Huesca 1-2 Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad picked up a brilliant win at the weekend over Huesca to keep the club in the promotion hunt. A fantastic goal by Abreu in the 1st minute (see video below) was doubled by Aranburu in 31 minutes. Huesca pulled a goal back through Camacho but Real held on despite losing Markel to a red card in the 56th minute. An home game against Celta Vigo awaits on Saturday.

SD Huesca: Eduardo Garcia Toral, Dorado, Corona, Ripa, Helguera (Jokin Esparza, 73 mins), Camacho, Nico Medina (Jonan, 67 mins), Ripa (Edu Roldán, 83 mins), Ruben Castro, Roberto .

Real Sociedad: Bravo, Labaka, Ansotegi, Mikel González, Gerardo Rivas, Markel, Aranburu, Xabi Prieto (Moha, 86 mins), Abreu (Agirretxe, 63 mins) and Marcos (Castillo, 91 mins).



In other news striker Iñigo Díaz de Cerio revealed earlier in the week he won't be renewing his contract when it expires at the end of the season as he wants to play at the highest stage at this point of his career. The favourites at the moment to sign him are Atletico Bilbao but the player has denied he is ready to sign for them.

Huesca vs Real Sociedad Team News

Xabi Prieto admitted to the press yesterday that the club need to win the remaining nine games if they are to have any chance of promotion and few would argue. Coach Lillo will take a 17 man squad to play Huesca tomorrow afternoon in a must win game. Boukary Dramé had to withdraw from the squad due to injury and Carlos Martinez is suspended after picking up 5 yellow cards. Mikel González returns to the squad after serving a suspension. Come on boys you can do it!!!

Squad for Huesca match :-

- Goalkeepers: Bravo, Zubikarai.

- Defenders: Mikel González, Gerardo, Labaka, Ansotegi Castle.

- Midfielders: Xabi Prieto, Markel, Rivas, Aranburu, Estrada, Moha, Marcos.

- Forwards: Necati, Abreu, Agirretxe.

Real Sociedad 1-2 Tenerife

Hello there and apologies for the lack of activity over the last couple of weeks. You will no doubt have noticed i haven't been posting very often but this has been down to me not having access to a computer rather than losing interest in this site. I know there won't be much of a demand for the highlights from last weekends game but the video is below anyway. The defeat was a crushing blow to Real Sociedads hopes of promotion and only a victory will do now on Sunday against Huesca.

Eibar 1-1 Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad could only manage a 1-1 draw against local rivals Eibar this afternoon in a disappointing match that Real Sociedad will feel they should have won.

Real took the lead on 8 minutes when a cross from Xabi Prieto was headed on from Abreu and Aranburu arrived late in the box to fire home as he has done on many occassions already this season. After the early strike Real struggled to control the match as play swung from end to end. The most lively player for Real Sociedad was winger Marcos but too often the wrong passes were played.

Early in the second half Real started to dominate more and Aranburu went close with a drive from outside the box. Markel and Rivas were dominating the midfield but you could sense Eibar were dangerous on the counter attack and a one goal cushion wasn't enough. On 82 minutes disaster struck as Eibar were awarded a penalty. Markel who had came on for the hosts on 70 minutes was fouled by Mikel González and Alan made no mistake from the spot. González was red carded for the fould after picking up 2 yellow cards. With the game nearing an end Real pushed for a winner and Abreu had two fantastic chances to win the game but failed to take them. Necati Ates almost got his first goal for the club deep into injury time but was denied.

A home match against high flying Tenerife is next for Real Sociedad and its now a must win game if they are to keep the promotion dream alive.

SD Eibar: Zigor, Aitor, Añibarro, Biel Medina, Raúl, Txiki Lombraña, Alan, Carlos Rubén (Codina, 72 mins), Arruabarrena (Beltrán, 63 mins), Sutil and Ballesteros (Markel, 70 mins).

Real Sociedad: Bravo, Labaka, Ansotegi, Mikel González, Rivas, Markel, Aranburu, Xabi Prieto, Moha (Estrada, 69 mins), and Marco Abreu (Necati, 86 mins).

Real Sociedad 0-0 Gimnàstic

Real Sociedad and Gimnàstic drew 0-0 this afternoon as Real were denied their fifth straight win. Both teams had chances to win the match but the best chance was missed by Sebastián Abreu as his penalty kick was saved by Rubén Pérez just before half-time. The penalty was awarded after Mairata was deemed to have handled the ball. Zubikarai should be very happy with his display as the keeper was forced into some fantastic saves. All in all i think both teams will be fairly happy with a point as either team could have won this and no-one really deserved to lose. Real Sociedad visit local rivals Eibar next week when hopefully we can get a victory and get the momentum going again.

Real Sociedad: Zubikarai, Labaka, Ansotegi, Mikel González, Gerardo, Markel, Aranburu, Sergio (Agirretxe, 45 mins), Xabi Prieto, Abreu and Marcos.

Gimnàstic: Rubén Pérez, Campano, Medina, Mairata, Mingo, Jose Mari, Diop, D. Bauzá, Jandro, Víctor Casadesús and N'Gal.