The La Liga match between Real Sociedad and Girona will take place at Reale Arena on Saturday at 8:30 pm IST.
Real Sociedad is set to kick off their 2023-24 La Liga season on a positive note as they host Girona at Anoeta Stadium this Saturday. In the previous season, Real Sociedad achieved a fourth-place finish in La Liga, earning them a place in the upcoming Champions League. Meanwhile, Girona also had a fruitful season, securing the 10th position in the league standings.
Real Sociedad clinched fourth place in the 2022-23 season, earning 71 points in 38 matches and a coveted Champions League spot after a decade-long wait for a top-four finish. As they approach the upcoming season, they strive to replicate this success. Manager Imanol Alguacil seeks additional reinforcements before the transfer window closes, having brought in Andre Silva on loan from RB Leipzig and Hamari Traore from Rennes on a free transfer. Negotiations with Manchester United are ongoing for Donny van de Beek. Despite departures like Portu, Ander Guevara, Asier Illarramendi, and the retiring David Silva, Real Sociedad enters this fixture with momentum from a 1-0 pre-season win over Real Betis, following participation in five summer friendlies.
Girona completed a series of six pre-season friendlies, notably wrapping up with a 2-1 triumph over Lazio. Their 10th-place finish in the previous season upon returning to La Liga marked their joint-highest ranking in the top division, equalling their achievement in 2017-18. The summer witnessed active transfer activity for Girona, including signings like Artem Dovbyk, Yangel Herrera, Ivan Martin, and the acquisition of Daley Blind on a free transfer, alongside Pablo Torre’s loan move from Barcelona. The upcoming season poses a tough start for Michel’s side, facing Real Sociedad and Sevilla early on. However, their overarching goal remains steering clear of relegation in their fourth La Liga campaign.
Real Sociedad probable starting lineup: Remiro, Traore, Le Normand, Gorosabel, Rico, Merino, Mendez, Zubimendi, Oyarzabal, A Silva, Sadiq
Girona probable starting lineup: Gazzaniga, Martinez, Blind, D Lopez, Espinosa, Torre, Herrera, B Garcia, Martin, Dovbyk, A Garcia
Real Sociedad
| Opponents | Score |
| Betis | 1-0 (W) |
| Atletico Madrid | 0-0 (D) |
| Bayer Leverkusen | 1-0 (W) |
| Sporting CP | 0-3 (L) |
| Osasuna | 1-3 (L) |
Girona
| Opponents | Score |
| Lazio | 2-1 (W) |
| Napoli | 1-1 (D) |
| Blackburn | 3-2 (W) |
| Sheffield United | 2-0 (W) |
| Andorra | 2-2 (D) |
| Last 5 matches- results | Score |
| Real Sociedad draw Girona | 2-2 |
| Real Sociedad beat Girona | 5-3 |
| Real Sociedad draw Girona | 0-0 |
| Real Sociedad draw Girona | 0-0 |
| Real Sociedad beat Girona | 5-0 |
The La Liga match between Real Sociedad and Girona will take place at Reale Arena on Saturday at 8:30 pm IST.
| Real Sociedad vs Girona | Key Details |
| Date | August 12 |
| Venue | Reale Arena |
| Kickoff time in Spain | 5:00 pm (Saturday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 8:30 pm (Saturday) |
Football fans in Spain can catch the live action via DAZN LaLiga.
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