Real Sociedad Team News Page 3 - Soccer

Ander Barrenetxea - Clears issue, available Saturday Barrenetxea (undisclosed) trained normally Tuesday alongside and is on track for Saturday's clash against Alaves, according to Angel Lopez of Diario Vasco.

Impact Barrenetxea had been a concern after requesting a substitution during the win over Levante, but his clean session on the training pitch is a major relief for Real Sociedad heading into a critical stretch of fixtures. The young winger had only just made his senior Spain debut before the scare, and getting him through training without any issues is exactly the news coach Matarazzo needed with the Copa del Rey final against Atletico on April 18 looming large on the horizon.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Duje Caleta-Car - Trains normally, set to start Caleta-Car (undisclosed) trained normally Tuesday and is set to start Saturday's clash against Alaves, according to Angel Lopez of Diario Vasco.

Impact Caleta-Car had been a concern after requesting a substitution during the win over Levante, but his clean training session puts any serious injury fears to rest. The Croatian center-back is now penciled in to partner Aritz Elustondo in the heart of the defense against Alaves on Saturday, with Jon Martin suspended and several other defenders still unavailable. His timely recovery is a real boost for cpach Matarazzo heading into a packed schedule that includes the Copa del Rey final against Atletico on April 18.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Goncalo Guedes - Five shots in home win Guedes had five shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Levante.

Impact Guedes took five shots but was unable to score as his side won 2-0 at home to Levante. The attacker has scored eight goals this season, having scored two in their last home game against Osasuna. His five shots were the most he has taken in a game this season.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Marin - Assists as second half sub Marin assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Levante.

Impact Marin provided his first goal involvement of the year as he assisted Brias Mendez to put his team 2-0 ahead. This is his only chance created since the beginning of January and he hasn't had a shot since the heavy loss to Real Madrid in mid-February.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Soler - Assists in 2-0 win Soler assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Levante.

Impact Soler assisted Jon Martin for the opening goal as his side won 2-0 against Levante. This was Soler's third assist of the season, having also scored two in his last five games. He created three chances, his most in a game in the last five matches and also only the fifth time this year he has created as many as this in a game.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Brais Mendez - Scores second in 2-0 win Mendez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Levante.

Impact Mendez came off the bench with 26 minutes to go in the game and scored the second goal, which helped secure the match. This was his sixth goal of the season, having also provided two assists. The goal came from his only shot on target of the game. This was also his first goal since late January when he also scored coming off the bench.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Martin - Scores opener in 2-0 win Jon Martin (suspension) scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Levante. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 87th minute.

Impact Martin scored the opening goal as Real Sociedad went on to beat Levante 2-0. This was his first goal of the season, having played in 19 games this year. He took three shots in the match, his most in any game this season. He also got his fourth shot on target of the season.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Remiro - Four saves in 2-0 win Remiro had four saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Levante.

Impact Remiro kept just his third clean sheet of the season as they beat Levante 2-0. Two of those clean sheets have come in the last five games, and he has made at least three saves in each of the last four games in the league.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

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Jon Martin - Will miss one game Martin will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in La Liga.

Impact Martin picked up his fifth yellow card in La Liga play and will serve a one-match suspension for the next clash against Alaves next Saturday. The central defender has been a undisputed starter for Real Sociead this season, therefore his absence will be felt, with Aritz Elustondo the likely option to take his spot.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Duje Caleta-Car - Suffers discomfort Saturday Caleta-Car (undisclosed) was forced off in the 69th minute of Saturday's win over Levante with discomfort, according to El Desmarque.

Impact Caleta-Car's early exit came just minutes after the hour-mark, leaving coach Matarazzo sweating on the fitness of his center-back ahead of next week's clash against Alaves and the Copa del Rey final against Atletico Madrid in two weeks. The nature of the issue is not yet known and further assessment over the coming days will determine the severity. Aritz Elustondo is in line to step into the central defense if Caleta-Car needs to sit out any fixtures in the near future.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ander Barrenetxea - Forced off against Levante Barrenetxea (undisclosed) was forced off in the 63rd minute of Saturday's clash against Levante, raising concerns with the Copa del Rey final against Atletico Madrid just two weeks...

Impact Barrenetxea's exit could not be worse for the young winger, who had just made his senior Spain debut on Tuesday and had firmly established himself in coach Matarazzo's starting lineup after previously battling through physical issues. The full extent of the problem remains unknown and the coming days will be crucial in determining his availability for Saturday's clash against Alaves and beyond. Pablo Marin is the most likely candidate to step in if Barrenetxea needs time on the sidelines, but Real Sociedad will be desperately hoping this is nothing serious with the Copa final on the horizon.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Goncalo Guedes - Dealing with knock Guedes returned to Real Sociedad following the international break but didn't train Thursday due to a knock, according to Oscar Badallo of MARCA.

Impact Guedes returned to the club after spending the break with the Portugal national team, but it remains to be seen if he's going to play, as he didn't play for Portugal in the friendly against the United States due to an apparent knock. Sociedad are confident on Guedes playing against Levante on Sunday, but a clearer assessment will be made Friday after seeing whether he'll be able to train. If Guedes isn't available, Orri Oskarsson would be in line to start upfront.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Takefusa Kubo - Back after two-month absence Kubo (hamstring) completed his first full unrestricted training session Monday and is set to come off the bench for Saturday's clash against Levante, according to Benat Barreto of...

Impact Kubo tore his left hamstring in mid-January and spent time in Japan working with trusted physiotherapists before gradually building back up through gym work and individual sessions. The Japanese winger has been back in group training for nearly two weeks, with Monday marking his first session without any restrictions. His return is a major boost for Real Sociedad heading into the final stretch of the season, though he will not be thrown straight into the starting lineup given the length of his absence, with Goncalo Guedes and Ander Barrenetxea having locked down the wide roles during his time away. Still, even half an hour of Kubo off the bench could be a game-changer for coach Matarazzo's side.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 24 • goal

UEFA shuts down Premier League clubs' appeal to increase Champions League squad sizes following resistance from La Liga sides

Alejandro Remiro - Seven saves Friday Remiro recorded seven saves and allowed three goals in Friday's 3-1 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Remiro had a brutal match Friday. He faced 10 shots, stopped seven of them and still wasn't able to do anything to really influence the match. It's a frustrating for for the goalkeeper, who got no help from the team in front of him and was left to stem the tide alone. The volume is nice, but it's hard to be consistent while facing that many shots.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Gomez - Plenty of volume in loss Gomez recorded seven crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 3-1 defeat versus Villarreal.

Impact Gomez had plenty of volume throughout Friday's loss, he sent in seven crosses and created one chance, but just couldn't make a big difference. It was a frustrating match and with some likely defensive showdowns coming up, there's not a good spot for Gomez to produce significant volume in the coming weeks.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Sucic - Nets in loss Sucic scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 3-1 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Sucic scored once on three shots during Friday's disappointing loss. It was a day to forget on the whole, despite the goal for Sucic. The schedule doesn't get easier in the coming weeks, so it could be hard for Sucic to build on this goal contribution, especially with likely limited volume.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Igor Zubeldia - Thigh injury confirmed Zubeldia is out for the time being due to a thigh injury, according to his club.

Impact Zubeldia went down in Friday's outing and will now miss some time as he deals with an injury, suffering from discomfort in the back of his thigh. This is huge news for the club, as he started in their past two games and could now potentially miss time. However, with the international break on the horizon, he will have some decent time to recover, likely to miss at least two to three weeks as he recovers. That said, Duje Caleta-Car is a possible replacement if he does miss some games.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal overruns Real Sociedad to move into third place in La Liga

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MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Igor Zubeldia - Subs off injured in loss Zubeldia abandoned Friday's 3-1 loss to Villarreal with an apparent muscle injury.

Impact Zubeldia is now questionable for future fixtures, potentially opening a spot in the back line for Duje Caleta-Car to take. However, the severity of the issue is still unknown. After tallying 21 clearances, 11 tackles and six interceptions over six starts in the last eight league games, Zubeldia could be a tough loss for the team if a serious injury is confirmed.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Benat Turrientes - Clears suspension Turrientes is no longer banned after serving his one-game league suspension against Villarreal.

Impact Turrientes will have a decent chance to regain a starting spot after delivering a pair of assists the last time he played. His potential inclusion also means a big defensive boost, as his average of 1.7 tackles per game is the third-highest on the team. Jon Gorrotxategi and Brais Mendez may see their playing time reduced if Turrientes is selected in upcoming weeks.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Spain makes light of failure to reschedule Finalissima vs. Argentina with comedy sketch

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MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Aihen Munoz - On bench Friday Munoz (undisclosed) is on the bench for Friday's matchup versus Villarreal.

Impact Munoz could be involved in the week 29 game after recording no minutes over the last four league matches, with the last two of those absences being due to injury. He'll likely serve as a backup option behind Sergio Gomez, but he's somewhat unreliable without guaranteed playing time.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Aihen Munoz - Back available Friday Aihen (undisclosed) is in the squad for Friday's match against Villarreal, the club announced.

Impact Aihen trained this week and is back available for Friday's match against Villarreal after missing the last two matches with an undisclosed injury. The defender had been on the bench without featuring in the two matches prior to his absence, so his return is not expected to impact the starting XI, as he remains behind Sergio Gomez in the pecking order at left-back.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

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