Real Sociedad Team News Page 3 - Soccer

Mikel Oyarzabal - Logs assist in draw Oyarzabal made an assist and had three shots (one on target) during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Oyarzabal returned to the lineup after coming off the bench during midweek's UEL game and was one of his team's biggest threats up front, always trying to create something. And his resilience paid off as, in the 84th minute, he intercepted a bad pass on the attacking end and assisted Luka Sucic for the equalizer. This was the first appearance on the scoresheet of the season for Oyarzabal, who will hope this is the start of better things to come.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Sucic - Scores equalizer against Atleti Sucic scored a goal off two shots (one on target), created one chance and suffered two fouls during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Sucic was having a largely uninspiring performance despite his team dominance but then things changed for him in the 84th minute when he sent a spectacular one-timer into the top corner for the goal that sealed the 1-1 draw. This was the first goal since joining Sociedad for the midfielder, who's still figuring things out after so many seasons playing in Austria.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Real Sociedad 1 vs 1 Atlético de Madrid | Game Highlights ⚽

OCTOBER 7 • YOUTUBE

'C'MON MAN! C'MON!' - Craig Burley's REACTION to Atletico Madrid's draw vs. Real Sociedad | ESPN FC

OCTOBER 6 • YOUTUBE

REAL SOCIEDAD 1 - 1 ATLÉTICO DE MADRID | RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS

OCTOBER 6 • YOUTUBE

🚨 GAVE IT AWAY AT THE END 🚨 Atletico Madrid vs. Real Sociedad | LALIGA Highlights | ESPN FC

OCTOBER 6 • YOUTUBE

Alvaro Odriozola - Plays half in loss Odriozola played 45 minutes during Thursday's 2-1 loss to Anderlecht.

Impact Odriozola got the start and played 45 minutes before being brought off with Sociedad chasing the game. The defender hasn't played any sort of league role, instead starting both Europa League minutes at right-back.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Zubimendi - Unused on bench Zubimendi (undisclosed) went unused on the bench during Thursday's 2-1 loss to Anderlecht.

Impact Zubimendi returned to the team for Thursday's clash, but wasn't called upon. The defensive midfielder will hope to make his return before the international break, with eyes on a return for Sunday's clash with Atleti.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Zubimendi insists he has no regrets over snubbing Liverpool transfer despite Real Sociedad struggles as midfielder explains shock decision | Goal.com US Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi maintains he does not regret the collapse of his proposed summer transfer to Liverpool.

OCTOBER 2 • GOAL.COM

Martin Zubimendi - Not called for UEL match Zubimendi is not on the team sheet for Thursday's UEL match versus Anderlecht.

Impact Zubimendi will miss his first match of the season as he will not be present for the UEL clash for an undisclosed reason. He was able to start all but one game for Real Sociedad in all competitions, recording a goal with 20 tackles, 21 clearances and 11 interceptions in nine appearances.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Odriozola - Getting call for Thursday Odriozola (undisclosed) was seen back in training and is on the team sheet for Thursday's UEL match versus Anderlecht.

Impact Odriozola continues to struggle with injuries, only appearing twice this season. He will look to make another return to the pitch Thursday, though will likely start on the bench over Jon Aramburu at right back for Real Sociedad.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sheraldo Becker - Back in training Becker (back) is back in training and on the team sheet for Thursday's UEL clash with Anderlecht.

Impact Becker was held out of Saturday's clash with Valencia with a minor back injury. Since returning to training, the forward will likely see a return to the pitch, though could start in the bench with Orri Oskarsson an option to start against Anderlecht.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Umar Sadiq - Went unused Sadiq (strain) was an unused option during Saturday's 3-0 win over Valencia.

Impact Saliq returned as an option after missing last match with a strain. He is set to maintain a rotational role at forward, having started two games in five appearances, collecting four shots (zero on target) while failing to land on the scoresheet yet.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Remiro - Responds well to keep clean sheet Remiro registered four saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Valencia.

Impact Remiro was tested early and often by Valencia, but he was magnificent to deny every single shot on target en route to a clean sheet. Sociedad have been struggling defensively at times, but Remiro has been consistent between the posts. However, he faces a tougher challenge before the October international break since Real Sociedad will take on Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Brais Mendez - Credited with assist in win Mendez assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Valencia.

Impact Mendez came off the bench and made his presence felt as a creative force in the middle of the field, ultimately setting up one of Orri Oskarsson's goals late in the contest. Mendez has now recorded back-to-back assists in all competitions and could return to the XI when Real Sociedad takes on Anderlecht on Thursday in the Europa League.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Gomez - Sets up two goals Saturday Gomez assisted twice to go with six crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 3-0 win against Valencia.

Impact Gomez was unstoppable for the opposing defense, as his crossing ability and his excellent passing were an unsolvable solution for Valencia. Gomez is up to three assists on the season, and he'll continue to see time, either in midfield or on defense, if he remains this decisive in the final meters.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Orri Oskarsson - Nets brace off bench Oskarsson scored two goals to go with three shots (three on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Valencia.

Impact Oskarsson entered the game midway through the second half but made the most of his touches, as he took advantage of excellent set-ups from both Brais Mendez and Sergio Gomez to coolly beat Giorgi Mamardashvili twice. Oskarsson might be in line for more minutes and a bigger role when Sociedad take on Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Takefusa Kubo - Bags goal vs. Valencia Kubo scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Valencia.

Impact The Japanese winger only needed eight minutes to break the deadlock in this convincing win, as he took advantage of a low cross from Sergio Gomez to beat Giorgi Mamardashvili from close range. Kubo hasn't been as good as he was in 2023/24, but a return to form would do wonders for Real Sociedad, who need him to be as decisive as possible in the final third.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Real Sociedad 3 vs 0 Valencia CF | Game Highlights ⚽

SEPTEMBER 29 • YOUTUBE

Sheraldo Becker - Added to injury list Becker is out for Sunday's match against Valencia, according to manager Imanol Alguacil, per Marta Gonzalo of El Desmarque.

Impact Becker will sit out Sunday, with the forward going down with an undisclosed injury. He has started in five of their eight matches this campaign, so this will be a significant loss. A return date is yet to be announced, with Orri Oskarsson as his likely replacement until fit again.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Odriozola - Injured again Odriozola is out for Sunday's match against Valencia, according to manager Imanol Alguacil, per Marta Gonzalo of El Desmarque.

Impact Odriozola is returning to the injury list, missing his sixth match of the season due to complications. The extent of his injury is unknown, leaving a return date up in the air. Luckily for the club, this is a minor absence, having only started in one of his three appearances on the team sheet.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Brais Mendez - Starts, assists in UEL Mendez (foot) recorded an assist in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Nice in the UEFA Europa League. He played 69 minutes and registered one shot off target, one chance created, four c...

Impact Mendez made his presence felt on both sides of the ball Wednesday, and he set up the team's lone goal with a clever set-up to Ander Barrenetxea. The talented playmaker could be in line to start in the return of Real Sociedad to LaLiga against Valencia on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Lopez - Comes off bench in Europa League Lopez (hamstring) came off the bench and played 30 minutes in the 1-1 draw against Rennes on Wednesday in the UEFA Europa League.

Impact The left-back returned to the side after a brief two-game absence and could be ready to return to the starting lineup when Real Sociedad take on Valencia on Saturday in LaLiga. Lopez started in four of his previous five appearances before getting injured, so an immediate return to the starting XI isn't out of the question.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Brais Mendez - Makes traveling team Mendez (foot) is in the traveling squad for Wednesday's match against Nice.

Impact Mendez could be making his return slightly earlier than expected, as he has been named to the squad list for Wednesday after training this past week. The club will hope he makes his return, as he did start in the first four matches of the season before missing the past three games due to injury. That said, if he is picked for Wednesday's match, he has a decent shot of finding the starting XI immediately.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Lopez - Named to squad list Lopez (hamstring) is on the squad list for Wednesday's match against Nice.

Impact Lopez could be making his return in Europa League action, as he has been named to the club's squad list for the match. This could be a nice addition back for the club, as he was a regular starter before his injury, starting in four of his five appearances. However, if he is selected Wednesday, he will probably only see a role on the bench.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

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