REAL SOCIEDAD NEWS

Take - Four crosses, two tackles won Kubo had two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 0-0 draw against Betis.

Impact Kubo and Aihen Munoz logged Real Sociedad's most crosses during the team's goalless draw against Betis. Defensively, both were also the two starters that logged multiple tackles. Kubo's output is arguably more impressive though, considering he excelled as a non-defensive midfielder.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Zubimendi - Records three interceptions Zubimendi recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Tuesday's 0-0 draw versus Betis.

Impact Zubimendi logged eight interceptions across his last three appearances. Though his efforts have not always translated to team success, the latest one did. Real Sociedad maintained its first clean sheet since Zubimendi served a yellow-card suspension on April 8.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aihen Munoz - Attempts four crosses Munoz had four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 0-0 draw against Betis.

Impact Munoz attempted four crosses during three of his six appearances between March 19 and April 25. Now the Sociedad team's preferred left-back, he is expected to continue consistently crossing at that rate moving forward.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Remiro - Maintains clean sheet Remiro registered one save and secured a clean sheet in Tuesday's 0-0 draw versus Betis.

Impact Remiro saved a shot attempted by Aitor Ruibal, which was all the goalkeeper needed to do for a clean sheet. Currently, his next game is scheduled at Osasuna on Friday.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Le Normand - Eligible to return Le Normand will be available for selection in Tuesday's clash against Real Betis after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Le Normand missed Saturday's win over Rayo as he was suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he should return to the XI over Jon Pacheco in central defense to face Betis in mid-week.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aihen Munoz - Rare assist in win Munoz assisted once to go with two crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 92nd min...

Impact Munoz recorded just his second league assist in three seasons to help put Real Sociedad on the board Saturday. He continues his superb work at left back, averaging 3.1 crosses and 3.4 tackles a match. This has led him to five straight starts in the last five games, totaling an assist, 14 crosses (five accurate) and nine tackles (seven won) in that span.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Sorloth - Breaks scoreless drought Sorloth scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Sorloth got his first goal in 10 matches to bring him to 10 goals on the year. Despite his scoreless drought, he still leads the team in goals while surpassing his career high for a season. In the last 16 matches, the forward has recorded four goals on 22 shots (eight on target).

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Remiro - Concedes one against Rayo Remiro made one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact With only one goal allowed Saturday, Remiro has conceded just five goals in the last six matches with 13 saves and three clean sheets. With 11 clean sheets thus far, he is tied for second most in the league after recording four in the last nine games. The keeper will head to Real Betis on Tuesday, who have scored six goals in the last five contests.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Rico Salguero - Out with sprained ankle Rico injured his ankle in training and is expected to miss at least two weeks while recovering, Marca reported Friday.

Impact Rico is expected to miss Sociedad's upcoming games against Rayo, Betis, Osasuna and Real Madrid at least while he recovers from this sprained ankle. Aihen Munoz has taken over as the preferred option at left-back regardless and should continue as the starter moving forward.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Igor Zubeldia - Quiet in return Zubeldia had one tackle (zero won) and one clearance in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Athletic. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 51st minute.

Impact Zubeldia returned to starting center back after missing last match due to yellow card accumulation. He typically averages 3.1 clearances a game in the league, totaling seven in the last three contests.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aihen Munoz - Four crosses in defeat Munoz attempted four crosses (two accurate), created one chance and won three tackles in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Athletic Bilbao.

Impact Munoz put in a good performance and was unlucky to end up on the losing side. He has struggled with injuries and form this season but has now started four consecutive games and will hope to keep his place for Saturday's game against Rayo Vallecano.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Le Normand - Picks up suspension Le Normand was booked for the fifth time this season in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Athletic Bilbao and receives a one-match suspension.

Impact Le Normand will be suspended for Saturday's match against Rayo Vallecano and will likely be replaced by Aritz Elustondo.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ander Barrenetxea - Four shots in loss Barrenetxea attempted four shots (one on target) in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Athletic Bilbao.

Impact Barrenetxea was introduced at half time with his team trailing 1-0. He attempted more shots than any of his teammates and also won three of his five tackles. The midfielder has two goals in 14 appearances (five starts) this season and is unlikely to get a sustained run in the starting XI.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Remiro - Concedes twice in loss Remiro conceded twice and made three saves in in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Athletic Bilbao.

Impact Despite Saturday's defeat, Remiro has kept three clean sheets in his last five, and has conceded an average of 0.97 goals per game this season. He next faces eighth-placed Rayo Vallecano before a vital game against top-four rivals Real Betis.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Zubimendi - Eligible for selection Zubimendi is eligible to return from a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation for Saturday's trip to Athletic.

Impact Zubimendi picked up his fifth yellow card during a Sunday loss to Villarreal and is now available once more. The midfielder is a nailed-on starter in central defensive midfielder and should be brought back straight into the starting XI for Saturday's trip to Athletic Club.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Igor Zubeldia - Suspension served Zubeldia served a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation and is now eligible to return.

Impact Zubeldia picked up the fifth yellow card during a 2-0 loss to Villarreal and is now eligible to return. Before the suspension Zubeldia had started three straight matches in the center of the defense, and now that he is eligible once more he projects to return immediately to the starting XI.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Pacheco - Started Saturday Jon Pacheco recorded four clearances in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Getafe.

Impact Jon Pacheco made his first start since March 12, totaling just four clearances Saturday. He has mostly been an unused sub, not appearing in 19 matches this year, making just nine starts in 11 appearances in the league.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Merino - Bags assist Merino assisted once to go with two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win over Getafe.

Impact Merino knocked in his eighth assist of the campaign, already surpassing his career high for a season. He also has the third most assists in the league. However, his form has dropped with just two assists in the last 11 games. This follows a goal and four assists in his previous 11 contests.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Take - Makes assist Kubo scored one goal to go with two crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win over Getafe.

Impact Kubo recorded his first assist since Feb 13, which is also just his only two assists on the season. He is just one assist away from matching his career high for a season. The forward has already surpassed his goal tally for a season, and with 10 games left, he should not have a problem competing that goal with his current form.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE