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January 8, 2022 12:16 PM ET

90+5' END OF THE MATCH!

The match at the Reale Arena is over, Real Sociedad won! A very important win by the minimum difference against Celta to end the bad streak.

January 8, 2022 12:12 PM ET

90+1' Yellow card

Mikel Merino was cautioned for Real Sociedad.

January 8, 2022 12:08 PM ET

90' Additional time

Five more minutes will be played in the match.

January 8, 2022 12:06 PM ET

88' Substitution for Real Sociedad

Martin Zubimendi replaces Ander Guevara.

January 8, 2022 12:04 PM ET

85' Celta came closer

Iago Aspas' shot went wide of the right post.

January 8, 2022 12:02 PM ET

80' Substitution for Celta

Thiago Galhardo, who was shown a yellow card by the referee while warming up, replaces Denis Suarez.

January 8, 2022 11:56 AM ET

78' Three changes for Real Sociedad

Joseba Zaldua, Julen Lobete and Jon Guridi replace Andoni Gorosabel, Adnan Januzaj and Rafinha.

January 8, 2022 11:54 AM ET

75' Half hour of the second half

Real Sociedad continues to win. Celta tries to get closer to the rival goal, but without success.

January 8, 2022 11:53 AM ET

72' Yellow card!

Iago Aspas was cautioned for Celta.

January 8, 2022 11:49 AM ET

70' 20 minutes remaining

Real Sociedad keeps winning. Celta have had almost no ideas to hurt them.

January 8, 2022 11:48 AM ET

64' Yellow card

Aritz Elustondo was cautioned for Real Sociedad.

January 8, 2022 11:40 AM ET

63' Rafinha had it!

Mikel Merino's cross from the left, the Brazilian appeared alone to head, but the ball went wide.

January 8, 2022 11:40 AM ET

62' VAR decision: Offside!

The goal is disallowed for offside. Still 1-0.

January 8, 2022 11:38 AM ET

60' GOOOAL for Real Sociedad

ARITZ ELUSTONDO! Januzaj's cross from a free kick and the defender headed in front of goal, although the play is reviewed by VAR for a possible offside.

January 8, 2022 11:37 AM ET

58' Substitution for Celta

Enter Nolito in place of Franco Cervi.

January 8, 2022 11:34 AM ET

55' BALL TO THE POST! Celta was saved!

Januzaj's cross from the corner kick, Mikel Merino headed down and the ball hit the right post after bouncing on the ground.

January 8, 2022 11:32 AM ET

50' First minutes

Not much happens at the start of the second half, but Real Sociedad dominates the ball.

January 8, 2022 11:26 AM ET

Second half begins

The second half of the match gets underway.

January 8, 2022 11:21 AM ET

45+2' End of he first half

The first half ends at the Reale Arena. Real Sociedad wins by the narrowest of margins.

January 8, 2022 11:06 AM ET

45' Additional time

Two more minutes will be played in the first half.

January 8, 2022 11:04 AM ET

45' Real sociedad came closer

A cross from the left from a free kick was headed by Mikel Merino, but the ball went over the goal.

January 8, 2022 11:04 AM ET

43' Yellow card

Portu was cautioned for Real Sociedad.

January 8, 2022 11:02 AM ET

39' Substitution for Real Sociedad

Cristian Portugués 'Portu' enters in place of Alexander Isak, who leaves injured.

January 8, 2022 10:58 AM ET

35' Last 10 minutes of the first half

The score remained 1-0. The match has not had much dynamic and the few options created have been on the part of Real Sociedad.

January 8, 2022 10:56 AM ET

30' Yellow card

Santi Mina was cautioned for Celta.

January 8, 2022 10:49 AM ET

26' ¡DITURO!

Rafinha's cross was headed in by Aritz Elustondo, but the Argentine goalkeeper caught the ball.

January 8, 2022 10:45 AM ET

20' Great save by Dituro!

A good move generated by Real Sociedad with a ball into the box that was received by Mikel Merino, who crossed the ball bouncing off an opponent and requiring the goalkeeper to fly to catch the ball and prevent the second goal for the home team.

January 8, 2022 10:40 AM ET

15' First quarter of the match

Real Sociedad does not suffer the match. Celta lacks creativity to create space when they have the ball.

January 8, 2022 10:35 AM ET

13' GOOOOAL for Real Sociedad

MIKEL OYARZABAL! The captain scored after a great pass into the empty space and then entering the area and shooting, Matías Dituro saved and on the rebound he scored with an empty goal.

January 8, 2022 10:33 AM ET

10' Still 0-0

There are still no dangerous actions in the match. RealSociedad plays more in Celta's field and that allows them to look for the goal more often, but they still can't score.

January 8, 2022 10:30 AM ET

5' First minutes

The teams are settling on the field and for now we have no goal actions yet.

January 8, 2022 10:24 AM ET

Match starts!

The game between Real Sociedad and Celta de Vigo gets underway.

January 8, 2022 10:19 AM ET

Match Officials

Referee: Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez
Assistant No.1: Roberto Alonso Fernández
Assistant No.2: Juan José López Mir
Fourth official: David Recio Moreno
VAR: Xavier Estrada Fernandez
VAR Assistant: Adrián Cordero Vega
Delegate-Reporter: Jon Aguirre Huerga

January 8, 2022 10:17 AM ET

Teams on the field

Real Sociedad and Celta de Vigo players take the field at the Reale Arena.

January 8, 2022 10:16 AM ET

Substitutes - Celta

37. Coke Carrillo (GK), 05. Okay Yokuşlu, 07. Thiago Galhardo, 09. Nolito, 19. José Fontán, 20. Kevin Vázquez, 24. Jeison Murillo, 28. Carlos Domínguez, 29. Gabri Vega, 34. Fernando Medrano.

January 8, 2022 10:09 AM ET

Starting XI - Celta

1-4-1-3-2
| 01. Matías Dituro |
| 02. Hugo Mallo | 15. Joseph Aidoo | 04. Néstor Araujo | 17. Javi Galán |
| 08. Fran Beltrán |
| 23. Brais Méndez | 06. Denis Suárez | 11. Franco Cervi |
| 10. Iago Aspas | 22. Santi Mina |

Coach: Eduardo Coudet

January 8, 2022 10:08 AM ET

Substitutes - Real Sociedad

13. Matthew Ryan (GK), 02. Joseba Zaldua, 03. Martin Zubimendi, 04. Asier Illarramendi, 05. Igor Zubeldía, 07. Cristian Portugués, 14. Jon Guridi, 15. Diego Rico, 26. Jon Pacheco, 27. Beñat Turrientes, 35. Julen Lobete, 37. Näis Djouahra.

January 8, 2022 10:04 AM ET

Starting XI - Real Sociedad

1-4-3-3
| 01. Álex Remiro |
| 18. Andoni Gorosabel | 06. Aritz Elustondo | 24. Robin Le Normand | 12. Ahien Muñoz |
| 17. Rafinha | 16. Ander Guevara | 08. Mikel Merino |
| 11. Adnan Januzaj | 19. Alexander Isak | 10. Mikel Oyarzabal |

Coach: Imanol Alguacil

January 8, 2022 10:04 AM ET

Last five matches - Celta

January 5 - Copa del Rey: 2-1 vs Atl. Baleares (Lost)

January 2 - LaLiga: 0-2 vs Betis (Won)

December 17 - LaLiga: 3-1 vs Espanyol (Won)

December 14 - Copa del Rey: 1-2 vs Andorra (Won)

December 10 - LaLiga: 0-0 vs Mallorca

January 8, 2022 9:59 AM ET

Last five matches - Real Sociedad

January 5 - Copa del Rey: 2-3 vs Leganés (Won)

January 2 - LaLiga: 1-1 vs. Alavés

December 18 - LaLiga: 1-3 vs Villarreal (Lost)

December 15 - Copa del Rey: 0-3 vs Zamora (Won)

December 12 - LaLiga: 4-0 vs Betis (Lost)

January 8, 2022 9:57 AM ET

PREVIEW | Eduardo Coudet (Celta's coach)

"From what I had in my head, I had even discussed it with the president, which was to give greater importance to the Cup, there were different factors. In 15 days ago we would have given it more importance. It's no excuse but we had ten cases of covid and three or four played against Betis, making a great physical effort, and another five started the match against Atlético Baleares".

"The objective is clear from the start, which is to maintain the category without suffering and finish as high as possible, which logically is what we want. The accounts are made at the end of the season".

"Real Sociedad is not a decisive match, but we go out to win every game. Physically we will have to make an effort. We are going to face a great rival, one of the best players and with a great coach. We want to reverse the image of the Cup and show that we are doing well. In the first round we played a very good game but they won. It will be a tough match and we will have to play a great game to come out well."

January 8, 2022 9:50 AM ET

PREVIEW | Statements by Imanol Alguacil (Real Sociedad Coach)

"The numbers are there and I don't hide from them, if we've gone six league games without a win it's because we've done something wrong, but I think they're too few points for what I think we deserved. I think we are not getting it right at specific moments and that is preventing us from winning. And, even so, we are three points behind third and we are two points behind Villarreal, winning the European and Cup matches that have been in between."

"The team is whole, me too, because we know that small details usually score and what is happening is that they are falling towards the rival. But I've said it before, when we were first and unbeaten, we were not so good, and now we are not so bad. The team, then and now, has a lot of room for improvement."

"All the points are of great value, there are many teams with nothing to play for. We will see if we recover the good version of the beginning of the season, we have not lacked game, if possible we will even go out more motivated because we want to give a joy to all the fans".

"I expect a very open game, they don't care about the team in front of them. They have the level to be fighting for us in Europe, they have a great squad. They have gained a lot defensively, they are a team that has very good players, they have a brutal pressure after a loss, they have a very good ball exit".

January 8, 2022 9:45 AM ET

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January 8, 2022 9:35 AM ET

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January 8, 2022 9:30 AM ET

How to watch Real Sociedad vs Celta de Vigo Live Stream on TV and Online?

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January 8, 2022 9:25 AM ET

What time is Real Sociedad vs Celta de Vigo match for LaLiga?

This is the start time of the game Real Sociedad vs Celta de Vigo of 8th January 2022 in several countries:

Argentina: 12:15 PM on DirecTV
Bolivia: 11:15 AM on Star +
Brazil: 12:15 PM on Star +, GUIGO, NOW NET e Claro, ESPN (Brazil)
Chile: 12:15 PM on DirecTV
Colombia: 10:15 AM on DirecTV
Ecuador: 10:15 AM on DirecTV
USA (ET): 10:15 AM on ESPN+
Spain: 4:15 PM on Movistar+, Movistar Laliga
Mexico: 9:15 AM on Blue To Go VE
Paraguay: 11:15 AM on Star+
Peru: 10:15 AM on DirecTV
Uruguay: 12:15 PM on DirecTV

January 8, 2022 9:20 AM ET

Key player - Celta de Vigo

Celta's standout player is Iago Aspas. The 34-year-old Spanish striker is the team's top scorer in LaLiga this season with 10 goals, which he has achieved in 18 games played.

January 8, 2022 9:15 AM ET

Key player - Real Sociedad

In Real Sociedad, the presence of Mikel Oyarzabal stands out. The 24-year-old Spanish striker is the team's top scorer in LaLiga this season with six goals, which he has achieved in 13 games played.

January 8, 2022 9:10 AM ET

Real Sociedad vs Celta de Vigo history

These two teams have met 122 times. The statistics favor Real Sociedad, who have won 51 of those matches, while Celta have been victorious in 39, for a balance of 32 draws.

In the First Division...

Referring only to the times they have faced each other in LaLiga, we count 99 duels, where the numbers are in favor of Real Sociedad with 42 victories, while Celta has managed 32, for a balance of 25 draws. 

If we take into account the times that Real Sociedad has been at home in LaLiga, there are 49 matches, where they have the advantage with 29 victories over the seven that Celta has achieved and the 13 draws that have occurred.

January 8, 2022 9:05 AM ET

Celta de Vigo

Celta has had a very good recovery in the last few games. After struggling at the beginning of the season, the team coached by Eduardo Coudet has managed to climb to 12th place in the table and is looking to get closer to its other rivals. Maintaining the level and the positive streak is the main task for the Balaídos team.

January 8, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad is on a very negative streak in LaLiga, as they have not won in the last six matches they have played, with four defeats and two draws. It was exactly two months ago, when they defeated Osasuna, the last time they got three points and they need a victory at any cost to get back into the fight for the European cup places.

January 8, 2022 8:55 AM ET

The match will be played at the Reale Arena

The Real Sociedad vs Celta de Vigo match will be played at the Anoeta Stadium, or Reale Arena (so called for commercial reasons). This stadium, located in San Sebastian, in the province of Guipuzcoa in the Basque Country, Spain, was inaugurated in 1993 and has a capacity for 39,313 spectators.

January 8, 2022 8:50 AM ET

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January 8, 2022 8:45 AM ET
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