Relegation dogfight brewing as Cultural Leonesa host Real Sociedad B
Two teams fighting to avoid the drop zone clash at Reino de León, with just two points separating 16th-placed Cultural Leonesa and Real Sociedad B in 17th.
A proper six-pointer in the making as Cultural Leonesa welcome Real Sociedad B to Reino de León this Saturday, with both sides desperate to put some daylight between themselves and the relegation trapdoor.
Battle at the bottom
It’s squeaky bum time for these two sides hovering perilously close to the drop zone in LaLiga Hypermotion. Cultural Leonesa currently sit 16th with 23 points, while the Basque youngsters from Real Sociedad B are just two points behind in 17th position.
Neither team comes into this one with much wind in their sails. The hosts are looking to bounce back after taking a beating against Las Palmas, while Real Sociedad’s reserve side will be hoping to recover from their disappointing loss to AD Ceuta FC.
Match details
- When: Saturday, January 3rd at 14:00 local time
- Where: Reino de León stadium
- Broadcast: LaLiga Hypermotion TV
- Live updates: Available on MARCA.com and Radio MARCA
What’s at stake
With the second division season approaching the halfway mark, these early January fixtures can be absolutely crucial for setting the tone for the remainder of the campaign. Both managers will know that a win here could provide some much-needed breathing space from the relegation scrap.
Cultural Leonesa will fancy their chances at home, but the young talents from San Sebastián will be desperate to prove themselves and climb out of danger. The two-point gap between these sides might not seem like much on paper, but in a tight league table, it could make all the difference come May.
Expect a proper battle with neither side willing to give an inch. As they say in my neck of the woods, this one’s going to be a right Bobby Moore – a proper war!