15 October 2021, 11:14 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The Spanish LaLiga Santander fixture, Real Sociedad vs. RCD Mallorca, kicks off at 20:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, October 16 at the Reale Arena.
Preview Real Sociedad La Liga, Oct 16, 2021
Preview Real Sociedad picked up a 1-1 draw against Getafe at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez before the international break. Sandro Ramirez (40’) had Getafe in the lead at the break, but Mikel Oyarzabal (68’) salvaged a point for the visiting team. In third place, Real Sociedad have equal points with first-placed Real Madrid and second-placed Atletico Madrid (17). A victory over Mallorca would place the club at the top of the table, since Madrid and ATM had their fixtures - against Athletic Club and Granada, respectively - postponed. The White and Blues have three victories in five games: WDWWD and a total of 5W, 2D, and 1L. Over the course of the season, the club has bagged a haul of 11 goals while conceding 7 times, which leaves Sociedad with a G.D. of +4. Manager Imanol Alguacil could use the 4—2—3—1 formation with Alexander Isak in attack, forcing Julen Lobete back to the bench. With a lengthy injury list, Sociedad will be without Carlos Fernandez, Nacho Monreal, and Jon Guridi. Diego Rico will also be unavailable for this game. Meanwhile, David Silva, Jon Pacheco, and Asier Illarramendi remain in doubt alongside Alexander Sorloth. Mikel Oyarzabal returns from international duty as the club's top scorer with six goals in eight appearances. The 24-year-old has also participated in 63% of all episodes that have led to a goal for Real Sociedad in the league this season.
Preview Mallorca La Liga, Oct 16, 2021
Preview Mallorca returns after a 1-0 win over Levante on the 2nd of October at the Iberostar Stadium. A single strike from Angel Rodriguez (75’) was enough to decide the outcome of the game and hand Mallorca their first victory in five games, LDLLW. The club is in 12th place with 11 points after 3W, 2D & 3L and Luis García will aim for at least a draw on Saturday, citing the opposition’s form. Mallorca have netted 7 times this season but have conceded 12 goals and have a goal difference of -5 after eight games this season. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Fer Nino in attack is expected in this game against Real Sociedad. Fer Nino has bagged only two goals in six LaLiga appearances this season. The 20-year-old will be on the hunt for his third on Saturday when RCD Mallorca visits the Reale Stadium. On availability, Pablo Maffeo remains in doubt for this Saturday's fixture alongside Takefusa Kubo, while Antonio Raillo and Aleksander Sedlar could also be unavailable due to fitness issues.