MADRID, 12 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) –
Real Sociedad seeks this Monday at the RCDE Stadium (9:00 p.m.) to forget their recent setbacks to establish themselves in Champions League positions, in a last game of the twenty-first day of LaLiga Santander in which RCD Espanyol wants to remove the danger of decline.
Eliminated in the Copa del Rey against FC Barcelona (1-0), Imanol Alguacil’s men have also gone two league games without winning; After drawing a draw at the Santiago Bernabéu (0-0), they hosted Real Valladolid at home in a game in which they were condemned by Cyle Larin’s goal in the second half (0-1).
Thus, the people from San Sebastián accumulate 39 points, 14 behind the lead and five over fifth place -Real Betis-, so even if they suffer another fall they will sleep in the ‘Champions zone’. However, doubts begin to surface after three consecutive games without victory.
Opposite, Espanyol arrives at the appointment urged by emergencies, after losing to Almería (3-1) and drawing with Osasuna (1-1) in their last game. With 21 units, they have only one margin with the danger positions, and only the new defeat of Valencia prevented them from sleeping on Saturday in relegation.
Once again, the ‘txuri urdin’ coach will have a full infirmary due to the injuries to Martín Merquelanz, David Silva, Umar Sadiq, Aritz Elustondo, Mohamed-Ali Cho, Andoni Gorosabel and Jon Pacheco, but recovers Mikel Merino, Ander Guevara and Alex alone.
The Catalans, for their part, will have Ronaël Pierre-Gabriel absent due to suspension, sent off against the Navarrese, and Adrià Pedrosa, Joselu and Keidi Bare absent due to injury.
–MONDAY PROGRAM IN LALIGA SANTANDER.
RCD Espanyol – Real Sociedad. Muñiz Ruiz (C. Gallego) 9:00 p.m.