Real Sociedad will resume its training routine on Tuesday, October 18 at 6:00 p.m. in the Zubieta center, after having enjoyed a rest on a holiday Monday. The objective is to prepare for the afternoon match against Union Saint-Gilloise in the European competition, scheduled for 6:45 p.m. The technical direction's plan, headed by Matarazzo, follows the same logic as the previous day: a recovery day followed by afternoon training sessions.
On Monday, the team will completely disconnect, taking advantage of the holiday for the players to recover from the victory against Deportivo in Anoeta. On Tuesday, the first session will take place in Zubieta, where the players will return to work calmly, avoiding the burden of a morning training session. This approach seeks to maximize recovery and keep players in optimal condition for the European match.
On Wednesday, Real Sociedad will move to the Den Dreef stadium, in Leuven, for a final rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. This training will take place in the same setting as the next match, allowing the players to familiarize themselves with the surroundings and ground conditions. Matarazzo's strategy aligns with that used in the club's last European outing at Old Trafford, where he alternated training at Zubieta in the morning and a post-match trip.
The coaching staff is also closely monitoring the recovery of players who are not in top form. Héctor Fort, who arrived just in time for the league call, and Marchal, who was unable to participate after a single training session, are under observation. In addition, Luken Beitia suffered a physical mishap during training after yesterday's match, which left him with a minor injury and he is awaiting medical tests. The team is looking to ensure that all players are available and fit for the match against Union Saint-Gilloise.
With final preparation underway, Real Sociedad is concentrating on fine-tuning tactics and physical condition before facing its Belgian rival. Next up will be Thursday afternoon's game, where the club hopes to continue its European campaign with the same energy it showed in its recent home win.