Previews
VIE 26.02.2016
Team News:
- Real Sociedad: Illarramendi, Jonathas y Elustondo (suspended); Zurutuza, Bergara, Oier, Canales y Carlos Martínez (injured).
- Malaga CF: Camacho, Miguel Torres (suspended); Chory Castro, Juan Carlos (injured).
Match Facts:
Real Sociedad (9th, 33 pts):
- They are searching for a fifth win on the spin after beating Real Betis, RCD Espanyol, Granada CF and Athletic Club. The last of these results was extra-sweet, coming as it did in the Basque derby. - With three victories and a draw from their last four home games, Real Sociedad are revelling in playing in front of their fans.
- The absence of Jonathas through suspension is both a blow and a challenge for coach Eusebio. The Brazilian has scored in each of his last two outings and his burgeoning partnership with Mikel Oyarzabal and Carlos Vela has been a key factor in La Real stringing together four straight wins for the first time this season.
Malaga CF (12th, 31 pts):
- They currently sit two points behind this weekend's opponents, meaning a win would be enough to take them above La Real in the table.
- After earning a point at home to Real Madrid, Malaga head back out on the road to what has been a happy hunting ground for them this term: the Basque Country. Their last away victory came against SD Eibar, and they also claimed a share of the spoils against Athletic at San Mames.
- Having struggled to score goals on their travels at the beginning of the season, Javi Gracia's side got into their groove and notched in five away matches in a row. That run came to an end in Villarreal, so they will be particularly keen to hit the back of the net at Anoeta.
What's on in San Sebastian this weekend?
If you fancy discovering San Sebastian in an offbeat way, don't miss 'Rekording', a free initiative allowing participants to explore the city through sound. As part of the event, professional actors will be putting on sound-based performances at locations dotted across town. Find out all the details here.
Getting to Anoeta
Address: Paseo de Anoeta, 1, 20014 Donostia, Guipuzcoa.
Bus: 17, 21, 26 and 28.
Train: The closest Euskotren (local train) station is Amara (Plaza Easo).
Stadium location here
Time: 22:05 CET
Stadium: Anoeta
Referee: Undiano Mallenco, Alberto
TV: Watch the game in your country
Hashtag: #RSOvMCF
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