The La Liga mid-table scramble is heating up as Real Sociedad and Villarreal face off in a crucial match on Sunday. Both teams have their eyes firmly set on securing a spot in Europe's top club competition, the UEFA Champions League.
Real Sociedad, currently sitting in fourth place, will be looking to maintain their position and potentially climb higher if they manage to secure all three points against Villarreal. The Basque side has been performing well recently, winning two out of their last three games and showing signs of form that could see them challenge for one of the coveted spots.
Villarreal, meanwhile, are also in good shape but need to win or draw with Real Sociedad to keep pace with their rivals. The Yellow Submarine have won four of their last six matches and will be hoping to continue their impressive run and move closer to securing a spot in Europe's elite competition.
With both teams fighting hard for a spot in Europe's top competition, it promises to be a thrilling encounter between two fierce rivals. The pressure will be on both sides to perform at their best and make sure they leave the Santiago Bernabeu with all three points.