Our prediction for this Primera Division match:
Real Sociedad will be aiming to build on back-to-back wins over Valencia and Real Betis when they take on Atletico Madrid on Matchday 38. La Real did well to book their spot in the Europa League, but they surely want to give fans yet another reason to celebrate on the last day of the season. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but both Zakharyan and Barrenetxea are pushing for a start.
Los Rojiblancos, on the other hand, aim to recover from a heavy 4-1 loss to Osasuna. Diego Simeone’s troops, though, have already booked their place in the Champions League, which is probably the main reason why home win should be considered. Both Axel Witsel and Jose Gimenez are back from suspension, whilst Gabriel Paulista serves a one-game ban due to the accumulation of yellow cards. Alvaro Morata is widely expected to return to the starting XI.
Highlighted Player (Antoine Griezmann):
Anthony Griezmann is a French forward born on 21st March 1991 in Macon, and he is widely regarded as one of Europe’s most exciting footballers at the moment. The pacey striker started showing his potential shortly after coming through Real Sociedad’s youth academy and he went on to score 46 goals in 179 league appearances for La Real. Excellent displays in Spanish la Liga saw him become a target for a number of top clubs, but he eventually choose to sign for Atletico Madrid, and that proved to be a very good decision.
Griezmann continued the rich vein of form at Vicente Calderon, scoring some important goals as los Colchoneros enjoyed domestic and European success, while also becoming a key member of the France national team.
Playing as a winger or second striker, Griezmann possesses impressive technical skills, he is a strong finisher and still finds time to work hard for his side, so no wonder he is widely regarded as one of the leading forwards on the continent. He won the U19 European Championship with France and is tipped to lead Les Bleus to glory on senior level as well.
Highlighted Team (Real Sociedad):
Real Sociedad is as Bask football club from San Sebastian. The club is playing in the La Liga since 2010 after the club got relegated to the Segunda Division. Currently the club hosts its home games in the Anoeta Stadium which holds a capacity of 32 2000 seats.
Real Sociedad was founded on 17th of September 1909 as Sociedad de Futbol and was originally founded by English immigrants. Real Sociedad was one of the founders of the highest Spanish football division.
Starting from 1939 Sociedad de Futbol changed its name to Real Socidedad. Real Sociedad had the most success in the eighties where the club managed to win the title twice.Famous players that played for Real Sociedad are: Arteta, Beguiristain, Xabi Alonso and Griezmann.