La Liga action on May 23rd sees Espanyol host Real Sociedad in a fixture where a draw appears the most likely outcome. Espanyol, with a win rate of 32%, have endured a difficult run, failing to win any of their last five matches, securing just two draws and suffering three defeats. They've found the net 37 times this season but conceded 48, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities.
Real Sociedad arrive with a marginally better win rate of 35% and slightly more encouraging recent form, picking up two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five. Their attacking prowess is evident with 49 goals scored, though they match Espanyol's 48 goals conceded. Historically, this fixture has often favoured Real Sociedad, who have won four of the last five head-to-head encounters, including a tight 2-1 victory earlier this season and a 2-2 draw in their most recent meeting. With a 45% draw probability, coupled with Espanyol's struggles and Real Sociedad's inconsistent but slightly stronger run, fans can expect a tightly contested affair at the RCDE Stadium, where a share of the spoils seems a strong possibility.
13. M. Dmitrovic, 23. O. El Hilali, 5. F. Calero, 6. L. Cabrera, 22. C. Romero, 16. C. Ngonge, 4. U. Gonzalez, 10. P. Lozano, 24. T. Dolan, 8. Exposito, 19. K. Garcia
13. U. Marrero, 2. J. Aramburu, 31. J. Martin, 16. D. Caleta-Car, 17. S. Gomez, 8. B. Turrientes, 18. C. Soler, 7. A. Barrenetxea, 24. L. Sucic, 11. G. Guedes, 10. M. Oyarzabal
Match events
9' Card Yellow Card — S. Gomez (Real Sociedad)
23' Card Yellow Card — Y. Herrera (Real Sociedad)
28' Goal Normal Goal — O. Oskarsson (Real Sociedad) (assists: S. Gomez)
46' subst Substitution 1 — R. Terrats (Espanyol) (assists: T. Dolan)
46' subst Substitution 2 — A. Roca (Espanyol) (assists: P. Milla)
54' Var Goal Disallowed - Foul — T. Dolan (Espanyol)
64' Card Yellow Card — U. Marrero (Real Sociedad)
65' Goal Normal Goal — R. Fernandez Jaen (Espanyol) (assists: P. Milla)
67' subst Substitution 3 — R. Fernandez Jaen (Espanyol) (assists: K. Garcia)
68' subst Substitution 1 — S. Gomez (Real Sociedad) (assists: A. Munoz)
68' subst Substitution 2 — J. Ochieng (Real Sociedad) (assists: P. Marin)
72' subst Substitution 4 — Jofre (Espanyol) (assists: L. Castell)
77' subst Substitution 3 — J. Aramburu (Real Sociedad) (assists: A. Elustondo)
77' subst Substitution 4 — O. Oskarsson (Real Sociedad) (assists: M. Oyarzabal)
79' subst Substitution 5 — R. Sanchez (Espanyol) (assists: O. El Hilali)
87' Card Yellow Card — L. Cabrera (Espanyol)
90' subst Substitution 5 — C. Soler (Real Sociedad) (assists: I. Ruperez)
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