Yellow card Fedor Smolov
FIVE MINUTES OF ADDED !!
Final minutes of the second half before the added time is reported. Every time it costs more to the Real Society to advance meters.
The minutes continue to pass and Celta is defending quite well. Real Sociedad has had the ball with more constancy in this second half, but Óscar García's team is working out the actions well, both close and within their area.
Fifth and last change by Celta. Smolov enters the field and Santi Mina leaves.
Change at Celta. Smolov enters the field and Santi Mina leaves.
Constantly looking for Real Sociedad to Januzaj on the right wing. The Imanol Alguacil team is trying to get the Belgian to unblock the game. And Celta is defending the footballer of the Txuri Urdin team well.
Change in Celta's disposition. 5-4-1 by Óscar García. Araújo is placed as third central, Jorge Sánez is positioned in the center of the field and Brais Méndez on the right wing. At Real Sociedad Isak is placed in the middle lane, accompanying Willian José in the lead.
The game is resumed after both teams have made changes to face the final stretch of the match.
Second change by Celta. Jorge Sáenz enters the field and Iago Aspas leaves.
Double change by Óscar García. Araújo enters the field and Bradaric leaves.
Change at Celta. Jorge Sáenz enters and Iago Aspas leaves.
Change at Celta. Araújo enters and Bradaric leaves.
Hydration time. It looks like Bradaric will have no trouble continuing the match again. Last moment for Imanol Alguacil and Óscar García to have their players nearby to give them instructions.
New change of Imanol Alguacil. Gorosabel enters the field and Zaldúa leaves.
Double change by Real Sociedad. Isak enters the field and Oyarzabal leaves.
Change in Real Sociedad. Gorosabel enters the field and Zaldúa leaves.
Change in Real Sociedad. Isak enters and Oyarzabal leaves.
Bradaric again lying on the field of play. Celta's medical staff take care of him.
Second change by Óscar García. Nolito enters the field and leaves the field of play Denis Suárez.
Change at Celta. Nolito enters and Denis Suárez leaves.
¡AUCTION OF MIKEL MERINO !! Zaldúa cross which the head midfielder reaches, but the ball goes out. Real Sociedad lacks a better completion.
Real Sociedad does not stop attacking on the right wing. They seem thicker after the start of the second half, but Imanol Alguacil's team seeks to attack from the side as soon as possible.
Bad sending of Januzaj himself in the corner kick that Celta clears without any problem. The Galician team tries to keep longer possessions to slow down the game and balance things again.
The Royal Society is constantly looking for Januzaj in his attacks. The Belgian is playing a leading role in the second half. Again force a corner.
A great move by Portu inside the area. The Real Sociedad attacker, who could not finish the play and looked for a pass that did not end in anyone, stood out well.
TRY TO SURPRISE JANUZAJ !! The foul was very far, but the Belgian tried to hit directly on Rubén Blanco's goal, who had to jump to stop the shot.
YELLOW FOR RAFINHA !! Celta player's hard tackle on Mikel Merino that ends with a card.
Real Sociedad is relocated in attack. Oyarzabal is positioned as playmaker in three quarters of the field and Portu goes on to play on the left wing. Januzaj will continue to the right.
Double change by Imanol Alguacil. Aihen also enters the field and Monreal leaves.
First change by Imanol Alguacil. He entered the Portu field and left the Odegaard playing field.
Change in Real Sociedad. Aihen enters and Monreal leaves.
Change in Real Sociedad. Portu enters and Odegaard leaves.
CARD FOR ZUBIMENDI !! Yellow card for the Real Sociedad player for cutting a counter attack by Rafinha.
Celta is draining water as it can in this second half at the moment. Óscar García's team does not have the ball in his possession and Real Sociedad is pressing with Januzaj on the right wing.
¡AUCTION FROM LLORENTE !! Once again, Odegaard took the stopped ball and the central defender finished off a ball that went to Rubén Blanco.
Imanol Alguacil's team was very aggressive in the beginning of this second half. This time he looked for a Januzaj cross that Aidoo cleared for a corner.
¡AUCTION FROM LLORENTE !! Odegaard center that headed the center of the Real Sociedad. Dangerous but went off.
AGAIN THE ROYAL SOCIETY !! Shot by Mikel Merino that hits a rival footballer and goes to corner.
Real Sociedad begins trying to attack in this second half. Zubimendi tried with a shot from outside the area that went well above the rival goal.
Brais Méndez has been placed as left inside in the eleven of Celta.
First change by Óscar García. Brais enters the field and Fran Beltrán leaves.
Change at Celta. Brais enters and Fran Beltrán leaves.
THE SECOND TIME BEGINS !! The second part is already facing Real Sociedad and Celta de Vigo.
Finally, and after a blaton exit in which Rafinha looked for Santi Mina from the left, Iago Aspas after a rebound was obstructed by Llorente. Prieto Iglesias decreed maximum penalty for the visiting team and from the eleven meters the celestial captain did not forgive. From more to less Real Sociedad, and from less to more Celta de Vigo.
It was Celta de Óscar García balancing things little by little trying to keep the ball more. And above all, the pace of the match slowed down so that the match was matched. From there the Galician team grew and despite not generating much danger, if he could find with Rafinha the bad withdrawal of the Royal Society after loss. Something that Olaza also took advantage of by raising the left wing on occasion.
The first part ends at Reale Arena with a momentary victory for Celta de Vigo against Real Sociedad 0-1. Imanol Alguacil's team started well, being aggressive in their possessions and after losing the ball, and had some chance of danger in the first 15 'looking to generate things especially for their left wing.
END OF FIRST TIME !!
¡MIKEL MERINO REMAINS !! Good center that went to the head of the midfielder, who finished without much force and Rubén Blanco cleared it over the goal.
Foul on Januzaj on the left wing. Real Sociedad will have the opportunity to hang up the ball to try to create danger at the end of the first half.
THREE MINUTES OF ADDED !!
GOOOOOOOL OF IAGO ASPAS !! The Celta player advances to his team with a penalty in which Remiro went to the opposite side that his rival sought.
YELLOW FOR ELUSTONDO !! Card for the defender of Real Sociedad.
PENALTY ON IAGO ASPAS !! Against Celta's attack with a great pass from Rafinha over Santi Mina, who drove the ball to the front to play with its captain, who returned it at his heel. In the rebound Llorente obstructs the Celta attacker and Prieto Iglesias gave maximum penalty.
The Croatian footballer returns to the field of play. Finally, the Celta de Vigo player does not seem to have anything.
Bradaric is lying on the field of play after receiving a blow at the start of Rubén Blanco.
GOOD CENTER OF JANUZAJ !! The Belgian sought the ball from the right but Rubén Blanco cleared his fists. In the rejection Mikel Merino looked for a header but was not in danger.
Real Sociedad tried to advance on the right wing with a long ball over Zaldúa but the right-back could not reach the ball. The Sheriff's team is thick at the moment.
A right-footed foul for Celta, in which Denis Suárez focused, but Real Sociedad was able to clear the ball without generating danger.
Remiro and Rubén Blanco are not suffering at this time of the match. Both teams very far from the goal of both goalkeepers.
Play resumes between both teams. Final stretch of the first part after the players have been able to hydrate.
Time for hydration. Time for the coaches to have the opportunity to give instructions to their footballers.
Real Sociedad is rushing further into their possessions and is having a hard time advancing against Celta's good defense. Óscar García's team is very well positioned in his field, doing the supports very well.
Celta had a good counterattack in which they arrived with enough troops to the rival field, but Denis Suárez failed to look for a pass into space and Real Sociedad was able to recover the ball.
The game has lost some rhythm, which in the last minutes is happening in fouls by the two teams.
YELLOW FOR MONREAL !! Loss of Real Sociedad in which the left back was late to play the ball against Santi Mina.
Little by little the things on the lawn are balanced. Celta tries to have longer possessions despite playing long enough for not being able to advance below all, and Real Sociedad is patient in its game trying to overflow especially on its left side.
Both teams are insisting a lot on the pressure on the rival in the ball. Celta is beginning to rebuild little by little after the good start of Real Sociedad.
UP SANTI MINA !! Olaza centered from the left side and the Celta attacker shot with the left but the ball went over the goal.
NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR THE REAL SOCIETY !! Individual play by Januzaj from the left in which he looked for the center. Willian José could not finish first, and in the second Odegaard tried to finish off with the right but contacted the ball badly.
Very long ball from Olaza that has no danger for Real Sociedad. The txuri urdin team has started well.
Corner in favor of Celta de Vigo after pressure. Good opportunity for those of Óscar García.
REAL SOCIETY TESTED PLAY !! Lack in favor of the Basque team that played short. Januzaj made a change of pace before the opponent in front of him and looked for a partner behind to finish. Merino's low shot went to Rubén Blanco's hands.
TRY LUCK SANTI MINA !! Robbery of Bradaric after anticipating a pass on the ball from Real Sociedad. The Croatian passed Santi Mina who tried a cross shot from afar. He had no danger.
Again Monreal on the left wing, deepening with Oyazarbal. This time the left-back was able to get to center but the ball went long without anyone finishing it.
Good triangulation from Real Sociedad that Monreal cannot reach on the left wing after a long ball to the side. The Sheriff's team has begun looking at the rival field.
FIRST SHOOT OF JANUZAJ !! Problems for Celta in the ball exit. Failure of the Galician team that Januzaj picks up and shoots from the front. Rubén Blanco was able to stop going to the ground.
THE MATCH BEGINS BETWEEN REAL SOCIETY AND CELTA DE VIGO !! The players are already running on the pitch.
PLAYERS TO THE FIELD !! The referee today is the referee Eduardo Prieto Iglesias, who belongs to the Navarre Committee of Soccer Referees.
Less than ten minutes to start the day today in LaLiga !! At the same time, Alavés vs. Osasuna will also be playing.
Celta de Vigo player Iago Aspas has participated in nine goals in 12 games against Real Sociedad in LaLiga (seven goals and two assists), including two doubles, both with the Galician team, one at the Reale Arena in 2015 and another at Balaídos in 2019.
Real Sociedad player Willian José has participated in four goals in his last five meetings against Celta de Vigo in LaLiga (three goals and one assist).
Celta de Vigo's new player, Manuel Agudo “Nolito”, participated in four goals in his six meetings with the Galician team in LaLiga against Real Sociedad (two goals and two assists).
Real Sociedad has lost its last two games in LaLiga and has never linked three consecutive defeats in the competition with Imanol Alguacil as coach.
In their last league match, last day against Alavés, Rafinha achieved his third double in LaLiga, the second as a Celta del Vigo player after achieving against Real Sociedad at Reale Arena in November 2013.
Celta de Vigo achieved in their last game in LaLiga, 6-0 last Sunday against Alavés, their biggest win in the top flight in the 21st century.
Celta de Vigo have not won in their last nine visits to Basque teams in LaLiga (3E 6D), since they won two in a row there in September 2017 (vs Eibar) and January 2018 (vs Real Sociedad), both with Juan Carlos Unzué as coach.
Real Sociedad have lost two of their last four home games against Celta de Vigo in LaLiga (2V), just one loss less than in their previous 28 games against the Galicians at home in the competition (16V 9E 3D).
Real Sociedad have alternated a win and a loss in their last five meetings against Celta de Vigo in LaLiga (3V 2D) and won the last one played, 0-1 at Balaídos in the first round this season.
Changes in the Galician team regarding their overwhelming victory against Alavés at home. Enter the eleven Aidoo, Bradaric and Santi Mina. Araújo, Yokuslu (accumulation of cards) and Smolov fall from ownership.
The eleven of Óscar García today is the following: Rubén Blanco – Kevin Vázquez, Murillo, Aidoo, Olaza – Fran Beltrán, Bradaric, Rafinha – Santi Mina, Iago Aspas, Denis Suárez
Several changes in the San Sebastian team for tonight regarding the match against Real Madrid. They enter the eleven Zaldúa, Elustondo, Zubimendi, Januzaj and Willian José. Gorosabel, Le Normand, Zubeldía, Portu and Isak fall from ownership.
The eleven with which Imanol Alguacil leaves today is the following: Remiro – Zaldúa, Llorente, Elustondo, Monreal –Zubimendi, Mikel Merino – Januzaj, Odegaard, Oyarzabal – Willian José
WE HAVE ELEVEN !!
For its part, Celta comes to this meeting in climbing. After losing and tying, Óscar García's team won in their last game by a forceful 0-6 against Alavés in Balaídos. One of the biggest victories so far in LaLiga, and surely an important emotional blow for the Galician club.
This round is not being easy for the txuri urdín team. Those of Imanol Alguacil will look for in the match of today a victory that resists them (they add two defeats and a draw). The Basque team will repeat their home game after being defeated in their last 1-2 game against Real Madrid. Of course, improving the feelings regarding their meetings against Alavés and Osasuna.
GOOD AFTERNOON TO EVERYBODY!! Third day since football returned to LaLiga. Real Sociedad and Celta de Vigo meet in San Sebastián to try to score three points that will bring them closer to their goals.