ROBIN LE NORMAND NEWS

Picks up suspension Le Normand was booked for the fifth time this season in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Athletic Bilbao and receives a one-match suspension.

Impact Le Normand will be suspended for Saturday's match against Rayo Vallecano and will likely be replaced by Aritz Elustondo.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal in draw Le Normand made four clearances and an interception in Saturday's match against Celta Vigo. Unfortunately for him, he also scored an own goal in the 1-1 draw.

Impact Le Normand scored a dramatic 93rd-minute equalizer on Saturday, only it was for the wrong team. He has six clean sheets in 19 La Liga appe1rances (17 starts) this season and is capable of bouncing back from this mistake, but it will still have hurt the center-back to prevent his side from taking all three points against Celta.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes nine clearances in draw Le Normand made nine clearances and blocked two shots during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Valencia.

Impact Le Normand had to get busy with his team down to ten men after Aritz Elustondo was sent off and did well to walk away with a point. Consistency has been tough for Le Normand as the team is often rotated to compensate for the Europa League, though Le Normand is often a member of the back line when La Real can record more clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Le Normand (foot) made the bench for Sunday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Le Normand comes back after missing six games over a month due to a foot injury. While Jon Pacheco has remained the starter in Sunday's game and played well while Le Normand was out, expect Le Normand to retake his spot once fit enough to play from kickoff after starting the first four games of the season before his injury.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still unavailable Le Normand (foot) isn't available for Thursday's UEL match against Omonoia.

Impact Le Normand has been out for nearly two weeks and could easily miss Sunday's match against Espanyol as well. With Jon Pacheco playing quite well, the absence of Le Normand has not been a crucial one so far.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Le Normand kept a clean sheet with six clearances made during Sunday's 1-0 win over Cadiz.

Impact Le Normand did well to open the season as the back line hasn't changed much in spite of further transfers over the rest of the pitch. After he was present in all 19 clean sheets last season, Le Normand figures to be another strong defender.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Sociedad Le Normand has signed a four-year contract extension with Real Sociedad, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Le Normand kept 19 clean sheets in 37 La Liga appearances (all starts) last season as Sociedad finished with the fourth-best defense in the league. The 25-year-old center-back has become the team's most important defender and he's now signed on through the 2025/26 campaign.

JULY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five clearances in loss Le Normand made a block and five clearances in last weekend's 2-1 defeat against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Le Normand ends the campaign with a goal, an assist and 19 clean sheets in 37 La Liga games (all starts), and the 25-year-old is Sociedad's first choice in central defense heading into next season.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Cadiz Le Normand missed Thursday's win over Cadiz with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Le Normand was replaced by Aritz Elustondo in central defense on Thursday and Sociedad kept a clean sheet. Le Normand should return to the lineup against Villarreal on Sunday.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

Keeps clean sheet in win Le Normand made two blocks, five clearances and two interceptions in Wednesday's 2-0 victory against Mallorca. He also took two shots and won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Le Normand was excellent defensively against Mallorca as his side recorded its sixth clean sheet in its last seven La Liga games on Wednesday. He'll likely have a tougher time Saturday against Real Madrid, which lead the league in scoring with 52 goals in 26 matches this season.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet performance in draw Le Normand had one shot on goal, made one clearance and one interception and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's scoreless draw against Getafe.

Impact Le Normand couldn't rack up his usual numbers as the opposition couldn't create many scoring chances, but almost became the hero for Sociedad on the offensive end, having a close-range shot miraculously saved by the goalkeeper right after halftime. An important part of the defensive line that shut the opposition 11 times this season, Le Normand will probably be much busier during Feb. 6 visit to Valencia.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

Keeps clean sheet in draw Le Normand kept a clean sheet with two tackles made during Sunday's scoreless draw with Sevilla.

Impact Le Normand has kept four straight clean sheet in La Liga, which have helped his team to three wins and a draw. As he doesn't put up massive tackling or block numbers, his value isn't tremendous, but these clean sheets can make him a reliable option if he can stay healthy. Up next is a trip to Granada, which will offer their biggest threat through Luis Javier Suarez.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records three interceptions Le Normand recorded three interceptions, three tackles (two won) and two clearances during a 1-0 win Sunday versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Le Normand intercepted the ball more times than any of his Real Sociedad teammates. He possesses 63 interceptions across 70 career La Liga appearances with that team.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Real Sociedad wins 2020 Copa del Rey; 2021 final in 2 weeks

Real Sociedad has beaten fierce Basque rival Athletic Bilbao 1-0 in the delayed final of the 2020 Copa del Rey

APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alba leads Barcelona to 2-1 comeback win over Sociedad

Barcelona defender Jordi Alba has scored one goal and set up another to lead a 2-1 comeback victory over Real Sociedad

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Messi pays tribute to Maradona with shirt of Argentina great

Lionel Messi has paid his own tribute to Diego Maradona

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS