Spaniards wary of Aberdeen threat

REAL SOCIEDAD coach Jagoba Arrasate watched Aberdeen’s Europa League win in Holland and admitted he was impressed.

By The Newsroom Saturday, 26th July 2014, 1:03 pm

Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes celebrates with star man Jonny Hayes after Gronigen win. Picture: SNS

Derek McInnes’ side will travel to Spain next week for a glamour game against the La Liga side after they stunned Groningen with a 2-1 away win. Sociedad are in the Netherlands for their pre-season training camp and Arrasate travelled to watch the second-leg tie.

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He said: “We must be careful, especially in our home game, because the Scottish side are dangerous away. They are strong and powerful and they were very consistent defensively.