Real Sociedad have warmed up for a key week of action with a 3-1 La Liga home loss to Villarreal.
La Real have struggled for form across all competitions since the start of 2024 with just two wins in eight league games.
Alongside their league issues, a 2-0 Champions League last 16 first leg defeat at Paris Saint-Germain was a major setback, and they sit sixth in La Liga.
A midweek Copa del Rey semi final second leg against Mallorca could offer a boost following a 0-0 draw in Palma at the start of February.
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