Real Sociedad were unable to give the home fans the victory they wanted as they bid farewell to coach Lillo and the players who were playing in their final tie at Anoeta before they move to pastures new. It turned out to be a very entertaining game with plenty of chances for both sides (see highlights below). Click to continue reading...

Regular followers of Real Sociedad news will be familiar with the ritual of me taking a few days to update a match after Real Sociedad have suffered a defeat but the fact its now Thursday reflects the pain i felt after the thrashing Rayo dealt out. Things didn't look good after only 3 minutes when Amaya gave Rayo the lead. Click to continue reading...

Xabi Prieto admitted to the press yesterday that the club need to win the remaining nine games if they are to have any chance of promotion and few would argue. Coach Lillo will take a 17 man squad to play Huesca tomorrow afternoon in a must win game. Boukary Dramé had to withdraw from the squad due to injury and Carlos Martinez is suspended after picking up 5 yellow cards. Click to continue reading...

Real Sociedad's hopes of promotion this season all but disappeared yesterday after losing to rivals Alavés. This is the team of course who defeated Real in the final game of last season at the same venue to end the promotion dream and they have hit a hammer blow again. Things looked rosy in the first half as both teams battled hard and looked hungry for the win. Click to continue reading...

Sebastián Abreu spoke to the press today and revealed he is loving his football at the moment and is looking forward to the massive game on Saturday against promotion rivals Real Zaragoza. He said a victory over Zaragoza would make a significant impact on the table and would make then sit in a much better position. Click to continue reading...

Sebastián Abreu spoke to the press today and revealed he is loving his football at the moment and is looking forward to the massive game on Saturday against promotion rivals Real Zaragoza. He said a victory over Zaragoza would make a significant impact on the table and would make then sit in a much better position. Click to continue reading...

Sebastian Abreu was greeted by over 300 fans yesterday as he was presented to them after signing a 6 month deal with the option of a further year after that. He spoke to the press and stated the reasons behind signing for 'txuri urdin' and said he was signing for the 8th most important club in Spain and the opportunity to team up with Coach Lillo was a big factor. Click to continue reading...

Sebastian Abreu was greeted by over 300 fans yesterday as he was presented to them after signing a 6 month deal with the option of a further year after that. He spoke to the press and stated the reasons behind signing for 'txuri urdin' and said he was signing for the 8th most important club in Spain and the opportunity to team up with Coach Lillo was a big factor. Click to continue reading...

Uruguyan striker Sebastián Abreu arrived in Spain this morning on a flight from Montevideo with his representative and will undergo a medical at the club tomorrow morning before being presented at a press conference in the afternoon. Despite looking really tired he mingled with fans and was happy to sign autographs and pose for cameras. Click to continue reading...

Uruguyan striker Sebastián Abreu arrived in Spain this morning on a flight from Montevideo with his representative and will undergo a medical at the club tomorrow morning before being presented at a press conference in the afternoon. Despite looking really tired he mingled with fans and was happy to sign autographs and pose for cameras. Click to continue reading...

The first team squad trained this morning in preparation for tommorow's game against Levante and the only change from last weeks squad is defender Boukary Dramé replacing the suspended Markel. It was though midfielder Gorka Elustundo might make the squad after being out injured but the game has come slightly too soon for him. Click to continue reading...

The first team squad trained this morning in preparation for tommorow's game against Levante and the only change from last weeks squad is defender Boukary Dramé replacing the suspended Markel. It was though midfielder Gorka Elustundo might make the squad after being out injured but the game has come slightly too soon for him. Click to continue reading...

Real Sociedad had the heartbreak of missing out on a victory in the last minute for the second week in a row after Markel conceded a last minute penalty. Imanol Aggiretxe had given the hosts a first half lead and it looked to be enough to win but the game ended in disappointment again for Real Sociedad. Click to continue reading...

The first team squad completed training this morning ahead of tommorows big game against Rayo Vallecano. Coach Lillo has the luxury of naming the same 18 players that travelled to Cordoba last week. It was widely reported Uruguyan striker Sebastian Abreu would sign in time to join up with the squad but there has been no news yet confirming it. Click to continue reading...

The first team squad completed training this morning ahead of tommorows big game against Rayo Vallecano. Coach Lillo has the luxury of naming the same 18 players that travelled to Cordoba last week. It was widely reported Uruguyan striker Sebastian Abreu would sign in time to join up with the squad but there has been no news yet confirming it. Click to continue reading...

Coach Lillo gave his weekly press conference this morning and confirmed press reports that he was interested in signing Uruguayan International striker Sebastián Abreu. "El Loco" (The mad man) is a prolific goalscorer and is currently playing for River Plate in Argentina and has played for numerous clubs in his career including an unsuccessful stint at Deprtivo La Coruna. Click to continue reading...

Coach Lillo gave his weekly press conference this morning and confirmed press reports that he was interested in signing Uruguayan International striker Sebastián Abreu, a player he knows well from when he coached in Mexico. "El Loco" (The mad man) is a prolific goalscorer and is currently playing for River Plate in Argentina. Click to continue reading...

Imanol Agirretxe has admitted he is "very pleased" with the recent confidence shown in him by Coach Lillo. Agirretxe hasn't had the best of times and nearly 4 years after he made his debut for the first team, its only now that he is getting more action after constantly being overlooked by previous managers. Click to continue reading...

Imanol Agirretxe has admitted he is "very pleased" with the recent confidence shown in him by Coach Lillo. Agirretxe hasn't had the best of times and nearly 4 years after he made his debut for the first team, its only now that he is getting more action after constantly being overlooked by previous managers. Click to continue reading...

The first team squad completed training this morning and the good news was that Necati Ates will be fit to face Cordoba and should lead the line. Other good news is Marcos is availble to play after serving his one match suspension.
Squad for Cordoba match -
- Goalkeepers: Bravo, Zubikarai. Click to continue reading...

The first team squad completed training this morning and the good news was that Necati Ates will be fit to face Cordoba and should lead the line. Other good news is Marcos is availble to play after serving his one match suspension.
Squad for Cordoba match -
- Goalkeepers: Bravo, Zubikarai. Click to continue reading...

Real Sociedad defeated local rivals SD Eibar 1-0 in yesterdays friendly match in San Miguel thanks to a 62nd minute goal from young striker Imanol Agirretxe. As predicted before the match Coach Lillo played two different teams in each half and Lillo felt it was a very worthwhile excercise after the match. Click to continue reading...

Real Sociedad defeated local rivals SD Eibar 1-0 in yesterdays friendly match in San Miguel thanks to a 62nd minute goal from young striker Imanol Agirretxe. As predicted before the match Coach Lillo played two different teams in each half and Lillo felt it was a very worthwhile excercise after the match. Click to continue reading...

"Our challenge is the survival of the Real Sociedad". The sharp and straight to the point words from the Real Sociedad President today as he spoke to the press with Councilor Jesus Ruiz and the lawyer Jose Luis Martinez, an expert in bankruptcy proceedings. He began by stating three key messages he considers to be most important - economic survival, social cohesion and maximum support to staff and the technical team. Click to continue reading...

"Our challenge is the survival of the Real Sociedad". The sharp and straight to the point words from the Real Sociedad President today as he spoke to the press with Councilor Jesus Ruiz and the lawyer Jose Luis Martinez, an expert in bankruptcy proceedings. He began by stating three key messages he considers to be most important - economic survival, social cohesion and maximum support to staff and the technical team. Click to continue reading...

Coach Lillo held his weekly press conference this morning after the penultimate Zubieta training session of the week. He admitted the squad was excited about the possibility if adding another three points against Albacete. Regards the squad for the match he is very happy Carlos Martinez has recovered from his injury and Xabi Prieto is ready to start from the beginning of the match. Click to continue reading...