Real Sociedad vs Roma in Europa League 2023

Real Sociedad and Roma are set to face off in the knockout stage of the Europa League in 2023.

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This matchup promises to be a thrilling encounter between two top European football clubs.

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Real Sociedad, based in San Sebastian, Spain, has been in excellent form this season, sitting comfortably in the top four of La Liga.

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With a talented squad featuring the likes of Mikel Oyarzabal and David Silva, they will be looking to make a statement in the Europa League.

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Roma, on the other hand, has been going through a transitional period, with Jose Mourinho recently taking over as manager.

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However, they have some top-quality players in their ranks, including the likes of Lorenzo Pellegrini and Tammy Abraham, who will be looking to make their mark on the European stage.

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The first leg of the tie will take place at the Anoeta Stadium in San Sebastian, where Real Sociedad will look to gain an advantage.

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Overall, this matchup promises to be a closely contested battle between two top European clubs.

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