Celta Vigo midfilder Augusto Fernández is tackled by Real Madrid's Henrique Casimero. (Photo : Getty Images)
Real Sociedad (2-4-3, 9 points) and Celta Vigo (5-1-3, 18 points) are scheduled to square off for a 2015-2016 La Liga battle at the Anoeta Stadium on October 31st, Saturday.
Txuriurdin snapped their three-game winless skid after notching a dominating 4-0 win over bottom-dwelling club Levante last Sunday at the Estadi Ciutat de València, as reported by ESPN.
Mexican winger Carlos Vela scored a double at the 8th and 84th for David Moyes' side while forward Imanol Agirretxe and midfielder Asier Illarramendi contributed one each at the 35th and 82nd on the way to the blowout victory.
Celta Vigo missed the chance to take over league leadership as they succumbed to powerhouse and current league leaders Real Madrid, 1-3, at the Estadio Municipal de Balaídos also last Sunday.
Los Blancos superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammate, Danilo, put the visitors ahead 2-0 early in the first half before Celtics defender Gustavo Cabral was sent off at the 57th minute after receiving a second yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct, as per SkySports.
Os Celestes winger Nolito put the hosts on the board with a goal at the 85th, but Real's Brazilian defender Marcelo sealed the game in injury time with a short range shot.
Eduardo Berizzo's men may be disappointed with their loss to a strong team like Real, but they will be back with a vengeance against the Royals this weekend.
The prediction is a 4-1 decision for Celta Vigo.
Real Sociedad starting lineup (4-2-3-1 formation): Rulli; Zaldua, Gonzalez, Martinez, Berchiche; Illarramendi, Bergara; Vela, Prieto, Zurutuza; Agirretxe
Celta Vigo starting lineup (4-3-3 formation): Alvarez; Mallo, Cabral, Gomez, Jonny; Wass, Fernández, Bergara; Orellana, Aspas, Nolito
