play once again as his side visits Almeria on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brais Mendez - Misses PK versus Benfica Mendez had three off-target shots, created one chance, made three tackles (two won) and missed a penalty during Wednesday's 3-1 Champions League win over Benfica.

Impact Mendez played well overall and had the chance to make it 4-0 from the penalty spot before the half-hour mark but his shot ended up hitting the post. The midfielder is now riding a three-game scoreless streak in all competitions after finding the back of the net five times over the previous eight appearances. He'll try to bounce back during Saturday's league visit to Almeria.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ander Barrenetxea - Scores in win over BenficA Barrenetxea scored a goal off three shots (one on target), sent in three inaccurate crosses and was shown a yellow card during Wednesday's 3-1 Champions League win over Benfica.

Impact Barrenetxea had another strong performance on the wing and found the back of the net with a powerful right-footed finish into the far post top corner to make it 3-0 for his side with just 21 minutes into the game. That's now one goal and two assists over the last four starts in all competitions for the attacker, who appears to have a breakthrough season in the works.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Oyarzabal - Scores in UCL win over Benfica Oyarzabal scored a goal off two shots (both on target) and drew two fouls during Wednesday's 3-1 Champions League win over Benfica.

Impact Oyarzabal wasn't exactly at his best here but still delivered, doubling his side's lead with just 11th minutes into the game after benefiting from a huge defensive giveaway. That's now eight goals over 16 appearances in all competitions for the star playmaker, who's on pace to have the most prolific season of his career.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aihen Munoz - Logs assist versus Benfica Munoz provided an assist, had one off-target shot, sent in two inaccurate crosses and made two tackles (both won), two clearances and one interception during Wednesday's 3-1 Champi...

Impact Munoz made his seventh consecutive start in all competitions, a rare stretch for him, and delivered again, this time assisting Mikel Merino for the opening goal in the sixth minute for what was his first UCL assist of the season and the second overall. With Kieran Tierney (hamstring) out until January, the left-back will still have many opportunities to impress and cement his place in the starting XI for good.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Merino - Scores, assists in UCL win Merino scored a goal off four shots (three on target), made an assist, created two chances and made two tackles, three clearances, one interception and one block during Wednesday's...

Impact Merino was key during Sociedad's first-half scoring onslaught, heading the ball home for the opener with just six minutes into the game, assisting Ander Barrenetxea for the third goal just 15 minutes later and even having a goal disallowed due to an offside. The midfielder was also solid defensively to help his side to hold onto the early lead and win all three points. This has been a quiet start of campaign for Merino from a fantasy perspective and he'll hope this performance is a sign of better things to come.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benfica fans throw flares toward Sociedad supporters at Champions League match

The Champions League match between Real Sociedad and Benfica was briefly interrupted early in the second half after Benfica fans threw flares toward Sociedad supporters

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Sociedad vs. Benfica : Extended Highlights | UCL Group Stage MD 4

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Sociedad beats Benfica 3-1 and reaches Champions League knockout stage for 2nd time in its history

Real Sociedad scored three times in the first 21 minutes to defeat Benfica 3-1 and reach the Champions League round of 16 for the second time in its history

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hamari Traore - Out against Benfica Traore (leg) is out for Wednesday's match against Benfica.

Impact Traore will be sidelined for the first time this season, missing Wednesday's match due to a leg injury. The defender originally made the squad list and was expected to play, but the club must be taking the cautionary route by sitting him this match. He could be back for the weekend match against Almeria but could also be held out until after the international break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hamari Traore - Available Wednesday Traore (leg) is in the preliminary squad for Wednesday's clash with Benfica.

Impact Traore picked up a knock and was brought off against Barcelona. He is now available once more and is an option for Wednesday's clash with Benfica. The defender should slot back into the starting XI at right-back if he doesn't show any signs of the injury he picked up against Barcelona.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'They got BATTERED!' Were Barcelona lucky to beat Real Sociedad? | LaLiga reaction | ESPN FC

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Brais Mendez - Earns suspension after fifth booking Mendez will not be an option for Saturday's match after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season against Barcelona.

Impact Mendez will be serving his first suspension of the season after picking up his fifth yellow card against Barcelona. This will be a huge loss for Sociedad in league play, as the midfielder has been one of their most important players this season, already having five goal contributions to his name. Luckily for the club, they won't be losing him for UCL play, where he has been on fire, scoring three goals in three matches.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Igor Zubeldia - Set to serve suspension Zubeldia is set to serve a one-match suspension after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season against Barcelona.

Impact Zubeldia will not be an option for Saturday's match against Almeria after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season. The defender was already lucky not to miss the contest against Barcelona after his Yellow card against Rayo was overturned, resulting in him only having four yellow cards before ultimately gaining another in the same match he was almost suspended for. His next match available will be against Sevilla after the international break.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brais Mendez - Subpar attacking game in loss Mendez had one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Barcelona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 49th minute.

Impact Mendez took one shot against Barcelona, his fewest in a single game since having none against Valencia at the end of September. However, he did make a season high five tackles (two won) and will continue to be a key cog of the Sociedad midfield as long as he's healthy.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Take - Strong output against Barcelona Kubo had two shots (one on goal), nine crosses (three accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Barcelona.

Impact Kubo was heavily involved in the attacking phase against Barcelona and took a season-high eight corners for his side. He is off to a flying start with five goals and two assists in 11 La Liga games so far this campaign.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Benfica fans throw flares toward Sociedad supporters at Champions League match

Sociedad beats Benfica 3-1 and reaches Champions League knockout stage for 2nd time in its history