Two clubs in opposite halves of the Liga BBVA table will do battle today in a league match between Real Sociedad and Valencia. The first-division clash scheduled for 1 p.m. ET will be held at Anoeta Stadium in San Sebastian and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on beIN Sports en Español.
Valencia manager Nuno Espirito Santo had this to offer ahead of today's league encounter (via Inside Spanish Football): "It's good to be at the top of La Liga, but the season is just getting started. It's magnificent that the fans are enjoying it, but we're thinking about growing and improving as a team. I'm proud of what we've accomplished up to this point, but I don't take part in the euphoria."
"The important thing is that the fans realize they have a team that will give everything," he added. "I've already told them that Sunday is another game against another very good team, Real Sociedad, and one less day's rest, but that's when we must show the same level."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Real Sociedad's Xabi Prieto has been the lone bright spot in the club's early season struggles. The 31-year-old has provided three assists and is averaging 2.2 key passes per match.
Real Sociedad's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Zubikarai; Bella, Elustondo, Martinez, Zaldua; Granero, Bergara; Canales, Prieto, Vela; Agirretxe
Valencia's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Alves; Gaya, Vezo, Otamendi, Barragan; Fuego, Parejo; Piatti, Gomes, Feghouli; Alcacer
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (lineups and statistics via WhoScored).
Standings
| Rnk | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | +/- | Pts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 16 | |||
| 2 | Atlético Madrid | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 14 | |||
| 3 | Valencia CF | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 13 | |||
| 4 | Sevilla FC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 13 | |||
| 5 | Real Madrid CF | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 12 | |||
| 6 | Celta de Vigo | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 12 | |||
| 7 | Villarreal CF | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 8 | |||
| 8 | Eibar | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | |||
| 9 | Rayo Vallecano | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 8 | |||
| 10 | Granada CF | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 8 | |||
| 11 | Málaga CF | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 6 | |||
| 12 | RCD Espanyol | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 5 | |||
| 13 | UD Almería | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 5 | |||
| 14 | Real Sociedad | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 4 | |||
| 15 | Athletic Club | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 4 | |||
| 16 | Deportivo La Coruña | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 14 | -7 | 4 | |||
| 17 | Elche CF | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 14 | -9 | 4 | |||
| 18 | Levante UD | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 12 | -11 | 4 | |||
| 19 | Getafe CF | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 3 | |||
| 20 | Córdoba CF | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | -7 | 2 |
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