2021-22 Europa League: head-to-head Real Sociedad - AS Monaco FC, Thursday 30/09/2021

With nearly 15 million followers on social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, as of 01/09/2021), AS Monaco FC (Ligue 1 Uber Eats) has nearly six times as many as Real Sociedad (LaLiga Santander), who count 2.5 million, as the two clubs prepare to face each other on Matchday 2 of Group B of the 2021-22 Europa League at the Reale Arena (San Sebastian, ESP) authorised to host 24,000 spectators, this Thursday 30/09/2021 (kick-off at 18:45 CET).

The Spanish club's turnover (excluding transfers) for the 2019-20 financial year was €82.9m, compared to a turnover of €62.3m for AS Monaco over the same period. Data for the 2020-21 financial year has not yet been released.

The average attendance at the Reale Arena during Real Sociedad's first three home league games was 15,777, for an average fill rate of 39.4%. Following a court ruling, the Basque club has been able to host its home games with a 60% capacity - the national capacity limit - since Matchday 5, whereas the Basque local authorities currently impose a 30% cap on stadiums in the region. With an average of 6,544 spectators…