After Europe, Real Madrid come to Zubieta | OneFootball

Real Sociedad returned from Edinburgh at first light on Thursday and, with barely time to rest or train, host Real Madrid at Zubieta today at 12.00 on DAZN. According to Diario Vasco, the schedule is unforgiving for a side who have started poorly.

They are still without a win in the league or in Europe, yet Gorka Álvarez prefers to project optimism, encouraged by his players’ response. He said the team have felt better on the ball in their last two outings and are ready for a major test.

Álvarez accepted there is work to do in attack, noting that they create but do not finish and that fine details are missing. He added that results do not come without goals, while also stressing a growing identity and a more aggressive approach.

Asked how to hurt Madrid, he maintained they will have chances if they execute their plan. In his view, Madrid leave gaps through their attacking game, although they have improved defensively, and his side will not shrink.

Wednesday’s Europa Cup tie has taken a physical toll. Chacón, Arola, Aiara and María Molina are out today, while Ainhoa Marín, who ended the Hearts match with discomfort, is available to start.

Source: Diario Vasco

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