Deportivo La Coruna vs Real Sociedad preview - Sutil looks to inspire Sociedad

Real Sociedad winger Francisco Sutil is dreaming of a possible European adventure just a year after playing third-tier football in Spain - although his first goal is to help the club end any relegation fears as soon as possible.

Promoted Sociedad head to Deportivo La Coruna on Monday having so far enjoyed an impressive first season back in the top flight - starting the weekend just three points off the top six.

However, with the relegation zone only 10 points away, the Basque side are understandably paying as much attention to events below them as above.

Sutil, who was playing for Segunda Division B side Eibar last season while Sociedad were winning the Segunda Division title, told AS: "To go from the Segunda B to Europe in one year would be a dream.

"We`re an ambitious team, but we need to be cautious, thinking first about getting enough points to stay up, and then we will go for the Europa League.

"Nobody should think that once we`ve achieved safety then we are going to relax, because we know how nice it is for a player to fight for that goal."

While Sociedad have European aspirations, Depor will simply be hoping to preserve their Primera Division status at this point.

They have drawn their last three matches and were left just three points above the bottom three following their 0-0 tie with Osasuna last week.

Speaking ahead of Monday night`s game, Depor defender Aythami said: "I think it`s very important not to let any points slip away at our ground.

"The best way to make good the points from the draws against Almeria and Osasuna is to pick up three points at the Riazor."