Sanse are looking to put their setback behind them at Zubieta. Real Sociedad’s reserve side face Granada on Sunday at 14:00, with two challenges in front of them: recover mentally from the previous round’s defeat in Ceuta and put an end to their difficulties at home. They face a demanding test against an opponent also searching for answers.
The defeat hit the dressing room hard and prompted a public reprimand from Jon Ansotegi, who criticised his young players’ lack of competitive maturity. Beyond the need for a response in confidence, Sanse also have an urgent home problem to address.
Ansotegi will have to manage a squad weakened by physical fatigue and a packed schedule in recent weeks. Granada arrive with their pride wounded and doubts to contend with after a league start that has fallen short of their promotion ambitions.
Zubieta will host a contest between Sanse’s young players, eager to impose their tempo, and the urgency surrounding the Andalusian side. For Sanse, the task is to respond on the pitch after the setback in Ceuta while also tackling their struggles at home.
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