Real Sociedad take on the visitors Girona in the round 16 match of Spanish LaLiga. The match will be played on Friday, December 12th at Reale Arena (San Sebastian).
Real Sociedad had delivered genuinely strong results under Alguacil, with Imanol securing the club’s first domestic cup in decades. They then continued progressing, finishing 4th in La Liga. That achievement granted them a place in the Champions League, where they impressively topped their group and reached the knockout stage. However, that period also marked the start of a decline in domestic competitions. Last season they slipped all the way to 11th place in La Liga — unsurprisingly, the club decided to change its head coach. Sergio Francisco struggled early on, but from mid-autumn the improvement was sharp — a team that had previously beaten only Mallorca suddenly stopped dropping points. Yet in the most recent rounds, they suffered defeats not only against Villarreal but also against Alaves. Even so, they managed to advance further in the cup. Their recovery phase has been marked by more structured performances, allowing them to stay competitive against stronger sides. At the same time, their home displays have become steadier, which has restored confidence within the team’s overall trajectory.
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Girona are trying to escape the danger zone. The Gironistes were the sensation of the season before last, climbing to an unexpected 3rd place. But the decline that followed was sharp — they failed not only in their debut Champions League campaign, but also in the cup and in La Liga, where they finished just one point above relegated Leganés. The new campaign began with nothing but defeats in August, but after a series of new signings (including the purchase of Vanat from Dynamo Kyiv), the team gradually began competing in the survival race. Even Real Madrid failed to win here, taking only a draw — a result that cost the giant the top spot in the league table. However, they then lost heavily 0-3 to Elche. In the cup, too, they were eliminated by Ourense, and in the previous round needed an extra-time goal to progress. Their inconsistency from match to match keeps them under constant pressure, especially away from home. Still, their ability to disrupt stronger opponents shows they remain capable of taking crucial points when needed.
The club from San Sebastián are unbeaten in ten straight encounters. Last season, the Txuri-urdin won both matches against Míchel Sánchez’s side. It is time for the hosts to return to winning ways — and we believe the Txuri-urdin will do just that.
Prediction for the match: Real Sociedad to win.
