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Real Sociedad and Celta face challenges in European competitions

The draws for the Europa League and the Conference League determined the opponents for Real Sociedad, Celta, and Getafe in their respective competitions.

28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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This Friday, the group stage draws for the Europa League and the Conference League took place in Monaco, where Real Sociedad and Celta were matched in the first tournament, while Getafe will participate in the second. Both Spanish teams will face a series of challenging opponents in UEFA.

Real Sociedad is placed in Pot 1, while Celta is in Pot 3, according to reports from Marca and Mundo Deportivo. The group configurations promise to be complicated for both teams, as they will compete against high-level clubs.

In the case of Real Sociedad, it was confirmed that they will face a very competitive group stage, according to reports from Mundo Deportivo, which notes that the team will have to measure up against prominent projects and face significant physical demands during their travels.

Among the rivals of Real Sociedad are important names such as Juventus and Crystal Palace. Additionally, they will face Union Saint-Gillois from Belgium, Bournemouth from England, and Lillestrøm from Norway, according to information from 20minutos.

On the other hand, Celta will also encounter similar challenges, competing against some of the same teams as Real Sociedad. The group stage presents a considerable challenge for both teams, with their paths already outlined once the draws are completed.

Getafe, for its part, will also learn its opponents in Europe, although their path will unfold in the Conference League. The situation of the three clubs reflects the landscape of Spanish football in European competitions.

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