Real Sociedad Focuses on a Must-Win Front of Elche
Real Sociedad’s manager Imanol Alguacil warned this Saturday that visiting the lowly Elche CF at Reale Arena does not guarantee a victory. The Basque club believes it must deliver its best performance to secure three points, especially since recent results have left the team short of confidence. If the team fails to beat Elche, the sense of pressure will only grow, and the road ahead would become tougher to navigate.
Alguacil spoke candidly in a gathering at the club’s training complex in Zubieta, making clear that Elche has the potential to complicate their plans. He emphasized the need for a strong showing and positive performance, insisting that victory is the ultimate objective even when the path to it is not straightforward.
Forecasts ahead of the match highlighted Real Sociedad as a competitor to watch, with the coach noting that Elche remains capable of causing problems for anyone on their day. The message was that the fixture would require discipline, tactical sharpness, and a collective effort to overcome a team with quality players in all departments.
The club’s communications team shared brief statements ahead of the encounter, underscoring the importance of the upcoming clash and the mood in the squad as they prepared to take the field with from their home support driving them forward.
Alguacil acknowledged that the club’s inconsistent results have heightened the significance of this match, yet he remained focused on the bigger picture: delivering a performance that would bring joy to the fans who travel to support the team and lift the mood around the club. He stressed that playing in front of their own supporters adds extra motivation to secure a win and restore a sense of momentum.
As the plan for the fixture developed, the Real Sociedad boss highlighted the impact of rotation and squad management. He indicated that rotation can be a tool to keep players fresh and maintain competitive intensity across matches, while also noting that opponents will vary in how they respond to changes on the pitch. The manager’s confidence in the squad’s depth pointed to a belief that the team can adapt to different challenges without compromising quality.
Sunday’s match plans remained fluid, with the emphasis on a strong collective performance that reflects the club’s values and tactical approach. Alguacil asserted that the team’s form would be judged not only by results but also by the manner of play and the commitment shown by every player in the squad. The objective is clear: secure a victory that aligns with the supporters’ expectations and reaffirms Real Sociedad’s status in the league, even amid ongoing competition and a demanding schedule.