PSV vs Real Sociedad: Real Sociedad in action when they travel to face PSV Eindhoven in their opening match of the UEFA Europa League Group B on Friday.
Match Details:
Teams: PSV vs Real Sociedad
Venue: Philips Stadion, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Date: Friday 17th September, 2021
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Live Link: https://www.sonyliv.com/
🔥 MATCHDAY!
🏟 Philips Stadion
⏰ 21:00
#⃣ #EuropaRS pic.twitter.com/sN43CynBpN
— Real Sociedad (@RealSociedadEN) September 16, 2021
Preview
PSV lost their Champions League qualification tie against Benfica 2-1 on aggregate which ensured a place in this competition.
The Rood-Witten head into this one on the back of a 3-0 away win against AZ Alkmaar on Sunday with Boscagli, Vertessen and Doan finding the back of the net.
— PSV (@PSV) September 11, 2021
This was their 4th successive win in the league which keeps them on top of the table with 100% winning start to the season.
On the other hand, Real Sociedad finished 5th last season in the La Liga and booked their place in the Europa League.
The White and Blues have begun this season well with 3 wins from their 4 matches played. They beat Cadiz on the weekend 2-0 to notch up successive wins in the league.
🔚 FULL-TIME! Third straight win! AUPA REAL!!!#CádizRealSociedad | #AurreraReala pic.twitter.com/v1tyNgNp0m
— Real Sociedad (@RealSociedadEN) September 12, 2021
Oyarzabal scored a brace to get his side a hat-trick of wins and Alguacil will hope to see his men continue the good form by using this win as a confidence booster.
Form Guide
PSV: LWDWW
Real Sociedad: LLWWW
📍 We have arrived in Eindhoven!#UEL | #EuropaRS | #AurreraReala pic.twitter.com/7VKb51wrmJ
— Real Sociedad (@RealSociedadEN) September 15, 2021
Last Matches of both teams:
AZ Alkmaar 0-3 PSV
Cadiz 0-2 Real Sociedad
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of PSV vs Real Sociedad in India?
The match is live streamed on the Sony LIV App or Jio TV while the broadcast is available on the Sony Sports Network.
Team News
Ledezma is the sole absentee ruled out for PSV due to an ACL injury.
Meanwhile; Illarramendi, Fernandez, Monreal, Guridi are on the side-lines for the visitors due to long term injuries. Barrenetxea’s back injury keeps him out till October as well.
PSV possible 11:
Mvogo, Teze, Ramalho, Obispo, Max, Sangare, van Ginkel, Gotze, Madueke, Zahavi and Gakpo
Real Sociedad possible 11:
Ryan, Munoz, Le Normand, Elustondo, Gorosabel, Zubimendi, Merino, Silva, Oyarzabal, Januzaj and Isak
Prediction: PSV 1-2 Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad look the more formidable side and hence we expect an away win for the visitors.
PSV is performing well in their domestic campaign but this is a stern test for them against a side filled with match-winners.
The likes of Isak, Silva, Oyarzabal are set to threaten the defence of the home side. Real Sociedad should pick up the points and kick start their campaign with a win.
Players to watch out for: Oyarzabal, Isak, Gotze and Madueke.
