Real Sociedad hand depleted Valencia another thrashing Real Sociedad 3-0 Valencia A big win for the Basque side

Valencia have had a tough week and it got even tougher in San Sebastian as they fell to a 3-0 loss against Real Sociedad.

With Valencia missing two players through suspension and another seven though injury, they had to put out a heavily depleted line-up and they were picked apart by La Real.

It took just 12 minutes for Mikel Merino to put the Basque side ahead, as he found space in between the two Valencia centre-backs and headed home as Joseba Zaldua put in a perfect cross.

Real Sociedad sought a second goal and got it just before half time as Nacho Monreal converted at a corner.

Things got even worse for Valencia as Adnan Januzaj hit a wonderous strike from distance to open the second half, making it a three-goal margin just days after Los Che also lost by three in the Champions League at Atalanta.

The scoreline didn't get any worse, but Valencia have lost Eliaquim Mangala to injury now as well.

They'll look forward to their week off and now set their sights on the upcoming home game against Real Betis.