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Real Sociedad seeks a third consecutive victory across all competitions as they prepare to host Sevilla in Spain's top football league this Sunday.
Currently positioned sixth in La Liga, Real Sociedad has gathered 22 points from their first 13 matches th
Sevilla recently tied 1-1 against Real Betis in the Seville derby, where Ivan Rakitic matched Ayoze Perez's goal, resulting in a shared point at Estadio Ramon.
Presently, Diego Alonso's team holds the 13th spot in Spain's premier league, with a track record of two victories, six draws, and four losses in 12 games, amassing a total of 12 points.
Sevilla stands 16 points adrift from the top four and faces challenges advancing in the Champions League, currently positioned at the bottom of Group B with only two points.
Despite clinching the Europa League title last season and securing a place in the 2023-24 Champions League, it seems highly likely that they'll need a triumph in Europe this term to qualify for the following season, given their ongoing struggles in La Liga.
Remarkably, Sevilla has drawn their last five league matches, a circumstance both positive and negative. They've suffered just one defeat in La Liga since the end of August, a 1-0 loss to Barcelona on September 29.
is season. Meanwhile, Sevilla holds the 12th spot with 12 points but has a game in hand compared to most other teams in the league.
Having won six, drawn four, and lost three out of their 13 league games, Real Sociedad sits at sixth place, trailing Atletico Madrid by six points for the fourth spot. With Atletico having a game in hand, there's concern that a consistent performance from teams like Athletic Bilbao, Real Sociedad, and Real Betis is crucial to prevent the top four from pulling away.
Real Sociedad has already secured a place in the Champions League knockout stage, leading Group D with 10 points. Their focus now lies on securing the top position ahead of Inter Milan.
Following their 3-1 victory over Almeria in the league before the international break, Real Sociedad, despite being in a good Champions League position, seeks consistency in the domestic league. Their last league victory prior to the Almeria match came on October 21.
With their Champions League spot secured, Real Sociedad will likely concentrate on league matches leading up to the winter break, though they'll also feature in the Copa del Rey second round against Andratx early next month.
On Sunday, Real Sociedad will have three players out due to injuries—Carlos Fernandez, Mikel Oyarzabal, and Martin Merquelanz won't be available for selection. However, Brais Mendez and Igor Zubeldia will make a comeback after serving suspensions during the previous match against Almeria.
Mendez is set to return to the midfield, while Zubeldia is expected to take his place back in central defense. Oyarzabal's absence, caused by an injury during his time with the Spanish national team, is a setback, but it creates an opportunity for Takefusa Kubo, who was on the bench against Almeria before the international break.
For Sevilla, Marcao and Alfonso Pastor are still sidelined due to injuries, while Nemanja Gudelj is suspended following a booking in the match against Real Betis. Sergio Ramos is likely to return to the defense this weekend, and Dodi Lukebakio might also make a starting appearance, potentially leading to Oliver Torres being on the bench.
There are multiple options for the center-forward position, with Rafa Mir, Mariano Diaz, and Youssef En-Nesyri in consideration, but En-Nesyri is expected to start again for Alonso's team.
