In the race to secure their place in next season's UEFA Champions League, Real Sociedad and Villarreal are neck-and-neck as they look to progress through the Europa League qualifying rounds.
Both teams have had strong performances this season, with Real Sociedad finishing second in La Liga behind Barcelona, while Villarreal finished third. Both clubs have also qualified for the Europa League knockout stages.
However, it is clear that there is a close battle between these two sides as they fight to secure their place in Europe's elite club competition. With just one point separating them on the final table, every game is crucial for both teams.
Villarreal has already booked their place in the Europa League knockout stages, but Real Sociedad still have work to do if they want to make it into the last eight. The Basque side will be looking to continue their momentum from the group stage, where they narrowly missed out on a place in the quarter-finals.
The two teams have met each other twice so far this season, with Real Sociedad winning both games. However, Villarreal will not be taking this lightly, knowing that any defeat could put them at risk of missing out on European football.
As the Europa League qualifying rounds continue, it remains to be seen who will emerge victorious in this thrilling race for Europe. But one thing is certain – both Real Sociedad and Villarreal are determined to secure their place in the top flight of European football, no matter what the cost.