May 15th features a match where Villarreal hosts Real Sociedad at Estadio De La Cerámica in a meeting of these two evenly matched La Liga teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 22 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. Villarreal is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Sevilla. Giovani Lo Celso struck first for Villarreal in the 86th minute, then Jules Koundé tied it up for Sevilla in the 5th minute of the second half’s stoppage time earning them at least the one point. Villarreal is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches, while 6th placed Real Sociedad is fresh off their 1-2 loss against Levante. Miramón struck first for Levante in the 53rd minute, then David Silva got the equalizer for Real Sociedad in the 66th minute on a feed from Gorosabel. Real Sociedad is looking for direction having earned 15 points in their last 10 matches.
On the 18th of December, Real Sociedad hosted Villarreal at the Reale Arena in their last match together. Villarreal was victorious by a score of 3 to 1. Alexander Isak scored the first goal for Real Sociedad in the 32nd minute, then in the 38th minute, Dani Parejo sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Gerard Moreno But luckily in the 68th minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by Gerard Moreno.
Alexander Sørloth has been the most effective weapon for Real Sociedad lately. The Norwegian attacker has netted two goals in his last five matches. Villarreal’s top weapon lately has been Arnaut Danjuma, who has two goals in the last 5 matches
Unai Emery Etxegoien’s Villarreal squad will be without Arnaut Danjuma, Gerard Moreno, Albiol and Alberto Moreno, while Barrenetxea, Mikel Oyarzabal and Nacho Monreal are unavailable to play for Real Sociedad.