Imanol Agirretxe scored for Real Sociedad in their 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid on November 9th, 2014. (Getty)
Atletico Madrid sits third in La Liga, only one point ahead of Valencia, and beat Cordoba 2-0 on April 4th, 2015. Granada tied Malaga 1-1 on April 4th, 2015 and is in the middle of La Liga table at 10th with 37 points. Real Sociedad beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 on November 9th, 2014.
Atletico Madrid has had a very successful run over the past three seasons and 2014-2015 is no different. Sitting third in La Liga table, Atletico Madrid has also progressed to the quarterfinals of the Champions League, where they will play city rival Real Madrid on April 14th. Atletico Madrid has not lost in La Liga since a 2-0 loss to Celta Vigo on February 15th, but is only averaging 1.33 goals in those six games and has three ties.
Real Sociedad made a managerial change on November 10th, 2014, adding former Manchester United and Everton manager David Moyes , and Real Sociedad is 7-7-4 in La Liga play under the former English Premier League manager. Real Sociedad had a disappointing beginning of the season, falling out of the Europa League to Russian side Krasnodar and placed in the relegation zone, but Moyes has helped the team contend for the middle of the table. Asier Santana, Real Sociedad’s B team coach, led Real Sociedad to the 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid on November 9th, 2014.
The Basics
Who:
Atletico Madrid vs. Real Sociedad
What:
La Liga Game Week 30
When:
Tuesday, April 7
Where:
Estadio Vicente Calderon in Madrid, Spain
Time:
2:00 PM Eastern Time
Channel:
beIN Sports en Espanol (US)/Canal+ Liga (Spain)/For those looking for the channel in your home country, click here
Odds: Real Sociedad +769, Atletico Madrid -270, Draw +371
Stats You Need to Know
Scouting Atletico Madrid
Record: 19-5-5, 3rd (62 points)
Coach: Diego Simeone, 4th season
Goals Per Game: 1.9
Clean Sheets: 14
Leading Goal Scorer: Antoine Griezmann, 15
Assist Leader: Koke, 9
Card Leader: Gabi, 9 yellow cards and a red card
Scouting Real Sociedad
Record: 9-10-10, 10th (37 points)
Coach: David Moyes, 1st (took over in November 2014)
Goals Per Game: 1.17
Clean Sheets: 6
Leading Goal Scorer: Carlos Vela, 7
Assist Leader: Xabi Prieto, 6
Card Leader:Esteban Granero, 9 yellow cards