Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid will be aiming to bounce back from frustrating European defeats as they resume their La Liga campaigns with a clash.

Real Sociedad

Atl. Madrid

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Real Sociedad's season has been lackluster, accumulating just eight points from their first eight games and sitting in 14th place, only three points above the relegation zone. Imanol Alguacil's squad has struggled offensively, scoring only six goals in eight league matches, and they find themselves eight points adrift of fourth place. While they enjoyed a 3-0 victory over Valencia last weekend, their momentum faltered with a 2-1 loss to Anderlecht in the Europa League, leaving them with just one point from two group matches. The Basque club has lost their last three league encounters against Atletico and hasn’t defeated them in La Liga since September 2019.

Atletico Madrid, after earning a late point in the Madrid derby against Real Madrid, faced a heavy 4-0 defeat to Benfica in the Champions League, marking their first loss of the season. This could motivate them to bounce back against Sociedad this weekend. Atletico currently sits fourth in La Liga with a record of four wins and four draws, totaling 16 points, just two behind second-placed Real Madrid. While they may not be title contenders this season, a win could solidify their position heading into the October international break. Last season, Atletico defeated Sociedad 2-0 in their corresponding match and have lost only once to them in La Liga since April 2018.