Comments and predictions for Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo: The European dream is fading away

Latest Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo team information

Real Sociedad are still without Arsen Zakharyan due to a thigh injury, while Sheraldo Becker and Orri Oskarsson are also likely to miss out, with all three not playing against Atletico.

Mikel Oyarzabal was substituted at half-time against Atletico with the home team trailing 0-4, but there was no sign of injury so he is expected to continue to start.

Coach Alguacil is expected to make some personnel adjustments after the recent defeat, with Hamari Traore and Brais Mendez likely to return to the starting lineup, while Sergio Gomez could also be involved from the start.

On Celta's side, Jailson and Carl Starfelt were both absent in the match against Sevilla and are likely to continue to be unable to play in the match against Real Sociedad.

Borja Iglesias – who came off the bench to score against Sevilla – is expected to return to the starting line-up, while Fran Beltran, who came on in the second half of the previous game, could be handed a starting place in midfield.

Marco Alonso received a red card in the first half against Sevilla and his absence will open up the opportunity for Javi Rodriguez to start.

Latest Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo expected lineup

Real Sociedad:
Remiro; Traore, Martin, Elustondo, J Lopez; Kubo, Mendez, Zubimendi, Martin, Gomez; Oyarzabal

Celta Vigo:
Guaita; Mingueza, Lago, Dominguez, J Rodriguez; Duran, Moriba, Beltran, Swedberg, Aspas; Iglesias

Latest Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo football commentary

Real Sociedad head into Tuesday's game against Celta following a 4-0 defeat at Atletico Madrid, which left them winless in five La Liga games and down to 12th in the table.

The Basque side still have a chance of qualifying for next season's European Cup as they are just four points behind eighth-placed Rayo – the current position that qualifies for the Conference League play-offs.

Coach Imanol Alguacil and his team are also 6 points behind Celta – the team ranked 7th and holding a Europa League spot – so if they win the next match, Real Sociedad will have a chance to catch up in the final stages of the season.

There's no denying it's been a disappointing season for Real Sociedad in La Liga, winning just 12 of their 35 games, losing 16 and scoring just 32 goals.

The upcoming summer transfer window will be very notable for La Real, with star Martin Zubimendi almost certainly moving to Arsenal. Coach Alguacil will also leave the coaching position, opening a new transition period for the team.

Celta Vigo were in the Europa League in 2016-17, reaching the semi-finals before being eliminated by Manchester United. Now they are aiming to return to the competition next season.

Their consistent form has seen them collect 49 points from 35 games, with 14 wins, 7 draws and 14 defeats. They are currently seventh, two points ahead of Rayo.

Celta just won 3-2 against Sevilla and their home form this season has been impressive – picking up 36 points from 18 games, including 11 wins.

However, away form is a concern, as they are only 17th in away form, having picked up just 13 points from 17 games.

Celta will be aiming to win both legs of their meeting with Real Sociedad this season, having beaten them 2-0 in the first leg. The return leg last season ended in a 1-1 draw.

Latest Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo score prediction

Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigoas follows:

• Sportsmole:Real Sociedad 1-2 Celta Vigo

• WhoScore:Real Sociedad 2-2 Celta Vigo
• Our newspaper predicts:Real Sociedad 1-1 Celta Vigo

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