REAL SOCIEDAD NEWS

Alexander Isak - Takes four shots against Betis Isak took four shots (two on target) in Friday's 0-0 draw against Real Betis.

Impact Isak was dangerous in attack on Friday, and he's taken at least four shots in four of his last five games now. He has eight shots on target overall in that span, but only one goal, and he will want to be more clinical Thursday against Barcelona.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Remiro - Keeps clean sheet against Betis Remiro made two saves and kept a clean sheet in Friday's 0-0 draw against Real Betis.

Impact Remiro kept his 10th clean sheet in 14 La Liga games since the turn of the calendar year on Friday. It was his 18th shutout of the season, which is already a new personal best for him, beating out the 14 he recorded last year. On Thursday he will face Barcelona, which have scored 60 goals in 30 matches.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Silva - Sent off against Betis Silva was shown a red card in the 93rd minute of Friday's 0-0 draw against Real Betis, following a foul on Nabil Fekir for his second booking of the match. He created five chances...

Impact Silva was very dangerous with his passing on Friday, but he wasn't able to find a breakthrough goal and now he'll be suspended for Thursday's clash against Barcelona. Rafinha or Adnan Januzaj could slide up into attacking midfield to replace him for the game.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sociedad draws Betis in Spanish league after fans clash Real Sociedad and Real Betis have drawn 0-0 in the Spanish league after a clash between fans left a group of Betis supporters injured.

APRIL 15, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sociedad draws Betis in Spanish league after fans clash

Real Sociedad and Real Betis have drawn 0-0 in the Spanish league after a clash between fans left a group of Betis supporters injured

APRIL 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: AC Milan hosts Genoa; Real Betis, Rennes eye CL

Real Betis can move ahead of Atlético Madrid and into fourth place in the Spanish league if it wins at Real Sociedad

APRIL 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eliminated by City, Atlético must ensure return to Champions

Atlético Madrid hosts Espanyol on Sunday with only a top-four finish in the Spanish league to salvage from this season after it was eliminated by Manchester City in the Champions L...

APRIL 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diego Rico Salguero - Takes three shots in win Rico took three shots (one on target) and made a clearance in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Elche.

Impact Rico was active going forward from left back on Sunday, and he'll be ready to go again versus fifth-placed Real Betis on Friday.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Merino - Wins five tackles in win Merino took a shot and won five of six tackles in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Elche. He also made two interceptions in the match.

Impact Merino was solid in front of the defense Sunday as his side came from behind and beat Elche. On Friday he faces a big test against Real Betis, which are fifth place in La Liga.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Isak - Takes four shots in win Isak took four shots (two on target) in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Elche.

Impact Isak was active in Sunday's come-from-behind win over Elche, and he has now taken at least four shots in three of his last four La Liga games. Despite this, he has only scored a modest five goals this season He will want to add to that tally Friday against Betis, which have conceded 37 times in 31 matches.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Remiro - Concedes goal against Elche Remiro made zero saves but conceded a goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Elche.

Impact Remiro was beaten by a very early Guido Carrillo strike on Sunday, but his side was able to come back an win the game via two first-half headers. He came into this game having kept three consecutive clean sheets, and he has nine clean sheets in 13 La Liga matches since the start of 2022. He's in good form ahead of Friday's clash against fifth-placed Real Betis, which have scored 56 goals in 31 matches this season.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Silva - Records brace of assists in win Silva took a shot and assisted two goals in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Elche. He also made a block, a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Silva assisted his first goals since August on Sunday, a pair of headers by Alexander Sorloth and Robin Le Normand as his side came from behind to defeat Elche. The 36-year-old has become a bit of a peripheral figure this season with just four direct goal involvements in 21 La Liga appearances, but he still has the quality to make a difference in any game he features in, as he proved on Sunday.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Sorloth - Scores goal against Elche Sorloth scored a goal and created four chances in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Elche.

Impact Sorloth hasn't been very prolific this season for Sociedad, but on Sunday he headed in his first La Liga goal since October, and he also was a threat with his passing. Despite his goal drought, he has started three games in a row up front and will want to be back in the XI against Betis on Friday.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Le Normand - Scores goal against Elche Le Normand scored a goal and created a chance in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Elche. He also made three clearances and two interceptions in the match.

Impact Le Normand headed in his second ever La Liga goal to win Sunday's game after going behind early. He has played every single league minute for Sociedad this season and has kept five clean sheets in his last eight matches. He will be ready for Friday's clash against Real Betis, which have scored 56 times in 31 La Liga games.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joseba Zaldua - Suspended against Betis Zaldua will miss Friday's clash against Real Betis with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Zaldua picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in last weekend's victory over Elche (in which he also took two shots -- one on target), meaning he will be suspended for Friday's game. Andoni Gorosabel will likely return to the lineup at right back in his absence.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sociedad wins to stay in fight for Champions League place Real Sociedad has continued its push for a Champions League spot with a 2-1 win at Elche in the Spanish league

APRIL 10, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Barcelona survives 3 penalties, moves back into 2nd place

Not even conceding three penalty kicks in the second half was enough to stop Barcelona’s impressive run as the Catalan club rallied to a 3-2 win against second-to-last-place Levant...

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aihen Munoz - Could return Sunday Munoz (calf) has been called up by Sociedad for Sunday's clash against Elche.

Impact Munoz hasn't featured since February since he suffered a calf injury, but he was back with the squad on Monday and he has been called up once again versus Elche. He could see some playing time at left back this time.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Remiro - Keeps clean sheet in win Remiro kept a clean sheet with two saves made during Monday's 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Remiro kept up his exceptional run with a third straight clean sheet and ninth in his last 11 matches across league and UEL play. When facing an Elche side that's picked up some injuries, Remiro should be able to keep up his good form.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Rico Salguero - Creates two chances in win Rico created two chances from six crosses (two accurate) and kept a clean sheet during Monday's 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Rico also conceded a yellow card and won one tackle during Monday's game. He's now kept three straight clean sheets in league matches to go along with three chances created in his last two starts. This could make him a nice pick for the next match at Elche.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Silva - Active in win Silva created two chances from four crosses (one accurate) during Monday's 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Silva gave his side more composure in the midfield but has still created just two chances in his last three league appearances. If Alexander Isak can continue to play well with Mikel Oyarzabal (knee) out long-term, then Silva's value could increase by supporting an improving attack.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Isak - Scores winner from spot Isak scored one goal from five shots (three on goal) and created two chances during Monday's 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Isak saved the game deep into stoppage time by slotting his penalty past Oier. This effort marked his first goal in 10 league matches, so one can only hope he improves more down the stretch of the season. Up next is a trip to Elche.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE