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Reds need to repeat Real Sociedad's rare defeat

Real Sociedad have first place in their hands as we head into Thursday's final game at their Reale Arena but know that if they were to lose by two clear goals, just as they did in Sunday's home defeat to Real Betis in La Liga, they would be replaced at the summit by the Reds.

Manuel Pellegrini's Betis side, who are guaranteed top spot in Europa League Group C, travelled to San Sebastian at the weekend and triumphed 2-0.

Real Sociedad's no.9 Carlos Fernandez came the closest to scoring in the first half, when his shot was deflected against the post, and he was denied early in the second half when Portuguese goalkeeper Rui Silva made a decent stop.