Salamanca 0 -1 Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad will head into the final month of the season with a glimmer of hope for promotion after a very impressive win over Salamanca in a game where the winning margin should have been higher. An Imanol Agirretxe goal on 35 minutes was enough to win the game but unfortunately Zaragoza won again which means we are still hoping for a miracle. A home game against Cordoba awaits next Sunday so another win would keep the pressure on the top teams so for now the dream is still alive - just!

UD Salamanca: Biel Ribas, Gañán, Catalá, Pelegrini, Botelho, Dañobeitia (Álvaro, 77 mins), Bustos, Salva Sevilla, Paulo Sergio (Akinsola, 54 mins), Quique Martín and Miku.

Real Sociedad: Bravo, Labaka, Ansotegi, Castillo, Gerardo Rivas, Markel (Ros, 19 mins), Moha (Estrada, 78 mins), Prieto (Marcos, 71 mins), Necati and Agirretxe.

Real Sociedad 1-0 Albacete

Real Sociedad kept their slim hopes of promotion alive yesterday after an own goal by defender Mainz in the 90th minute gave Real a slender 1-0 victory when it looked like being another disappointing result for the hosts. The highlights can be viewed in the video below.

Real Sociedad: Bravo, Carlos Martinez (Gerardo, 28 mins), Labaka, Mikel González (Ansotegi, 56 mins), Castillo, Rivas, Markel, Moha, Prieto, Marcos (Necati, 60 mins) and Abreu.

Albacete: Jonathan Lopez Tortosa, Mainz, Tarantino, Peña, Iker Begoña, Ibon, Xavi Jimenez (Mario Navas, 83 mins), Alberto, Jaime (Alex Perez, 88 mins) and Diego Costa (Tocha, 90 mins) .

Real Sociedad vs Albacete Team News

Real Sociedad go into Saturdays game with Albacete knowing nothing less than a victory will do at Anoeta as they hope Zaragoza can slip up at home to Celta Vigo and close the gap on them to 5 points. Real have the same squad from last weeks 2-1 win over Alicante (see goals below) to call upon but one surprise is the call up to the first team squad for young midfielder Javi Ros. He featured in the 31st of December friendly against Eibar but this will be his first experience in the squad for the league. Lets hope Real's shakey home form can be a thing of the past on Saturday and show the league Real deserves to be in Liga BBVA with a comfortable win!

- Goalkeepers: Bravo, Zubikarai.

- Defense: Carlos Martinez, Gerardo, Labaka, Mikel González, Ansotegi Castle.

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

- Forwards: Abreu, Necati, Agirretxe.

Necati Happy With Goal But Not The Draw

Turkish striker Necati Ates spoke to the press yesterday and spoke of his relief at finally finding the back of the net for Real Sociedad but admitted he wasn't happy the goal only resulted in a draw. He said he was very grateful to the fans for the support they provide. Necati has had a long wait to get his goal after being a prolific goalscorer for Galatasaray but his hard work has finally paid off and hopefully it can be the spark for more.

Imanol Agirretxe revealed although the league table isn't looking to good for the club he hasn't given up on getting promotion. He feels if Real can win all the remaining games then they will have a chance and they are not prepared to give up on their dream yet.

Real face an away trip to Alicante on Sunday knowing anything less than a win will virtually end their season.

Real Sociedad 2-2 Celta Vigo

Real Sociedad missed out on a fantastic opportunity to close the gap on the leaders after Zaragoza and Tenerife played out a 1-1 draw. Real found themselves 2-0 down in the first half after goals from Dinei (7mins) and Ghil (38 mins). Real pulled a goal back on 59 minutes after Abreu slotted home a penalty after Peña had handled in the box. Peña received a straight red card for the offence. Celta were reduced to 9 men after Dani Abalo received his second yellow card and Real went all out attack. They got the equaliser on 86 minutes through Necati Ates and Anostegi could have won it in injury time but in the end they had to settle for a draw. More bad news followed when it was revealed Mikel Aranburu, who was injured late in the game, suffered a fracture of the fibula in his right leg but will not require surgery. It will mean he will more than likely miss the rest of the season. Only a miracle will see Real return to the top flight as we really needed to win this one.

Real Sociedad: Bravo, Labaka, Ansotegi, Mikel González, Estrada (Necati, 55 mins), Rivas, Aranburu (Agirretxe, 78 mins), Moha, Xabi Prieto, Marcos Abreu.

Celta: Falcón, Edu Moya, Ruben Pena, Lake (Dabilo, 91 mins), Jonathan Vila, Renan, Jordi, Dinei (Fajardo, 73 mins) and Ghil (David, 82 mins).