Real Sociedad sign forward Becker from Union Berlin
Real Sociedad signed forward Sheraldo Becker from Union Berlin on Thursday for a reported three million euros ($3.3 million).
Real Sociedad signed forward Sheraldo Becker from Union Berlin on Thursday for a reported three million euros ($3.3 million).
Former Manchester City and Spain playmaker David Silva announced his retirement on Thursday after sustaining a serious knee injury last week.
Marco Asensio and Eder Militao struck for Real Madrid in a comfortable 2-0 win over Celta Vigo in La Liga on Saturday, bringing the champions within eight points of leaders Barcelona.
Real Madrid suffered a 3-2 defeat by Villarreal in La Liga on Saturday in a thrilling clash ahead of their Champions League showdown against Chelsea next week.
Raphinha’s strike earned Barcelona an agonising 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday to restore their nine-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.
Real Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro made a string of fine saves to frustrate Real Madrid in a 0-0 draw Sunday, leaving Barcelona five points clear at the top of La Liga.
Imanol Alguacil’s Real Sociedad have defied expectations this season and could wrestle their way into the La Liga title fight on Sunday when they face Real Madrid.
In the first two Copa del Rey matches on Tuesday, four teams were vying for a spot in the competition’s final eight. In the early game, Real Sociedad took on Mallorca, while struggling Sevilla traveled to play LaLiga2 team Alaves.
Newcastle smashed their transfer record on Friday with a reported £58-million ($68m) swoop for Real Sociedad’s Sweden striker Alexander Isak.
Manchester United were placed in the same section as Real Sociedad in Friday’s draw for this season’s UEFA Europa League in Istanbul, while Arsenal will come up against PSV Eindhoven.