Why Real Sociedad's Success Shouldn't Surprise You

<p>If you look around Europe you'll see some unlikely clubs leading their domestic leagues. Leicester City sits atop the Premier League, AC Milan leads Serie A, but maybe the biggest surprise is in Spain…</p> <p>Through 9 rounds, Real Sociedad are in pole position in La Liga. The club boasts the most prolific offense and the league's top goalscorer.</p> <p>Today we analyze La Real's start and ask: what makes this Real Sociedad team so special? </p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong></p> <p>Alexandra Jonson (<a href= "https://twitter.com/AlexandraJonson">@AlexandraJonson</a>) is a freelance journalist and covers Spanish football.</p> <p><strong>Support Us:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/FootballToday">https://www.patreon.com/FootballToday</a></p> <p><strong>Follow Us:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/FT_Podcast_">@FT_Podcast_</a></p> <p><a href= "http://www.FootballTodayPodcast.com">www.FootballTodayPodcast.com</a></p> <p><strong>Music:</strong></p> <p>The music for this episode was provided under the Creative Commons license by <a href="http://www.sessions.blue/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Blue Dot Sessions</a>.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">‘The Summit’ by <a href= "http://www.sessions.blue/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blue Dot Sessions</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">‘Copper Halls’ by <a href= "http://www.sessions.blue/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blue Dot Sessions</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">‘Three Stories’ by <a href= "http://www.sessions.blue/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blue Dot Sessions</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">‘Castor Wheel Pivot’ by <a href= "http://www.sessions.blue/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blue Dot Sessions</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">‘Rose Ornamental’ by <a href= "http://www.sessions.blue/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blue Dot Sessions</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">‘Solemn Application’ by <a href= "http://www.sessions.blue/" target="_bla