Sports fans across the world are gearing up for a thrilling La Liga clash as Leganes take on Real Sociedad this Sunday. Both teams come into the Copa del Rey with impressive performances, setting the stage for an exciting encounter.
Real Sociedad, buoyed by a wave of confidence, will look to secure their fourth consecutive victory in all competitions. Their Copa del Rey victory over Conquense by a narrow scoreline of 1-0 set a positive tone ahead of the weekend’s challenge against Leganes.
Match Preview
Leganes had to struggle against Estepona in the Copa del Rey, where they had to dig into their resources to emerge victorious after a thrilling penalty shootout, following a 2-2 draw. Coach Borja Jimenez’s side have shown resilience, managing to avoid defeat in three of their last four outings. The only blemish on their picture is a clear 3-0 defeat at home to their bitter rivals, Real Madrid.
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Currently fifteenth in La Liga, Leganes have accumulated 15 points thanks to three wins, six draws and six defeats in their fifteen matches this season. Having secured promotion to La Liga as Segunda Division champions, Leganes are aiming to solidify their position in the top flight, a feat they have failed to accomplish since the 2019-20 season.
Interestingly, Leganes have been a difficult opponent for Real to maneuver around in their last encounters, having won the last meeting between these teams in the competition with a score of 2-1 in February 2020. With just one defeat in their last four meetings against Sociedad, the local team approaches this duel with a bit of optimism.
On the other hand, Real Sociedad are desperate to end their away curse against Leganes, having last tasted victory at Butarque in October 2016. However, they triumphed in their last encounter in Copa del Rey, winning a thrilling match 3-2.
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Imanol Alguacil’s side have been credible of late, successfully navigating their Europa League clash against Ajax with a solid 2-0 win, followed by another convincing victory against Real Betis last weekend . Currently ninth in La Liga, Real Sociedad has a record of six wins, three draws and six defeats.
Team Information
For Leganes, they will have to do without the services of Darko Brasanac and Enric Franquesa due to injuries, but there is some good news as Dani Raba is expected in the squad despite recent concerns over his fitness.
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Munir El Haddadi, who found the net in the Copa del Rey, seems ready to claim a starting place. Coach Jimenez is expected to make changes from the team that started the cup match, with Diego Garcia likely to lead the attack, while Javi Hernandez, Oscar Rodriguez, Renato Tapia and Valentin Rosier return to the XI departure.
For their part, Real Sociedad will have to navigate the match without Benat Turrientes, Aritz Elustondo, Hamari Traore and Arsen Zakharyan, who are absent due to injuries. Orri Oskarsson’s fate will depend on a final fitness test after a muscle complaint.
Having recently returned to the field, Luka Sucic is set to be available, and Alguacil is expected to make sweeping changes to the XI following the Copa del Rey exit, with the likes of Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Oyarzabal returning to reinforce the team.
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Forecasts and Expectations
Leganes have lost just three times in their seven La Liga home games this season, conceding just seven goals, which should give them confidence ahead of this encounter. However, with Real Sociedad starting to build momentum, they are tipped to win this match.
We anticipate a closely fought encounter, predicting a narrow 2-1 victory for Real Sociedad, but it could go either way given the form of both teams.
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