REAL SOCIEDAD NEWS

David Silva - In contention to face Almeria Silva (knee) has been called up by Real Sociedad for Tuesday's clash against Almeria.

Impact Silva missed Sunday's win over Barcelona with a knee injury, but he should be an option midweek as Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil told Mundo Deportivo Monday that "It's time to take a risk with Silva now that more days have passed." Alguacil wants to play his best XI possible in an effort to secure a top-four finish in La Liga and Champions League qualification for next season.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Igor Zubeldia - Set for one-match ban Zubeldia was handed his 10th yellow card of the season and will be ineligible to play against Almeria on Tuesday.

Impact Zubeldia has just one shot on target this season, so fantasy players shouldn't be expecting him to offer much in the way of offensive upside. Still, in formats that value defensive stats, Zubeldia could offer decent value given his 11 clearances, five tackles (two won) and three interceptions in his last five contests.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Illarramendi - Ineligible Tuesday Illarramendi picked up his fifth yellow card of the season and will not be available versus Almeria on Tuesday.

Impact Illarramendi was making just his second appearance in the starting XI since the start of April when he was booked versus Barcelona. Given his infrequent starts, the midfielder's absence may not significantly impact the starting XI heading into Tuesday's tilt.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Zubimendi - Assists in road win Zubimendi assisted once to go with two chances created and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Barcelona.

Impact Zubimendi assisted Alexander Sorloth in the 72nd minute to double Sociedad's lead as they cruised for an important road win. That was his third assist in the season, but his first since early October. The midfielder also did well on defense, co-leading his side in interceptions.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Sorloth - Scores and assists in win Sorloth scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Barcelona.

Impact Sorloth was the man of the match, first assisting Mikel Merino's opener in the fifth minute before doubling Sociedad's lead in the 72nd. The forward now has 13 goals and two asissts for the club in the season, but scored only three times since February. He also led his side in shots and chances created.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Merino - Scores opener at Barcelona Merino scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Barcelona.

Impact Merino scored in the fifth minute to give them the early lead, paving the way for the huge win in the battle for a Champions League spot. The midfielder now has two goals in the season, to go with nine assists -- and he assisted twice in the last nine appearances. He also led his side in chances created in the match.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Remiro - Makes three saves in win Remiro had three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Barcelona.

Impact Remiro was doing great until the end, but conceded to Robert Lewandowski in the 90th minute. He was coming from three clean sheets in his last four starts. He will now look to keep the momentum against Almeria on Tuesday.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Xavi has spoken glowingly of Zubimendi - he looked at home playing at Camp Nou Xavi wants Real Sociedad midfielder to replace Busquets but the board are reticent - another intriguing summer is ahead at Barcelona

MAY 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Barcelona 1-2 Real Sociedad: Player ratings as Blaugrana made to wait for clean sheet record Match report & player ratings from Barcelona 1-2 Real Sociedad in La Liga.

MAY 20, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad: Free live stream, how to watch La Liga Barcelona is back in action on Saturday.

MAY 20, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Brais Mendez - Not available for weekend Mendez (groin) was once again not called up by Sociedad for Saturday's clash against Barcelona.

Impact Mendez will miss a second straight league game this weekend with an adductor injury he suffered in training. Last weekend La Real lined up in a 4-4-2 with Takefusa Kubo on the right wing and Mikel Merino partnering Martin Zubimendi in midfield.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Silva - Ruled out with knee injury Silva will miss the Barcelona clash this weekend with a knee injury, Marca reported Friday.

Impact Silva has a goal and an assist in his last two league appearances, but he will not be available to feature against Barcelona on Saturday. There will be three games left on the schedule for him to try and recover for after the weekend.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Take - Assists in draw Kubo assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Girona.

Impact Kubo assisted David Silva in the 24th minute. He looked lively as he made six key passes, created three big chances, completed four dribbles, took four shots, made a tackle and recorded the most crosses in the game (8) alongside Mikel Oyarzabal. He has three goal involvements in the last three games and has eight goals and four assists in 31 appearances this season. He also averages 2.1 shots and 1.4 tackles per game.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Oyarzabal - Converts penalty Oyarzabal scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Girona. In addition, he was given a yell...

Impact Oyarzabal netted from the spot first time this season in the 5th minute. He recorded the most crosses in the match (8) alongside Takefusa Kubo. He has scored four times and assisted once in 20 games this season and also averages a shot per game. He was replaced in the 63rd minute by Jon Pacheco.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Silva - Scores in draw Silva scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Girona.

Impact Silva scored in the 24th minute assisted by Takefusa Kubo. He was responsible for four shots, one key pass and two interceptions. He has a goal and an assist in the last two games. He has played 27 games this season and has two goals and five assists and also averages 1.3 tackles per game.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Remiro - Makes four saves Remiro recorded four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Girona.

Impact Remiro conceded to Yan Couto and Cristhian Stuani in the 37th and 48th minute respectively. He made four saves and one clearance. He has three clean sheets in the last four games and 14 clean sheets overall. He averages 2.6 saves and only 0.9 goals conceded per game this season.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Igor Zubeldia - Starting versus GIrona Zubeldia (hip) is in the XI to face Girona Saturday.

Impact Zubeldia came off injured in the previous game but has managed to recover during the week and will continue starting. He has notched four tackles (one won), two interceptions, nine clearances, and three blocks in the last five matches, contributing to two clean sheets.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan German Gomez - Called up to YNT Gomez has been called up by the U.S. Youth National Team for the upcoming u-20 World Cup in Argentina, which begins on May 20.

Impact Gomez is likely to miss the rest of Sociedad's season while he competes in this tournament, but the 19-year-old is still yet to debut for the senior team anyway. He's scored one goal from 28 appearances at left-back in Spain's third tier with the reserve team in this campaign.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brais Mendez - Ruled out against Girona Mendez (groin) was not called up by Sociedad for Saturday's clash against Girona.

Impact Mendez picked up an adductor injury in training last week and will not be available for the Girona match on Saturday. He's started just one of La Real's last four La Liga games in midfield anyway.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Igor Zubeldia - Should be available at weekend Zubeldia (hip) has been called up by Sociedad for Saturday's clash against Girona.

Impact Zubeldia suffered a hip injury in last week's win over Real Madrid, but he used the extra time off last weekend to recover and should at least be back in the squad to face Girona on Saturday. Aritz Elustondo or Jon Pacheco could replace him in central defense if Zubeldia isn't quite fit enough to start in the game.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE