REAL SOCIEDAD NEWS

Back in Spain, Ancelotti has Madrid back on the title track

Real Madrid travels to San Sebastián with the mission of leaving Real Sociedad even further behind in the Spanish league title race and adding to its streak of seven consecutive vi...

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Madrid beats Athletic Bilbao, increases Spanish league lead

Karim Benzema scored a first-half winner as Real Madrid edged Athletic Bilbao 1-0 to extend its winning streak and increase its lead in the Spanish league

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Liverpool primed to pile on misery for Everton

Liverpool looks primed to pile on the misery for local rival Everton in the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alejandro Remiro - Concedes one in loss Remiro conceded one goal and made one save during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Espanyol.

Impact After playing a big role in keeping his team high up the standings for weeks, Remiro was finally beaten in Sunday's road loss. It's not an ideal moment for this to happen as up next is a visit from Real Madrid, which have scored the most goals in La Liga and forced the second-most saves.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ander Guevara - Makes three interceptions in loss Guevara made three interceptions and created one chance in 81 minutes of Sunday's 1-0 loss to Espanyol.

Impact Guevara has started two straight league matches and in six of his 10 domestic appearances overall. As a defensive-minded midfielder, his value isn't tremendously high and it's helped even less by an inconsistent role in the team.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Rico Salguero - Logs two tackles in loss Rico made two tackles (zero won) and created one chance during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Espanyol.

Impact Rico has started in four straight league matches but completed the full 90 just twice and conceded two yellow cards in that time. He's seemingly taken over the starting spot at left-back from Aihen Munoz, but it has yet to yield a substantial return for Rico or his team. Up next is a visit from the league's top scoring side in Real Madrid.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adnan Januzaj - Logs 15 crosses in loss Januzaj provided 15 crosses (six accurate) and created one chance during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Espanyol.

Impact Januzaj has reached double-digit crosses on four occasions this season but his team have recorded the win in just two of them. Even with Mikel Oyarzabal back in the lineup, Januzaj and his teammates have struggled to consistently generate convincing performances. Still, Januzaj's individual numbers can make him worth picking up for the right matchup. Up next is a visit from Real Madrid, which have conceded the fewest crosses in the league to midfielders.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Oyarzabal - Creates one chance in loss Oyarzabal created one chance from two crosses (both inaccurate) and put two shots off target during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Espanyol.

Impact Oyarzabal has had a tough time since returning from a hamstring injury as he's failed to put a shot on goal in three appearances (two starts) across league and UEL matches. An upcoming visit from Real Madrid doesn't come at a great time given Oyarzabal's current run of form, as Los Blancos have conceded no more than one goal in nine straight matches.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Late Vinícius Júnior goal gives Madrid 2-1 win over Sevilla

Vinícius Júnior scored another decisive goal for Real Madrid with a beautiful late strike that sealed a 2-1 come-from-behind win over Sevilla in a match between two of the best tea...

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jon Guridi - Makes bench Sunday Guridi is in the match day squad to face Espanyol on Sunday.

Impact Guridi has missed the majority of the season with a quadriceps injury but has returned to the squad on Sunday. The midfielder starts from the bench but is available if called upon.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Merino - Out with thigh injury Merino has suffered a thigh injury and will miss Sunday's clash against Espanyol, according to El Diario Vasco.

Impact Merino has played almost every minute of Sociedad's 19 La Liga and Europa League matches this season, but he is out for Sunday's game. Ander Guevara or Asier Illarramendi (thigh) if fit will likely fill in for him, although there is no timetable on when Merino will return at the moment.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David Silva - Out with leg injury Silva has suffered a leg injury and will miss Sunday's clash against Espanyol, according to El Diario Vasco.

Impact Silva has started in each of Sociedad's last eight games in La Liga and the Europa League, but he is out Sunday with a leg injury. Ander Guevara could fill in for him in central midfield, though there is no timetable on Silva's return at the moment.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Remiro - Keeps another clean sheet Remiro kept a clean sheet with three saves made during Sunday's scoreless draw with Valencia.

Impact Remiro doesn't have a loss on his record in months and has kept clean sheets in consecutive matches despite taking a pause for the international break. With his team on top of the table, he'll next face two tough opponents in Espanyol and Real Madrid, which feature two top strikers in Raul de Tomas and Karim Benzema, respectively.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Le Normand - Keeps clean sheet against Valencia Le Normand kept a clean sheet with two blocks made and five completed interceptions from Sunday's scoreless draw with Valencia.

Impact Le Normand held his ground even after defensive parter Aritz Elustondo was sent off during the second half. Over the last four league matches, Le Normand has helped to keep three clean sheets and overall hasn't participated in a loss since the opening weekend of the season. This should give him some confidence for a trip to Espanyol, which feature one of the league's top forwards in Raul de Tomas.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Oyarzabal - Creates one chance in return Oyarzabal created one chance from three crosses in 30 minutes off the bench during Sunday's scoreless draw with Valencia.

Impact Oyarzabal is back after missing a month-and-a-half of matches with a muscular issue. Given how quickly he was able to make an impact on the stat sheet, he should be a huge piece for La Real after scoring six times in his first eight appearances of the season. Up next is a trip to Espanyol, which could feature Oyarzabal back in the starting lineup if he's ready.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adnan Januzaj - Decent in draw Januzaj created one chance from five crosses and put one shot off target during Sunday's scoreless draw with Valencia.

Impact Januzaj was one of a limited number of standout performers as he won 10 dribbles but his entire team struggled to generate efficiency in the attack. Despite remaining top of the league table, Januzaj and his teammates haven't scored more than two goals in any of the last 11 matches across all competitions. The return to fitness of Mikel Oyarzabal could improve things, but it's important to be aware of what Januzaj is doing in a team that hasn't always put up massive numbers. Up next is a trip to Espanyol, which have conceded 14 goals in 14 matches.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Isak - Takes four shots in draw Isak logged four shots (one on goal) and created one chance during Sunday's scoreless draw with Valencia.

Impact Isak has gone scoreless in three straight appearances, a number which matches his longest drought of the season so far. This should bode positively for his next match at Espanyol, but that's not an easier matchup either against a side that's conceded the joint fifth-fewest goals in the league.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Madrid cruises to win over Granada, retakes league lead

Real Madrid has cruised to a 4-1 win over 10-man Granada to reclaim first place in the Spanish league

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aritz Elustondo - Sent off against Valencia Elustondo was shown a straight red card for violent conduct in the 76th minute of Sunday's draw against Valencia. He made five clearances and an interception in the match before go...

Impact Elustondo will be suspended for next weekend's clash against Espanyol, and possibly for longer if La Liga deems it fit. Igor Zubeldia could replace him in central defense for the game.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Oyarzabal - On bench against Valencia Oyarzabal (undisclosed) is in Real Sociedad's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Valencia.

Impact Oyarzabal has missed the last five La Liga games after suffering an undisclosed injury coming back from the international window in early October, but he's back on the bench on Sunday and he could see some playing time.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Man City has attacking concerns, Napoli vs. Inter

Manchester City could be without three of its key attackers for a home match against Everton in the Premier League

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS