27 November 2021, 11:23 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The Spanish LaLiga fixture, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad kicks off at 16:15 (GMT+1) on Sunday, November 28, at RCDE Stadium.
Preview Espanyol La Liga, Nov 28, 2021
Preview Espanyol lost by a single goal to Barcelona on Matchday 14 at Camp Nou. Memphis Depay (48' P.) scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot three minutes after the break. The defeat was the second of its kind for the club, and it left Espanyol with only 5 points out of a possible fifteen: DDLWL. Luckily, Espanyol held on to 11th place on the table despite failing to pick up a point against Barcelona. The club has 17 points after 4W, 5D, & 5L. A look at the numbers reveals Espanyol has a goal ratio of 1 goal per game this season, having scored 14 goals in 14 La Liga games. At the defensive end, the club has conceded equally as many goals, 14 goals, and has a G.D. of 0. Vicente Moreno will be looking to avoid back-to-back defeats on Sunday when his side takes on the Royals. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Raúl de Tomás is expected from Vicente Moreno for this game against Real Sociedad. Raúl de Tomás has seven goals and two assists to his name after 13 appearances for the club in the league this season. The numerical feat represents a 64% participation in all efforts that have led to a goal for the club this season. Meanwhile, Espanyol will be without right-back Oscar Gil for Sunday’s game.
Preview Real Sociedad La Liga, Nov 28, 2021
Preview Real Sociedad lost to Monaco, 2-1, in Thursday’s Europa League match at the Stade Louis II. Back on home soil, ten-man Real Sociedad were held to a goalless draw last weekend in their game against Valencia at the Anoeta Stadium. The draw against the Bats saw Real Sociedad move one spot lower, from first place to second on the LaLiga table, having picked up 29 points from 8W, 5D, & 1L. The club has a form that reads: DWDWD, ahead of this fixture against Espanyol. A win here would see Real Sociedad reclaim top spot if Real Madrid fails to defeat Sevilla at the weekend. The club has 19 goals after 14 La Liga games. A goal ratio of 1.36 goals scored per game. La Reales have conceded 10 goals so far this season, and have a G.D. of +9. An average of 0.71 goals per match for the Royals. Imanol Alguacil’s 4—3—3 formation could see Alexander Isak playing alongside Adnan Januzaj and Mikel Oyarzabal once again. Real Sociedad will be without the right-back Aritz Elustondo (red card suspension) while Alex Sola and Nacho Monreal remain sidelined.