SILVA FEATURED IN WIN AT ELCHE
Spanish playmaker David Silva was featured from the start as his Real Sociedad side sealed a 2-1 win over home team Elche to boost their push for European football. David Silva played from start until the 79thminute before he was replaced by Spanish player AihenMunoz. Ex-Manchester City midfielder David Silva has a return of one goal and three assists in 21 Spanish La Liga appearances this season. In addition, he made four Europa League appearances in the colours of Real Sociedad beforethe Spanish La Liga heavyweights were eliminated from the competition.
Real Sociedad are in the fight for European football this season and a win over Elche has provided a big boost for them. They had to fight for the win over Elche after Real Sociedadconceded the first goal of the game thanks to the third minute strike from Guido Carrillo. Two goals in eight first half minutes helped Real Sociedad overcome the setback of the early goal conceded. With the help of the two goals, Real Sociedad were able to boost their push for European football. David Silva was responsible for the two goals as he provided the assists.
Norwegian attacker Alexander Sorloth levelled proceedings for Sociedad just after the hour mark before French defender Robin Le Normand scored the winning six minutes from the half-time interval.
The away win over Elche made it two straight victories for Real Sociedad in the league and a four-match unbeaten run on the back of the defeat to hosts Real Madrid last month. Real Sociedad have three wins and a draw from their last four league games.
Apart from Real Sociedad, Sevilla, Atletico Madrid and Real Betis are in a fight for Champions League football. With seven league games to play, Real Sociedad are three points off Atletico Madrid in fourth place. Real Sociedad are in sixth place, while Real Betis are in fifth place and one point off Atletico Madrid. Sevilla are in third place and three points ahead of Atletico Madrid.