Real Sociedad’s Race for Europa League Spot
Barcelona’s Victory Pushes Sociedad to Seventh Place
Real Sociedad’s aspirations for Europa League football next season have suffered a setback after their 2-0 defeat to Barcelona on Monday night. The loss drops them to seventh place in the La Liga standings, one point behind sixth-placed Real Betis.
Sociedad’s Europa League Ambitions Dented
With just three games remaining in the La Liga season, Sociedad’s hopes of finishing in the top six and securing a Europa League berth are fading. They now trail Real Betis by a solitary point and must hope that the Seville-based club falters in their remaining fixtures.
Key Takeaways
- Barcelona’s victory moved them into second place, a point above Girona.
- Sociedad’s defeat leaves them in seventh place, one point behind Real Betis.
- Sociedad’s Europa League hopes are dented, but they still have a mathematical chance of qualifying.
- Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Raphinha scored the goals in the victory.
Sociedad’s Fight for Europa League Spot Continues
Despite the setback, Sociedad remain determined to qualify for the Europa League. They face a tough test in their next match against Real Betis, but they will be boosted by the return of star striker Alexander Isak from injury.
Isak has missed the last few games for Sociedad with a thigh problem, but he is expected to be fit for the clash with Betis. His return will provide a much-needed attacking threat for Sociedad, who have struggled to score goals in recent weeks.
Girona Slip-Up Opens Door for Sociedad
Sociedad’s hopes of qualifying for Europe were boosted by Girona’s 2-2 draw with Alaves on Friday. The result means that Sociedad can still qualify for the Europa League if they win their remaining three games and Girona slip up.
However, Sociedad know that they cannot afford any more slip-ups in their quest for European football. They face a tough run-in, with their final three games coming against Real Betis, Valencia, and Celta Vigo.
Sociedad’s Remaining Fixtures
- Real Betis (A) – May 18
- Valencia (H) – May 21
- Celta Vigo (A) – May 28
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