18 September 2021, 18:38 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The Spanish La Liga fixture, Real Sociedad vs. Sevilla F.C. kicks off at 15:15 (GMT+1) on Sunday, September 19 at the Reale Arena.
Preview Real Sociedad La Liga, Sep 19, 2021
Preview Real Sociedad were held to a 2-2 draw in the UEFA Europa League opening fixture against PSV at the Philips Stadion. Adnan Januzaj (34') and Alexander Isak (39'), who is currently on Arsenal's radar, were on target for Real Sociedad. On Matchday 4, Real Sociedad picked up a 2-0 win over Cadiz at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla, thanks to a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal (71', 84' P.). Real Sociedad will be making their fifth La Liga appearance while having three consecutive victories: LWWW. The club had lost the opening game of the season, on Matchday 1. The White and Blues have 9 points in 4th place with a G.D. of +2 ahead of this fixture against Sevilla on Matchday 5. Real Sociedad will move into the top three with a win over Sevilla, as 2nd-placed Valencia faces 1st-place Madrid over the weekend, with both sides having 10 points, along with 3rd-placed Atletico Madrid. Manager Imanol Alguacil could use a 4—3—3 formation with Isak as the focal point of the attack. Mikel Oyarzabal is the club's top scorer with four goals in as many games. The 24-year-old has also participated in 66% of all episodes that have led to a goal for Real Sociedad in the league this season. Ander Barrenetxea remains doubtful alongside the centre-forward, Carlos Fernández.
Preview Sevilla La Liga, Sep 19, 2021
Preview Sevilla will make their return to the Spanish La Liga after Tuesday's UEFA Champions League 1-1 draw against RB Salzburg on home turf. Ivan Rakitic (42' P.) scored Sevilla's only goal from the penalty spot eight minutes before Youssef En-Nesyri (R. 50) was shown the red. Having had their game scheduled for Matchday 4 postponed due to international and European commitments, Sevilla remains in 6th place with 7 points after three games: 2W, 1D, & 0L. Julen Lopetegui will be in the run for a victory on Sunday, knowing his side has a game in hand. An attacking 4—3—3 formation with Youssef En-Nesyri serving as the focal point of his attack is anticipated, while Suso and Papu Gomez could be positioned on both flanks. Julen Lopetegui will enjoy the luxury of making his selection from a fully fit squad ahead of this weekend's Matchday 5 fixture against Real Sociedad. Erik Lamela remains the club's top scorer with three goals in four appearances. The 29-year-old is expected to make an off-the-bench appearance before the game comes to an end.