As well as leading the table since mid-October, Sociedad are arguably Spain’s most exciting team right now, scoring an unbeatable 21 goals this term yet with the second best defence, conceding only four times.
The expansive side is led by the likes of World Cup winner David Silva, former Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj and Sweden forward Alexander Isak, plus homegrown talent such as Spain forward Mikel Oyarzabal, who is the league’s top scorer with six goals.
“What we are doing right now is tremendous but what makes me most proud is how we are doing it,” said coach Imanol Alguacil after his side beat Cadiz 1-0 on Sunday which sent them three points clear at the top of the table after 10 games.
Sociedad are three points ahead of second-placed Atletico Madrid and 12 ahead of Barca, who have two games in hand, and six clear of champions Real Madrid who have one in hand.