Real Sociedad VS RCD Espanyol

Royal Society, currently on a two - game losing streak at the start of the new season after defeats against Betis and Real Madrid, is eager to bounce back by securing points at their home ground, the Anoeta Stadium. The team's playing style centers around ball - control and passing. Led by Oyarzabal in attack and with Kubo Takefusa posing a threat on the flanks, they have offensive firepower. However, they face challenges in their lineup. There are injuries in the midfield and at right - back, which restricts squad rotation. After a high - pressing strategy, gaps often appear behind their defense, leading to consecutive defensive errors. On the other hand, Espanyol has a 1 - win, 1 - loss record this season. They had an impressive home victory over Levante in the first round, followed by a narrow loss to Real Madrid. Their attack is multi - faceted, with the forwards showing good ability to capitalize on chances. During the summer transfer window, Espanyol refreshed their squad. They are adept at using their wingers' pace to launch counter - attacks on the road. Nevertheless, their away - game defensive stability needs improvement, and some rotation players are injured. As a result, they'll balance attack and defense in away games rather than being overly aggressive.