REAL SOCIEDAD NEWS

Real Sociedad regains sole possession of lead in Spain Real Sociedad has broken the four-way tie at the top of the Spanish league with a 2-0 win at Celta Vigo.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Real Sociedad regains lead in Spain; Atlético held again

Real Sociedad has broken the four-way tie at the top of the Spanish league with a 2-0 win at Celta Vigo

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alexander Isak - Opens the scoring Isak scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal) and created a chance during Thursday's 2-0 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Isak found the back of the net in the 54th minute scoring the opening goal of the match. The goal was the second of the season for the forward while his three shots and one chance created were both the second highest amounts on the team in the win.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mathew Ryan - Six saves in clean sheet Ryan kept a clean sheet while making six saves during Thursday's 2-0 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Ryan helped Sociedad earn all three points by shutting out Celta Vigo on Thursday. The clean sheet was the first in two league starts for the keeper while his six saves were the first of the season.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aritz Elustondo - Scores with lone shot Elustondo scored a goal with his lone shot while making two interceptions and six clearances during Thursday's 2-0 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Elustondo found the back of the net in the 79th minute while helping Sociedad keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back line. The goal was the third of the season for the defender, coming from his lone shot, while his two interceptions and six clearances were both the second highest amounts on the team in the win.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Merino - First assist of year Merino had an assist while taking an off target shot and creating three chances during Thursday's 2-0 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Merino set up Aritz Elustondo in the 79th minute assisting Sociedad's second goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for the midfielder while his three chances created tied for the team-high total in the win.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Guridi - Left out Thursday Guridi (quadriceps) will not be an option against Celta Vigo on Thursday.

Impact Guridi has been sidelined for the club's last 11 matches due to his quad injury. Even once cleared to play, the midfielder may be hard-pressed to break into the starting XI and may have to settle for appearances off the bench. As such, he figures to be a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Illarramendi - Still shelved Thursday Illarramendi (thigh) will be unavailable versus Celta Vigo on Thursday.

Impact Illarramendi has yet to get onto the pitch for Real Sociedad this season due to his lingering thigh problem. The midfielder started all seven of his appearances for the club last year, so he should at least be in contention once given the all-clear though he is far from a lock for the starting XI.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Zubimendi - Starting Thursday Zubimendi (thigh) will feature in the starting XI versus Celta Vigo on Thursday.

Impact Zubimendi will be making his tenth start for the club this season across all competitions. In his previous 12 appearances, the midfielder recorded one assist, 15 tackles (seven won) and 13 clearances. Given his deployment in a defensive role, Zubimendi likely won't provide more than mid-range fantasy value at best.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Real Sociedad tries to regain Spanish league lead

Real Sociedad looks to regain sole possession of the Spanish league when it visits Celta Vigo

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barça fires Koeman; 4 teams tied in Spain after Madrid draws

Draws by Real Madrid and Sevilla have left four teams tied for the lead in the Spanish league and another Barcelona loss left coach Ronald Koeman out of a job

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Villarreal scores in stoppage time in 3-3 draw with Cádiz

Arnaut Danjuma has scored five minutes into stoppage time as Villarreal salvaged a 3-3 draw against Cádiz in the Spanish league

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Madrid excels as Barcelona struggles, Atlético stutters

Real Madrid, Real Sociedad and Sevilla are the ones getting things done in the Spanish League

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alejandro Remiro - Concedes two in draw Remiro conceded two goals and made two saves during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid.

Impact Remiro hasn't suffered defeat in any form since the opening day of the season and nearly came away with the win if it weren't for a late Luis Suarez penalty strike. As a result, Remiro will remain in good form for a trip to Celta Vigo, which are tied for the third-fewest goals scored in the league.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David Silva - Creates one chance in draw Silva created one chance and put one shot on target in 63 minutes of Sunday's 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid.

Impact Silva has started each of the last two matches in the league and UEL after missing a month with a calf injury. Even in his return, his production hasn't been the highest, so it will take an increase of his minutes and involvement to be worth consistent selection. Up next is a trip to Celta Vigo, which have conceded the most goals in the league to forwards.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andoni Gorosabel - Active in draw Gorosabel logged five inaccurate crosses and took three corners during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid.

Impact Gorosabel featured as a left-wing-back instead of in the defense and it led to him getting more chances on set pieces. Should he continue to fill this role, there's an opportunity for his value to improve as a two-way player. Up next is a trip to Celta Vigo, which have conceded 12 goals in nine games.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Isak - Scores, assists in win Isak scored one goal from three shots (two on goal) and provided one assist from one chance created during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid.

Impact Isak is starting to find his form after scoring just once in his first six appearances of the season. An upcoming trip to Celta Vigo will pit him against the league's worst defense against forwards, so there should be another good chance to keep up the pace before what could be a tougher derby matchup against Athletic Club.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Sorloth - Scores in win Sorloth scored one goal from one shot and created three chances during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid.

Impact Sorloth has taken his time to settle in with La Real and now has one goal and one assist over his last two appearances across all competitions. Should this goal turn into better form for Sorloth, he could take advantage of a trip to Celta Vigo, which have conceded the most goals to forwards in the league.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aihen Munoz - Eligible to return Munoz is eligible to return from suspension after sitting out Sunday's clash with Atleti.

Impact Munoz is eligible to return to the starting XI, and likely will be the first name on the team sheet after starting every match other than the one he was suspended for

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona fans harass Koeman after Madrid wins at Camp Nou

Angry fans surrounded Ronald Koeman’s car and shouted insults at the Barcelona coach as he tried to leave Camp Nou following his team’s latest painful loss since the departure of L...

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Villarreal loses to Athletic, continues to struggle in Spain

Villarreal’s struggles in the Spanish league have continued with a 2-1 loss at Athletic Bilbao

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Granada's late goal denies Osasuna share of lead in Spain

A 90th-minute goal from far outside the area by Granada substitute Ángel Montoro has denied 10-man Osasuna the chance to move to the top of the Spanish league

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Martin Zubimendi - Comes off injured in Europa League Zubimendi was subbed out of Thursday's Europa League clash against Sturm Graz in the 19th minute after suffering an apparent injury.

Impact Zubimendi was replaced by Ander Guevara on Thursday, but his status for Sunday's La Liga clash against Atletico Madrid is unclear at the moment.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona hosts Madrid, Sociedad at Atlético on super Sunday

Barcelona faces another test of its post-Messi era when Real Madrid visits Camp Nou on a Sunday that also features a clash between the Spanish league leader and its defending champ...

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS