Real Sociedad Remains Group D Leader Despite Goalless Draw with Salzburg

Sociedad and Inter Milan set for Dec. 12 showdown to determine group winner, while Salzburg eyes Europa League advancement.

Real Sociedad was held to a 0-0 draw by Salzburg in the Champions League, but remains at the top of Group D.
Despite the draw, Sociedad and Inter Milan have both advanced to the round of 16, with a match on Dec. 12 set to decide the group winner.
Sociedad only needs a draw in the upcoming match as it holds the tiebreaker over Inter on overall goal difference in the group.
Salzburg's goalkeeper, Alexander Schlager, made several saves to deny Sociedad, contributing to the goalless draw.
Salzburg will host Benfica in two weeks, needing a draw to secure third place and advance to the Europa League knockout playoffs round in February.