(Football news) Division leaders Real Madrid defeated Xavi’s team 2-1 at home last weekend, while Real Sociedad will go into the match fresh off a 1-0 Copa del Rey victory over Bunol on Wednesday.Real Sociedad has played 11 La Liga games this season, winning five, drawing four, and losing two. With 19 points, they are currently in fifth place in the standings, five points behind fourth-place Barcelona.
Carlos Fernandez’s goal in the 67th minute of the match gave Imanol Alguacil’s team a 1-0 victory over Bunol on Wednesday night, moving them forward in the Copa del Rey.
Real Sociedad is also having success in the Champions League this year. They lead Group D after winning all three of their first games in Group D against Inter Milan, Red Bull Salzburg, and Benfica with seven points each.
The Basque team, who has only won one of their last three La Liga games, is still struggling to find their best form. They came into this game following a 2-2 tie with Rayo Vallecano the previous weekend.
This season, Alguacil’s club is undefeated at home in all competitions. They have won four of their previous five games in front of their own fans, all of which have been in La Liga.
Ilkay Gundogan gave Barcelona the lead over Real Madrid last weekend in the sixth minute of play, but Jude Bellingham scored twice in the second half to give Carlo Ancelotti’s team the victory.
Barcelona suffered its first loss in any competition this year, and as a result, they are now four points behind leaders Real Madrid in the standings.
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