The Europa League and the Champions League are two of the most prestigious competitions in European football, with the winners often securing their place in next season's competition. Real Sociedad and Villarreal have been battling it out for a place in these competitions in La Liga, with both teams currently sitting mid-table.
Real Sociedad is one of the biggest clubs in Spain, having won three La Liga titles in the last four years. The club has struggled to find consistency this season, however, as they sit just outside the play-off places in the league table. Despite this, Real Sociedad still boasts some talented players such as Iker Muniain and Yeray Litoranga, who could potentially help them reach the Europa League or Champions League next season.
Villarreal, on the other hand, has had a more successful campaign so far this season. The team has been consistently performing well in La Liga, currently sitting in fifth place, and they have also reached the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey. Villarreal has also shown great form in recent weeks, beating Barcelona in their latest match to secure a spot in the Europa League quarter-finals.
Both Real Sociedad and Villarreal will be looking to continue their impressive performances in the upcoming matches and hope that they can make it into the Europa League or Champions League next season. With their strong squads and experienced managers, there is no doubt that both teams have what it takes to achieve success in Europe's premier tournaments.