The stake of the management of Real Sociedad on their pupils has sprouted and the Basques have been at the top of the standings since the beginning of the season. The Royals has not shown any activity in the transfer market, but Imanol Alguasil has enough high-class performers and the home-grown youth has not let down yet. In the Europa League, the team is in second place, but PSV is on the heels, which will bring a serious struggle at the finish of the tournament. In the Primera, the “blue-white” chalked up eight victories and four peaceful outcomes for 13 rounds, which brought 28 points and the first position in the standings. After the away success with Celta (2:0), the hosts drew with Athletic (1:1) and defeated Osasuna in the last match (20). It is impossible not to note the second best indicator in the league in terms of the quality of defense, which conceded only ten times. Guridi, Ilharamendi, Montreal, Subeldia and Fernandez, who has a knee injury, will not play today.
Marseille in four rounds of the group stage of the Europa League got four draws, which brought only the third position in the standings. The chances of success are good, but today Olimpik is only ahead of Moscow’s Lokomotiv. In the Ligue1 tournament, the Provencals have six victories and five peaceful outcomes, which brought 23 points and fourth place in the standings. It is impossible not to note the second best indicator of the team in the defense line. After the away success with Clermont (1:0), the guests drew with Metz (0:0).
