April 22, 2012 11:00 AM BST
Estadio Municipal de Anoeta — Donostia-San Sebastián
Referee: David Fernandez Borbalan
Team News
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad came from a goal down with 10-men to claim a valuable point at Malaga last time out. That left the Basque side eight points clear of the relegation zone and probably just one win away from sealing their survival.
Mikel González is suspended after he was the man sent-off at La
Rosaleda, but Vadim Demidov has returned to full fitness and should take
his place in defence. Imaonol Agirretxe is also likely to return in attack with Carlos Vela dropping into a deeper role.
Probable lineups : Bravo, Bella, Ansotegi, Demidov, Estrada, Elustondo, Ilarramendi,Vela, Zurutuza, Prieto, Agirretxe. (4-2-3-1).
Villarreal
Villarreal carelessly conceded a stoppage time equaliser to drop two vital points at home to Racing Santander last weekend. Hernán Pérez was on target for the second consecutive game for the
Yellow Submarine, but Marco Ruben's presence up front was missed and the
Argentine is rated as doubtful for the trip to San Sebastian.
Marcos Senna should return to partner Bruno in midfield after being
rested from the start against Racing and Javier Camuñas may come in for
Alejandro Martinuccio on the left. However, sadly Giuseppe Rossi will not be making his return from injury
anytime soon after suffering another serious knee injury that is
expected to keep him out for a further six months.
Probable lineups : López, Ángel, Zapata, Musacchio, Catalá, Senna, Bruno, Pérez, Valero, Camuñas, Nilmar. (4-2-3-1).
Match Facts
Villarreal have lost 8 of their last 10 away matches in La Liga.
Real Sociedad have drawn their last 3 matches in La Liga.
Real Sociedad have seen under 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches against Villarreal in all competitions.
Head to Head
| Apr 15, 2012 | Malaga 1 - Real Sociedad 1 | LIGA |
| Apr 10, 2012 | Real Sociedad 1 - Betis 1 | LIGA |
| Apr 7, 2012 | Espanyol 2 - Real Sociedad 2 | LIGA |
| Apr 1, 2012 | Real Sociedad 4 - Rayo Vallecano 0 | LIGA |
| Mar 24, 2012 | Real Madrid CF 5 - Real Sociedad 1 | LIGA |
| Apr 15, 2012 | Villarreal 1 - Racing 1 | LIGA |
| Apr 12, 2012 | Villarreal 2 - Malaga 1 | LIGA |
| Apr 7, 2012 | Betis 3 - Villarreal 1 | LIGA |
| Apr 1, 2012 | Villarreal 0 - Espanyol 0 | LIGA |
| Mar 25, 2012 | Rayo Vallecano 0 - Villarreal 2 | LIGA |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Dec 11, 2011 | Villarreal 1 - Real Sociedad 1 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Jan 23, 2011 | Villarreal 2 - Real Sociedad 1 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Aug 29, 2010 | Real Sociedad 1 - Villarreal 0 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Mar 18, 2007 | Villarreal 1 - Real Sociedad 1 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Oct 29, 2006 | Real Sociedad 0 - Villarreal 1 |
Last weekend's draw extended Sociedad's unbeaten run to four games and
they have taken 16 points from the last possible 21 at Anoeta.
Villarreal's results have also improved slightly over the past few
weeks, with only one defeat in their last six, but they remain just five
points above the drop zone with five games remaining.
Sociedad have been pretty attack minded at home in recent months and
with the visitors also desperately needing the points to give themselves
some breathing space this could be an entertaining affair with goals at
both ends.
Real Sociedad 2 - 2 Villarreal
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