REAL SOCIEDAD NEWS

Mikel Oyarzabal - Scores in win Oyarzabal scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target) in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Getafe.

Impact Oyarzabal scored in his first start since March 16. He has scored three goals and assisted once in the last 14 matches, making eight starts in that span.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chukwueze nets 2 as Villarreal stuns Madrid 3-2 at Bernabeu

Samuel Chukwueze has upstaged Vinícius Júnior by scoring twice in an outstanding performance by the Villarreal forward to lead its 3-2 comeback win at Real Madrid in the Spanish le...

APRIL 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alejandro Remiro - Brilliant in win Remiro made four saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Getafe.

Impact Remiro made four huge saves to secure the clean sheet Saturday. He has allowed five goals in the last seven games, recorded 13 saves and four clean sheets in that span. The keeper's next contest will be a visit to Athletic Club, who have scored six goals in the last five matches.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Fernandez - Could return at weekend Fernandez (quadriceps) was called up by Sociedad for Saturday's clash against Getafe.

Impact Fernandez has missed his side's last two games on either side of the international break, first with a yellow card suspension and then due to a quad injury, but he should be available for selection to face Getafe this weekend. He has come off the bench in six of his eight La Liga appearances in 2023.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

ACC football: Picking all 14 teams' toughest non-conference opponent for 2023 season Take a look at the toughest nonconference team that each ACC team will face in 2023

APRIL 4, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Martin Zubimendi - To serve another suspension Zubimendi generated one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Villarreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in th...

Impact Zubimendi was shown five yellow cards in 11 matches and will serve his second match ban for yellow card accumulation in a span of three months. Fouling has been an issue for the midfielder, committing 38 fouls this campaign, which is his career-high for a single season. Asier Illarramendi will likely start in the defensive midfield in his place.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Igor Zubeldia - Set for suspension Zubeldia generated three tackles (one won), three clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-0 loss against Villarreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 27th minut...

Impact Zubeldia was shown his fifth yellow card of the season and will serve a one-match ban against Getafe. He has recorded 11 clearances, nine tackles (four won) and four interceptions in the last five games. Jon Pacheco will likely start in his place Saturday.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Remiro - Allows two in loss Remiro registered two saves and allowed two goals with a clearance in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Villarreal.

Impact Remiro allowed his first two goals since March 12 after completing two clean sheets in a row. He is averaging 2.6 saves a match in the league with 71 thus far, and has also managed double-digit clean sheets for the third season in a row. The keeper will welcome a visit from Getafe on Saturday, who have scored eight goals in the last five games. Remiro had let in two goals against the opponent during their last outing on Sep 11.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benzema nets 7-minute hat trick, Madrid beats Valladolid 6-0

Karim Benzema has scored a hat trick in a seven-minute span as second-place Real Madrid crushed Valladolid 6-0 in the Spanish league

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Newcastle hosts Man United; Napoli vs Milan

Newcastle and Manchester United go head-to-head in a fight for the Champions League spots

APRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aritz Elustondo - Expected to be available Elustondo (ankle) is expected to return for Sunday's trip to Villarreal, according to manager Imanol Alguacil.

Impact Elustondo was able to train and avoided any swelling while training, a positive turn in his recovery. While he isn't fully up to match fitness it's entirely possible for Elustondo to make his way back into the squad list and on the bench Sunday.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Fernandez - In doubt for Sunday Fernandez (quadriceps) is in doubt for Sunday's clash against Villarreal, report Marca.

Impact Fernandez has been dealing with some discomfort in his quadriceps since March 19 and is in doubt for Sunday's match. He has gotten two starts in the last three games with a goal in that span. However, he is listed low on the depth chart for the team, with just eight starts in 19 appearances this campaign.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Oyarzabal's recovery: Setbacks, contract renewals and leading by example Captain Oyarzabal's recovery from a torn ACL has been tough but now, a year on from the original injury, he's back in the Spain squad...

MARCH 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mikel Merino - Set for return Merino is set to return from a one-match ban after being sent off against Mallorca.

Impact Merino was sent off late during the clash with Mallorca and is now eligible for selection once more. The midfielder will hope to return straight to the starting XI, where he's been a nailed-on contributor in defensive midfield.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Fernandez - Available against Villarreal Fernandez is set to return from a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Fernandez earned a fifth yellow card against Mallorca, earning him a one-match ban. The forward is now eligible to return after the international break, where he will likely be on the bench once more for an Apr. 2 trip to Villarreal.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Remiro - Keeps clean sheet in win Remiro made three saves and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Elche.

Impact Remiro kept another clean sheet Sunday as he saved all three shots on target he faced. His defense played quite well, only allowing three shots on target and just four shots in total. It marks his second straight clean sheet and his third in his past five matches. He faces a more difficult matchup after the international break at Villarreal April 2, a team who has scored 32 goals in 26 league matches this season.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Silva - Assists opening goal Silva recorded one assist on six chances created, took two off-target shots and had one inaccurate cross in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Elche.

Impact Silva put together one of his best performances of the season Sunday, as he recorded his fifth assist of the season. He assisted Takefusa Kubo with a through ball in the 48th minute to take a 1-0 lead. It was one of six chances he created in the match, which sets a new season high for the midfielder. He also took two shots (both off target) and recorded one inaccurate cross on the attack. He put in solid defensive work too, as he won one of two tackles attempted and made two clearances in his 79 minutes of action.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Take - Scores in win Kubo scored one goal on six shots (one on target), created one chance and recorded three inaccurate crosses in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Elche.

Impact Kubo scored opening goal of Sunday's match, as he slotted his shot home off a through ball assist from David Silva. It was one of six shots he took in the match (his second most this season), but the only shot he managed on target. He also created one chance in the match, in addition to three inaccurate crosses. On the defensive side he won both of his attempted tackles in his 78 minutes of action.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ander Barrenetxea - Scores off bench Berrenetxea scored one goal on one shot and won his lone tackle attempted in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Elche.

Impact Berrenetxea scored his second goal of the season Sunday, an unassisted effort in the 90th minute into the bottom left corner. It was the only shot he took in the match, and he recorded just one pass in his short cameo. He came on in 84th minute after being an unused substitute in the past four matches. While a goal will certainly boost his confidence, his inconsistent playing time still makes him difficult to rely on.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brais Mendez - Three shots in win Mendez took three shots (one on target), created one chance, recorded five crosses, took five corners and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Elche.

Impact Mendez had a solid performance Sunday as he yet again led the team in crosses (five, none accurate) and corners taken (five). He also took three shots in the match (one on target) and created a chance on the attack. While he didn't do much on the defensive side besides intercept one pass, he still gets credited for the clean sheet as well. He did pick up a yellow card in the 31st minute for a bad foul, his sixth La Liga booking this season. While he played fine Sunday, Mendez has been in a significant slump in 2023. He has yet to record a goal contribution in 12 appearances in 2023, after recording 13 (nine goals and four assists) in the 21 games (including Europa League) in the 2022 half of this season. It's a peculiar development, especially since his volume of shots, chances created and crosses aren't vastly different since the new year. Whatever the reason, it appears 2023 Mendez is not the same player as his 2022 self.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aritz Elustondo - Out against Elche Elustondo (ankle) is not in Sociedad's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Elche.

Impact Elustondo will miss a ninth consecutive La Liga game with an ankle injury he suffered back in late January. His next opportunity to return will be in early April after the upcoming international break.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE