The hosts are occupying sixth spot in the Spanish top flight standings, having collected 41 points from 26 games, while Real Sociedad are siting two places above the Yellow Submarine, separated by seven points.
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To teams challenging for the top four in La Liga will go up against each other on Sunday when Villarreal play host to Real Sociedad at El Madrigal. The hosts are occupying sixth spot in the Spanish top flight standings, having collected 41 points from 26 games, while Real Sociedad are siting two places above the Yellow Submarine, separated by seven points. The two clubs are heading into the match on the back of a comfortable victories before the the international break, with Villarreal thrashing Osasuna 3-0, while the visitors got the better of rock-bottom side Elche 2-0.
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Villarreal suffered disappointment in the Europa Conference League in March, losing 2-1 on aggregate to Anderlecht in the last-16 stage. But Quiaue Setien’s side been impressive in the league, recording three wins and one draw from their last four top flight games. Last time out, the Yellow Submarine put three goals past Osasuna without reply at El Sadar courtesy of Samuel Chukwueze’s 14th-minute opener and Jose Morales’ late brace. It was Villarreal’s 12th top flight victory of the season. The Yellow Submarine have been in strong form at home this season, collecting 23 points from 12 matches.
Real Sociedad, on the other hand, have the fourth-best away record in the top flight this term, picking 26 points from a possible 39 on the road, recording eight wins in the process. White-Blue secured all three points against Elche last time out, thanks to second half efforts from Takefusa Kubo and Ander Barrenetxea. Imanol Alguacil’s side have now recorded 14 wins from 26 league-games this season. Real Sociedad have lost only two league-games since the turn of the year and are aiming to make it three straight victories over the Yellow Submarine in Sunday’s encounter. White-Blue edged past Villarreal in the reverse fixture in October last year thanks to Brais Mendez’s lone goal on the half-hour mark.
Villarreal Probable Starting Lineup: Reina, Foyth, Albiol, P Torres, Pedraza, Baena, Parejo, Trigueros, Chukwueze, Morales, Pino
Real Sociedad Probable Starting Lineup: Remiro, Barrenetxea, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Rico, Mendez, Zubimendi, Merino, Kubo, Sorloth, Oyarzabal
Villarreal
| Opponents | Score |
| Osasuna | 0-3 (W) |
| Anderlecht | 0-1 (L) |
| Betis | 1-1 (D) |
| Anderlecht | 1-1 (D) |
| Almeria | 0-2 (W) |
Real Sociedad
| Opponents | Score |
| Elche | 2-0 (W) |
| Roma | 0-0 (D) |
| Mallorca | 1-1 (D) |
| Roma | 2-0 (L) |
| Cadiz | 0-0 (D) |
| Last 5 match-results | Score |
| Real Sociedad beat Villarreal | 1-0 |
| Real Sociedad beat Villarreal | 1-2 |
| Villarreal beat Real Sociedad | 1-3 |
| Villarreal draw Real Sociedad | 1-1 |
| Real Sociedad draw Villarreal | 1-1 |
The La Liga match between Villarreal and Real Sociedad will take place at El Madrigal on Sunday at 10:00 pm IST.
| Villarreal vs Real Sociedad | Key Details |
| Date | April 2 |
| Venue | El Madridgal |
| Kickoff time in Spain | 6:30 pm |
| Kickoff time in India | 10:00 pm |
The live telecast of the La Liga matches in India will be available on sports 18 network. Besides, fans in India can live stream through Jio TV. Meanwhile, those in Spain can watch the match between Villarreal and Real Sociedad on Movistar + and Movistar La Liga.
