Real Sociedad seal Champions League place | The Express Tribune

[ad_1] BARCELONA: Real Sociedad fell to a 2-1 defeat at Atletico Madrid on Sunday but still sealed qualification for next season’s Champions League after Villarreal were beaten 2-1 at Rayo Vallecano. Imanol Alguacil’s Basque outfit finished fourth in La Liga despite defeat only thanks to Villarreal losing too. Espanyol were relegated from the top flight … Read more

Real Sociedad to visit Athletic in Basque derby | The Express Tribune

[ad_1] BARCELONA: Real Sociedad visit rivals Athletic Bilbao for a Basque derby battle in La Liga on Saturday, trying to protect their hold on fourth place.  Imanol Alguacil’s La Real are aiming to qualify for the Champions League, which they last managed in 2013, although Villarreal are steaming in behind them after beating Real Madrid … Read more

Villarreal stun Real Madrid | The Express Tribune

[ad_1] BARCELONA: Real Madrid suffered a 3-2 defeat by Villarreal in La Liga on Saturday in a thrilling clash ahead of their Champions League showdown against Chelsea next week.  Real Sociedad beat Getafe 2-0 to tighten their grip on fourth place, while Villarreal rose to fifth after their impressive triumph at the Santiago Bernabeu.  The … Read more