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2022/23 Spanish La Liga
Matchday 30
Real Sociedad v Rayo Vallecano
Reale Arena
Donostia-San Sebastiána, Spain
Saturday, 22 April 2023
Kick-off is at 18h30
Real Sociedad will square off with Rayo Vallecano in a
La Liga match at the Real Arena on April 22.
Current Form
The White and Blues suffered a 2-0 defeat to Athletic Bilbao away on April 15 and it was their second defeat in their last three league games.
Sociedad are undefeated in their last five matches at home having recorded three successive draws and two consecutive wins at the Reale Arena.
On the other hand, Vallecano emerged as 2-1 winners over CA Osasuna at home on April 14 and the win ended their eight-match winless run in La Liga.
The Red Sashes are winless in their last four matches on the road having recorded three two defeats and two draws as the visitors.
What Is At Stake
Sociedad are currently placed fourth on the league standings - three points above fifth-placed Real Betis as the battle to finish in the top four continues.
The White and Blues will be looking to consolidate their position in the top four by defeating top six hopefuls Vallecano.
The Red Sashes are placed eighth on the standings - seven points behind sixth-placed Villarreal CF and a win over Sociedad would boost Vallecano's top six ambitions.
Team News
Umar Sadiq and Martín Merquelanz are the two Sociedad players who are currently injured and the club has no suspension concerns.
Meanwhile, Vallecano have no suspension worries and the club is yet to report any injuries ahead of their clash with Sociedad.
Key Players
Sociedad's top scorer Alexander Sorloth, who has found the back of the net nine times in the league in the current campaign, is the team's dangerman.
On the other hand, Isi Palazon is Vallecano's star player with the attacking midfielder having netted seven league goals and provided five assists for the Red Sashes this term.
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Quotes
Real Sociedad captain Asier Illarramendi, 33, recently discussed whether he is in his final season with the club, with his deal expiring at the end of the season.
“I don’t know if it will be the last, but it could be, yes, it could be,” he said.
“It’s true I’m out of contract but right now I’m not thinking about that, I’m focused on the team’s objective.
"Which is qualifying for Europe, staying in fourth place, and this is an important game to keep that position.”
Head-to-Head
Sociedad secured a 2-0 win over Vallecano in their last meeting in La Liga and the game was played at the Estadio de Vallecas on 21 January 2023.
The White and Blues are undefeated in their last seven league matches against the Yellow Submarine having recorded one draw and six wins.
Kick-off times
Friday, April 21
21:00 - RCD Espanyol v Cadiz CF
Saturday, April 22
14:00 - CA Osasuna v Real Betis
16:15 - UD Almeria v Athletic Bilbao
18:30 - Real Sociedad v Rayo Vallecano
18:30 - Real Valladolid v Girona FC
21:00 - Real Madrid v Celta Vigo
Sunday, April 23
14:00 - Elche CF v Valencia CF
16:15 - FC Barcelona v Atletico Madrid
18:30 - Real Mallorca v Getafe CF
21:00 - Sevilla FC v Villarreal CF
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