Real Sociedad, Celta Vigo seek crucial Europa League wins

Madrid, Nov 4 (UNI) Real Sociedad and Celta Vigo will look to strengthen their hopes of reaching the Europa League knockout stage when both Spanish sides play at home on Thursday. Real Sociedad sits 14th in the 36-team league phase with four points from three matches, while Celta is 25th, just outside the playoff places, despite winning away to Celtic in its previous European outing. The top eight teams qualify directly for the round of 16, while those finishing ninth through 24th enter a two-legged playoff. Celta hosts Belgian side union Saint-Gilloise at Balaidos Stadium looking to build on its…