The La Liga mid-table race is heating up with two teams, Real Sociedad and Villarreal, vying for the coveted spot in Europe's elite club competition.
Real Sociedad, currently sitting in sixth place, has been on a steady rise since their relegation last season. They have won four out of their last six games, including a thrilling 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid at home. The Basque outfit is led by former Manchester United star Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who has been instrumental in their recent form.
On the other hand, Villarreal, despite being one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football history, finds themselves struggling to stay above the relegation zone. Their recent struggles have seen them win just three out of their last ten games, but they remain hopeful of securing a spot in Europe next season.
Both teams face tough fixtures ahead, with Real Sociedad hosting Espanyol while Villarreal faces Barcelona away. However, both sides will be looking to take advantage of any slip-ups from their rivals to secure a much-needed victory.
As the league standings continue to shake up, it seems that only time will tell which team will ultimately secure a spot in Europe's top tier. But for now, Real Sociedad and Villarreal are locked in a fierce battle for survival in La Liga, and the tension between these two teams is set to escalate as the season progresses.