Barcelona began their Primera Division title defence with a 1-0 victory at Athletic Bilbao. The fixture was the third in succession between the two teams after Athletic had embarrassed Barca 5-1 on aggregate in the Spanish Supercopa. However, unlike nine days ago, when the hosts won 4-0 at San Mames, reigning Spanish and European champions Barca were far less erratic and, crucially, through Lu...Full Story »

David Moyes has defended the start to his reign as Real Sociedad boss, but admitted his side had to play more attractive football. The former Manchester United and Everton boss has presided over two goalless draws and a 3-0 win since succeeding Jagoba Arrasate, but faces his sternest test on Sunday when he takes his side to Villarreal. The Basques were criticised for failing to beat Segunda Di...Full Story »

Real Sociedad defender Gorka Elustondo is certain his side will not be in for an easy ride when they take on Eibar in the promoted Basque minnows' first ever game in the Primera Division. La Real finished seventh in the league last season and are on the verge of qualifying for the Europa League, but Elustondo is wary of the threat his side's neighbours pose, especially as the game is at their t...Full Story »

Barcelona endured another miserable trip to the Anoeta on Saturday as Real Sociedad produced a brilliant team display to beat the under-par Catalan giants 3-1. The Basque outfit, who defeated Barcelona 3-2 in the corresponding fixture last term, went ahead in the 32nd minute when Gorka Elustondo's header found the net via the shoulder of visiting defender Alex Song. Lionel Messi equalised four...Full Story »

Real Sociedad midfielder Gorka Elustondo is determined to secure the club's Primera Division survival with a win which would condemn Racing Santander to the drop. Sociedad are nine points clear of the drop zone and victory against Racing would secure their place among the elite. It would be a notable achievement for the San Sebastian club after leaving it until the last day of the season last ...Full Story »