In the second round of the 2019-2020 La Liga Europa League, Real Sociedad and Villarreal have both secured their places in the top two spots with a win or draw. The two teams will now face each other in the semi-finals to determine who will advance to the final tournament.
Real Sociedad has been one of the most impressive teams this season, having won seven out of eight games so far. They have scored 67 goals in those games, which is second only to Real Madrid's 68 goals. However, they also conceded 55 goals in those same games, which is third worst in the league behind Atletico Madrid (54) and Barcelona (52).
On the other hand, Villarreal has struggled throughout the campaign, scoring just 28 goals in 13 games. They've also conceded more than half their opponents' goals, which is fourth worst in the league behind Athletic Bilbao (27), Real Madrid (24), and Deportivo de la Coruña (22). Despite this, Villarreal still managed to secure a spot in the next round by beating Sevilla in the first leg of the play-off.
The match between Real Sociedad and Villarreal is sure to be a high-pressure affair as both sides have shown that they can compete at the highest level. With the goal of securing a spot in the final tournament, it remains to be seen how the two teams perform in this crucial match.