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#4 Real Sociedad prove European credentials at Villareal
Villareal are one of the league’s most consistent sides and are usually one of their several European representatives.
Their opponents, Real Sociedad, have flirted with Europe but have been troubled by managerial changes and the departures of key players. Nonetheless, they hope to be competing for a Europa League place come the end of the season.
So a win at the Estadio de Ceramica was a great start for the Basques. Gerard Moreno got the hosts off to quick start, but La Real fought back with goals from Willian Jose and substitute Juanmi.
The form of Jose will be crucial if they’re going to compete for those European places. The Brazilian had his best season yet last year and could catch the eye of Europe’s biggest clubs should he continue his upward trajectory.
Villareal will be juggling European and domestic football once again and will be hoping that their new signings can settle in quickly to help with the strain.
