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Motagua Visit Real Sociedad in Crucial Apertura 2024 Fixture

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Motagua Vs Real Sociedad Match

In a highly anticipated match-up in Tocoa, Honduras, Motagua will seek redemption following their previous 0-4 defeat against Real España. The match against Real Sociedad this Saturday marks the return to action for Motagua in the 12th round of the Apertura 2024 tournament. Despite the recent setback, the team is eager to maintain its strong away form, having gone five games unbeaten on the road this season.

Real Sociedad, who currently sit at the bottom of the standings, managed a 1-1 draw against Juticalpa FC in their last fixture. While they remain in ninth place with only nine points, tied with Génesis de Comayagua, they aim to capitalize on their home advantage at the Estadio Francisco Martínez in Tocoa.

Motagua, guided by coach Diego Vázquez, holds second place in the standings with 20 points, five points shy of the leaders Aurinegros. Their convincing 3-1 victory over Real Sociedad in the first round of matches this season provides them with a psychological edge going into this encounter.

The match, scheduled for a 7:15 PM kickoff, will be broadcast live on Deportes TVC. Overall, the historical series between these two teams sees Motagua leading with 20 wins out of 46 games, while Real Sociedad has won 11 times, with 15 matches ending in a draw. Specifically, at Tocoa, Real Sociedad has won 9 out of 22 encounters, with 9 draws, while Motagua has prevailed 4 times.

This match holds substantial importance for both sides. Motagua looks to close the gap on the current leaders, while Real Sociedad seeks crucial points to climb out of the relegation zone and improve their standings in the Apertura 2024 tournament.