At the end of last season, Real Sociedad finished in sixth place and failed to qualify for the Champions League for the second consecutive time. However, the San Sebastián team will play in the main stage of the Europa League. Real Sociedad’s preparation for the season was complicated by the absence of several key players due to their participation in the European Championship and the Olympics. Additionally, Real Sociedad lost Robin Le Normand, who transferred to Atlético, and Mikel Merino, who is on the verge of joining Arsenal.
In the 1st round, Real Sociedad suffered a shocking home defeat to Rayo Vallecano. Imanol Alguacil’s team allowed the opponents to create too many chances and paid the price for it. However, in the 2nd round, Real Sociedad redeemed themselves by defeating league newcomer Espanyol 1-0 away.
Alavés had an excellent last season, finishing as high as tenth place. For a team that was playing in the Segunda Division in the 2022/23 season, this result can certainly be considered a success. In the new season, Alavés lost two key players who were on loan with the club: forward Samu Omorodion and center-back Rafa Marín. However, the team managed to retain head coach Luis García.
In the first two rounds of La Liga, Alavés has only earned 1 point so far. In the opening game against Celta, they took the lead in the first half but conceded twice after the break. Last weekend, Luis García’s team created almost nothing against Betis but managed to secure a 0-0 draw.
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