Real Sociedad Team News Page 63 - Soccer

Igor Zubeldia - Makes four interceptions in loss Zubeldia made four interceptions and completed two blocks during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Zubeldia went without committing a foul for the first time in five appearances but still didn't fare so well with three goals conceded. He's able to play a versatile role as a defender or defensive-midfielder, but Zubeldia's value won't be so high if the defense remains porous. Up next is the derby against Deportivo Alaves and Joselu, who has scored eight times this season.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Le Normand - Logs assist in loss Le Normand provided one assist from two chances created and won two-of-two tackles during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Le Normand has managed to created four chances in his last three appearances but kept no clean sheets in his last four league starts. He'll need to be just as attentive against Deportivo Alaves, which feature one of the league's top scorers in Joselu.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Isak - Scores in loss Isak scored one goal from three shots (all on target) during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Isak was able to score for the first time in five appearances and just the second time in his last nine games across all competitions. The loss of Mikel Oyarzabal to a red card won't be helpful to the attack, but it's a positive sign if Isak can get back on the score sheet. Up next is a trip to Deportivo Alaves, which have conceded 24 goals in 17 matches.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Bassett's late goal in debut sends US past Bosnia 1-0

Cole Bassett scored in the 89th minute of his U.S. national team debut and the Americans set a record for victories in a calendar year with a 1-0 exhibition win over 10-man Bosnia...

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mikel Oyarzabal - Sent off against Villarreal Oyarzabal received a straight red card for a foul on Yeremi Pino in the 49th minute of Saturday's defeat against Villarreal. He created a chance and made an interception in the mat...

Impact Oyarzabal will be suspended for the clash against Alaves on Jan. 2. Portu or Adnan Januzaj could replace him on the left wing, or Alexander Sorloth maybe in the front two, depending on which formation manager Imanol Alguacil plans to use for the game.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Merino - Starting against Villarreal Merino (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Merino is back in the starting XI Saturday after missing the last four matches with a thigh injury. He has a few goals this season, but in more of a defensive midfield role he doesn't get a ton of opportunities, producing 20 shots and 15 chances in 15 league starts.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David Silva - Back in starting XI Silva (leg) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Silva makes an immediate return to the XI Saturday after missing the last four matches with a leg injury. He's a welcome boost to the side, though he's made the score-sheet just once this season, assisting in 10 league starts.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Remiro - Concedes four in loss Remiro conceded four goals and made one save during Sunday's 4-0 loss to Real Betis.

Impact Remiro started the match poorly and things only got worse as he conceded over two goals for just the second time all season. His team have failed to score in three straight league games and he'll next face Villarreal, which have scored 18 times in 16 games this season.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Zubimendi - Creates two chances in loss Zubimendi created two chances and made two interceptions during Sunday's 4-0 loss to Real Betis.

Impact Zubimendi has made 22 tackles and completed 21 interceptions this season but also created just eight chances. With La Real in poor form and Zubimendi's production not in a great spot, there's not much to monitor in his game at the moment.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Oyarzabal - Logs 11 crosses in loss Oyarzabal created one chance from 11 crosses (zero accurate) during Sunday's 4-0 loss to Real Betis.

Impact With two goals and 13 crosses in his last two starts, Oyarzabal appears to be finding his stride again after a slow run when he returned from an injury in early November. However, a lack of chances and goals from he and his teammates put a cap on what he can do by himself. Up next is a visit from Villarreal, which have conceded 17 goals in 16 games this season.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Portu - Takes five shots in loss Portu took five shots (three on goal) in 62 minutes of Sunday's 4-0 loss to Real Betis.

Impact Portu has started just twice in the last three league matches and hasn't finished the full 90 in a single La Liga appearance this season. Following a bright start to the season, Portu and his teammates have lost their scoring touch, though for him to put three-in-five on target is a decent performance. He'll close out 2021 against Villarreal, which have conceded just 17 goals in 16 games this season.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Isak - Takes one shot in loss Isak took one shot (one on goal) in 74 minutes of Sunday's 4-0 loss to Real Betis.

Impact Isak has gone scoreless in four straight starts and his team have failed to find the net in all three La Liga games during that time. He'll need to close out the year in better shape against Villarreal, which are tied for the sixth-fewest shots conceded to forwards in La Liga.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resumen de Real Betis vs Real Sociedad (4-0)

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Madrid shreds Atlético's title defense with 2-0 derby win

Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio have inflicted the latest blow on Atlético Madrid’s title defense

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Illarramendi - On bench against Betis Illarramendi (thigh) is in Real Sociedad's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Real Betis.

Impact Illarramendi hasn't played yet this season while dealing with a thigh strain, but he's on the bench Sunday and he could make his first appearance of the campaign.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atlético can rekindle hopes of another title at Real Madrid

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DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alejandro Remiro - Concedes two against Real Madrid Remiro conceded two goals and made six saves during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Remiro has now gone three straight starts without earning a victory but his team has also gone scoreless in that time. With the attack failing to find the net, it could be hard to rely on Remiro, especially in Sunday's trip to Betis, which have scored the third-most goals in La Liga.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Igor Zubeldia - Concedes yellow card in loss Zubeldia conceded a yellow card and put one shot off target during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Zubeldia has started two straight games after missing time in November and he's remained in the lineup with Aritz Elustondo unavailable. As he's still not done much beyond build up his minutes, an upcoming trip to Betis could be difficult against a team that's scored the third-most goals in La Liga.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Sorloth - Shotless in loss Sorloth created one chance in 61 minutes of Saturday's 2-0 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Sorloth has gone scoreless in five straight starts and it's been eight games since his last goal in a La Liga match. While there aren't many options who could take his place in the lineup, this suggests that Sorloth isn't nearly as integral to the attack as Alexander Isak, so he may not add as much value without a massive change in form. Up next is a trip to Betis, which are tied for the fewest goals conceded to forwards in the league.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Oyarzabal - Active in loss Oyarzabal created one chance from six crosses (one accurate) and put two shots off target during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Oyarzabal has taken six shots over his last three starts but hasn't been able to find the net or set up a goal since his return from injury four matches ago. Things should get a little easier with Los Blancos in the rearview mirror, but up next for Oyarzabal is a trip to Betis, which have conceded the joint-fewest goals to forwards in La Liga.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Isak - Logs four shots in loss Isak took four shots (zero on goal) and created one chance during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Isak went the distance after playing for just 30 minutes against Espanyol but wasn't able to steer an effort on target. With just one goal scored in his last six starts but 15 total shots taken, Isak is certainly trying to find the net but isn't having the best luck. Up next is a UEL match against PSV before a trip to Real Betis, which are tied for the fewest goals conceded to forwards in La Liga.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid beats Real Sociedad after Karim Benzema's injury ' LaLiga Highlights ' ESPN FC

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Madrid wins at Sociedad despite Benzema injury to grow lead

When Karim Benzema walked off injured, Vinícius Júnior and the rarely used Luka Jovic stepped up to secure Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Real Sociedad and increase its Spanish league le...

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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DECEMBER 4, 2021 • YOUTUBE

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