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SÁB 23.04.2016 | Previews

Seeking a change in fortunes

After having both suffered back-to-back defeats, Villarreal and Real Sociedad meet at El Madrigal in a game in which the hosts will be looking to seal their Champions League berth.

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SÁB 23.04.2016

Team News:

- Villarreal CF: Leo Baptistao, Jaume Costa, Mateo Musacchio (injured)

- Real Sociedad: Raul Navas, Sergio Canales, Carlos Martinez and Imanol Agirretxe (injured)

Match Facts:

 Villarreal CF (4th, 60 pts):

- Marcelino's side have suffered back-to-back defeats for the third time this season, yet the Yellow Submarine still lie in fourth and hold a healthy cushion over fifth place.

- In their 17 home Liga BBVA fixtures this term, Villarreal's record reads 12 wins, three draws and two defeats.

- The hosts are unbeaten in five Liga BBVA games against La Real at El Madrigal, with their last home defeat to the San Sebastian outfit coming back in 2006.

Real Sociedad (11th, 41 pts):

- Eusebio Sacristan's troops have lost their last two games and remain perched in mid-table, well clear of the drop zone and some way off the European spots.

- The Basques have emerged victorious in three of their last six away games.

- La Real haven't managed a win in any of their last eight Liga BBVA meetings with Villarreal.

What's on in Villarreal this weekend?

This weekend is an ideal one in which to enjoy all of the culinary delights offered up by the X edition of the Villarreal Tapas Route. From Thursday through to Sunday from 12:00-14:00 and again from 19:00-21:00 why not drop in on the restaurants and bars along the route to savour some of the very best in Valencian cuisine? What's more, by just taking part you'll be in with a chance of winning prizes. For full information click here.

Getting to El Madrigal

Address: Calle de Blasco Ibañez, 2, 12540 Vila-real, Castellon.
The stadium is a 10-minute walk from the centre of Villarreal.
Suburban Train: Line C6. 
Train: The nearest station is Vila-Real, 20 minutes away from the stadium on foot.
Stadium location here.

Time: 20:30 CEST
Stadium: El Madrigal
Referee: Fernandez Borbalan, David 
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Hashtag: #VILvRSO
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