Tag: Real Sociedad

Liverpool’s biggest midfield transfer target isn’t an impossibility after all
25Sep By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, Premier League

Liverpool’s biggest midfield transfer target isn’t an impossibility after all

Liverpool have a pretty good midfield in the 2024/25 season thanks to the breakout of 2023 summer signing Ryan Gravenberch, who looks like a completely different player under Arne Slot. After failing to cut the mustard with Bayern Munich after a widely-regarded transfer from Ajax, Gravenberch didn't get much of a chance to shine in the middle of the park last season under Jurgen Klopp at Anfield either. In fairness, Liverpool had three other brilliant summer signings in midfield who helped the Reds return to Premier League title contention - Stuttgart's Wataru Endo, Brighton's Alexis Mac Allister, and, of course, RB Leipzig superstar Dominik Szoboszlai. Gravenberch has been better than all three of those guys in the 2024/25 Premier League season, but despite the Dutchman's excelle...
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Arne Slot just crushed the Martin Zubimendi to Liverpool transfer rumors
20Sep By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, LaLiga, Premier League

Arne Slot just crushed the Martin Zubimendi to Liverpool transfer rumors

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is already successfully imprinting his vision of football at the club, making the transition from legendary manager Jurgen Klopp a less daunting one that many would have otherwise expected. After four matches, Liverpool are in the top four of the Premier League, and Slot has gotten the most out of two of the club's most talented players, left winger Luis Diaz and breakout center midfielder Ryan Gravenberch. The performances of the latter have been a particular boost for Liverpool, who came into the 2024/25 season with question marks in midfield. With his legitimately world-class displays, the former Ajax and Bayern Munich midfielder has answered many of those questions. Yet there are more than a few Liverpool supporters who would like the Reds to sign a...
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Takefusa Kubo needs to focus on his own poor performances instead of criticizing Real Madrid
15Sep By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, LaLiga

Takefusa Kubo needs to focus on his own poor performances instead of criticizing Real Madrid

Real Sociedad playmaker Takefusa Kubo is one of the most talented footballers in LaLiga. He has blossomed ever since stepping foot at the Anoeta after Real Madrid let him go, seeing that he wouldn't get the playing time he needed or the security he needed without a permanent move away. While Real Madrid retain the right to sign Kubo back at any time, that ship has sailed, with Los Blancos crowded in the playmaker department after Arda Guler and Brahim Diaz performed so well for the club last season. In truth, Guler and Brahim are better players than Kubo, offering a goal threat and level of consistency that Kubo still hasn't quite reached even at La Real - and will probably never reach. This season, Kubo has appeared in five games for Real Sociedad. He has scored once but has not ...
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Two Real Madrid defenders ready to return against Real Sociedad
11Sep By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
LaLiga

Two Real Madrid defenders ready to return against Real Sociedad

After defeating Real Betis 2-0 in a statement-making win in LaLiga, Real Madrid are preparing to face another top team in Spanish football when league play returns from the UEFA Nations League. This coming Saturday, Real Madrid will travel to the Anoeta to take on perennial Champions League contenders Real Sociedad, and after fears they would have to dig deep within their bench in defense, it looks like the Merengues are getting a key boost against La Real's high-flying attack. According to a report from MARCA, star center back Eder Militao and defense-minded left back Ferland Mendy (one of the emergency options at center back, too) are both recovered and will be able to play against Real Sociedad. That means Real Madrid are expected to be at full strength on Saturday night. Ferla...
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The 3 best Real Sociedad players who could get into the 2024/25 Real Madrid squad
9Sep By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, LaLiga

The 3 best Real Sociedad players who could get into the 2024/25 Real Madrid squad

After a statement-making 2-0 victory over Real Betis prior to the September international "break", Real Madrid will face another top side in LaLiga next weekend, Real Sociedad. La Real have begun the season with just one win in four games, ranking 12th in the league with four points. However, Real Sociedad are traditionally a tough opponent for Real Madrid and Champions League contenders. Plus, they will be at home this Saturday night. Real Sociedad have a number of great players in their starting lineup, but the benchmark for any player is being good enough to make the Real Madrid squad, as they are the clear defending champions of Spanish football. There may only be one player on Real Sociedad who has a legitimate chance of actually starting games for Real Madrid - even then tha...
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The 5 best Real Sociedad players for the 2024/25 season
2Aug By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, LaLiga

The 5 best Real Sociedad players for the 2024/25 season

After finishing sixth in LaLiga and missing out on the Champions League, Real Sociedad will head into the 2024/25 without their top-performing player of the previous campaign, center midfielder Mikel Merino. Despite that, there are still plenty of great Real Sociedad players worth knowing and watching closely next season - and not just because a couple of them could be headed to "bigger" European clubs. Before the 2024/25 LaLiga season gets under way, let's take a look at a handful of the best Real Sociedad players every world football fan needs to know. AM Takefusa Kubo Takefusa Kubo has to be the most recognizable name in the Real Sociedad squad, as he is legitimately one of the most exciting players to watch in world football because of his acceleration, close control, and emerg...
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Harry Kane and world football’s 3 unluckiest players
30Jul By Javier MartinezNo Comments
Bundesliga, Features, LaLiga

Harry Kane and world football’s 3 unluckiest players

All football fans have dreamed of becoming a professional football player and having the experience of playing at the top level. Despite the many perks of becoming a professional, it's not all fun and games for every player. While all players suffer setbacks in their careers, some experience tremendous bad fortune. Whether it was due to injury or always being on the wrong team at the wrong time, some could simply not catch a break. Let's delve into the top 3 footballers who, despite their talent and dedication, encountered remarkable adversity and misfortune throughout their careers. Iñigo Martínez Iñigo Martínez has had a mixed career, often finding himself in difficult situations. While he helped Real Sociedad reach the Champions League in 2013 and the Copa del Rey semifinals in ...
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LaLiga Player Rankings: Griezmann tops Real Madrid stars, Barça’s midfield shines, all hail Girona
27Nov By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, LaLiga

LaLiga Player Rankings: Griezmann tops Real Madrid stars, Barça’s midfield shines, all hail Girona

As November begins to draw to a close and the halfway point of the 2023/24 LaLiga season creeps up on us, it's time to take stock of the best performances of the campaign thus far, specifically, the individuals contributing to a season that has somehow been even more thrilling than last year's unpredictable campaign. Though the Premier League continues to draw the most eyeballs - and money - Spanish football has returned to the top in terms of excitement and quality of play on the pitch. There's a tight title race, a captivating top-four race, and intriguing relegation battle, and a host of mid-table teams worth rooting. Who are the best individuals in LaLiga right now? Let's rank the top 10, basing it on their overall quality - not just performances in the current season. 10. Br...
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Ranking the 10 best RWs in world football for 2023
9Nov By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Champions League, Features

Ranking the 10 best RWs in world football for 2023

Who are the best right wingers in world football today in 2023 as we head into the calendar year 2024? Here is an updated list of the top 10 players at the position. Since inverted wingers are all the rage and left-footed players are scarcer than right-footed ones, it is especially difficult to find a world-class right winger capable of scoring goals and creating chances. So the players on this list are highly coveted. The ranking is based on a combination of overall pedigree and current performance, with the latter being the deciding factor. Players who are no longer primarily right wingers were discarded, such as Antoine Griezmann, while players who are better in other positions and not as consistent on the right wing, such as Rodrygo Goes, were not ranked as highly when specifical...
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The 10 best young players in LaLiga this season: Gavi, Kubo shine alongside Real Madrid duo
23Oct By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, LaLiga

The 10 best young players in LaLiga this season: Gavi, Kubo shine alongside Real Madrid duo

Who are the best young players in LaLiga right now in the 2023/24 season? We analyze the stars from Real Madrid, Barcelona, and even Granada. LaLiga needs to receive more recognition for being loaded with great young footballers. The Spanish top flight has quietly resumed its place as the most entertaining league in the world - a distinction it lost for a few seasons. But even without megastars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, LaLiga is delivering the drama with a real title race and plenty of drama elsewhere in the table. It is also delivering great young footballers from powerhouses like Real Madrid and Barcelona to less mainstream clubs like Girona and Granada. Let's take a look at the 10 best young players of the 2023/24 LaLiga season so far, using the age of 23 as our c...
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