Real Sociedad vs RC Celta de Vigo

Real Sociedad host Celta Vigo in a fixture that already carries early-season weight. Real Sociedad sit 19th in La Liga without a point after an opening 1-0 loss at Real Betis, while Celta Vigo are mid-table with a point from a goalless draw against Valencia. It is still early, but a sluggish start can snowball fast, so both sides will want a lift at the Reale Arena. Real Sociedad's warning signs run deeper than the table: they leaked 10 goals across five pre-season friendlies, a defensive worry heading into this game. Their attacking hopes rest on captain Mikel Oyarzabal, Takefusa Kubo, and Ander Barrenetxea. Celta Vigo, under Claudio Giraldez, look sturdier early on, with Marcos Alonso and goalkeeper Ionut Radu standing out, and they face Osasuna and Athletic Club before this trip. Historically Real Sociedad hold the edge, winning 19 of 51 meetings to Celta Vigo's 14, including a 2-1 win in their last encounter back in January. Our prediction: 2-1