Real Sociedad will head to Denmark for the first leg of their Europa League knockout round playoff against FC Midtjylland.

Midtjylland, entering the Europa League knockout playoffs as an unseeded team, had a mixed league phase. They started strong with seven points from three matches but faltered with three straight defeats. However, they rebounded with a 2-0 win over Ludogorets and a crucial 2-2 draw against Fenerbahce.

This is their third appearance in the knockout stages, and they’ll face Spanish opposition for the first time. After a winter break, they’ve had ample time to prepare, but their home record in the group phase was poor, winning just once in four matches (D2, L1).

Real Sociedad finished two points ahead of Midtjylland in the league phase. After a slow start, they ended with three wins in their last four games, all at home. They’ll aim for a strong performance in Denmark before hosting the second leg at home, where they’ve been dominant in recent games.

Despite their good form, Real Sociedad have struggled in knockout stages of major European competitions, failing to win any of their last 13 (D4, L9).

Prediction：FC Midtjylland 1-1 Real Sociedad

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