Óskarsson tops Europe, four called up for Spain

Óskarsson: Europe's most efficient striker

Orri Óskarsson is turning heads across Europe's top five leagues, and the numbers back it up. The Real Sociedad striker finished the LaLiga season with a scoring rate that puts him ahead of names like Mbappé and Lewandowski when measured by goals per 90 minutes. He scored in three consecutive matches to close the campaign, including the 1–1 draw against Espanyol, showing the kind of poacher's instincts that make him one of the revelations of the season. (1)

Four txuri-urdin called up for Spain

Mikel Oyarzabal, Jon Martín, Sergio Gómez, and Beñat Turrientes have all joined the Spain national team camp in Las Rozas ahead of World Cup preparations. The quartet reported on Saturday afternoon. It is a strong recognition of Real Sociedad's talent pipeline, especially with young players like Martín and Turrientes getting the nod from the national setup. (3)

Women's team close at home

Real Sociedad Femenina play their final home match of the season on Sunday at 12:00 against Atlético de Madrid at Zubieta. The team have already secured Champions League qualification, so the mood should be celebratory, a chance to close the home campaign in front of your fans with European football already locked in. (2)

Sources

  • 1. mundodeportivo.com — Ni Mbappé ni Lewandowski: los números de Orri Óskarsson asombran a las cinco grandes ligas
  • 2. mundodeportivo.com — La Real baja el telón a un año de Champions en Zubieta frente al Atlético
  • 3. mundodeportivo.com — El cuarteto de la Real Sociedad ya está con la selección en Las Rozas
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