Real Sociedad and Villarreal have drawn 1 point in their La Liga Europa League qualifying match, leaving both teams with the same record going into the final round of matches.
The two sides were tied at 2-2 after extra time in the first leg of their playoff tie, meaning they will now need to settle for a draw or a win in the second leg to progress to the next round of the competition.
Both teams will be looking to make up ground in their respective leagues as well, but the Europa League is likely to provide some much-needed motivation for both Real Sociedad and Villarreal ahead of the upcoming season.
Despite being knocked out of the Europa League earlier this year, Real Sociedad has bounced back strongly in La Liga, currently sitting in third place and just three points behind leaders Atletico Madrid. The Basque side's form has been impressive recently, winning four of their last five league games, including victories over Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Villarreal, meanwhile, has struggled in La Liga this season, currently sitting in 16th place and just six points clear of relegation. However, the Yellow Submarine have had a strong run in the Europa League, reaching the quarter-finals before losing to Manchester United in a dramatic penalty shootout.
As the Europa League qualification matches conclude, it will be interesting to see how Real Sociedad and Villarreal fare in their remaining fixtures, and whether either team can use the success of the Europa League campaign to boost their chances of success in La Liga.