The lessons learned in qualifying and the Nations League campaigns that followed Ibrahimovic's retirement from the national side in 2016 have put Andersson's team among the dark horses with a strong chance at Euro 2020.
Darwin Nunez came off the bench to score twice as Liverpool snatched a sensational 2-1 Premier League win at Newcastle United on Sunday.
Real Sociedad are fourth in the table on 28 points, three points behind third-placed Sevilla.
A red card for a moment of madness from Marcus Danielson brought Sweden's Euro 2020 to an abrupt end as they crashed out with a 2-1 defeat in their last-16 match against Ukraine on Tuesday.
A summary of Saturday's action in the English Premier League.
A howler by Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea gifted West Ham United three vital points in their battle against relegation as the hosts secured a 1-0 Premier League win.
Everton's Abdoulaye Doucoure scored an extra-time winner as they edged Rotherham United 2-1 in an absorbing FA Cup
Liverpool snatched three points with a wild 1-0 victory over relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest.
IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Sunday
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
Real Madrid were dumped out of the Copa del Rey at the quarter-final stage on Thursday after losing 4-3 at home to Real Sociedad, while record 30-times winners Barcelona were sent crashing out of the Copa del Rey in a 1-0 defeat at Athletic Bilbao.
England have lost to Germany in their last three knockout meetings at major tournaments
Chelsea have topped the spending list with Manchester United not far behind, but West Ham United's business epitomises the TV riches which give all Premier League clubs spending power that only the elite teams in Spain or Germany can dream of.
IMAGES from EPL matches played on Thursday.
Alaba strike on Clasico debut gives Real Madrid 2-1 win at Barcelona.
Images from the Nations League matches played on Thursday.
A summary of Thursday's matches in the Europa League.
A summary of Wednesday's action in the Premier League.
Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday night.
IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday.
North Macedonia ask UEFA to probe Austria's Arnautovic's goal celebration during their Euro 2020 match on Sunday. The 32-year-old Marko Arnautovic, who has Serbian background, apologised on Monday for his reaction towards North Macedonia fans but denied he had using racist language towards them.
IMAGES from soccer matches played in the English Premier League and the La Liga on Monday.
Images from action in the Europa League matches on Thursday.
A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.
Striker Mariano's header was glanced onto the crossbar by Sociedad's Andoni Gorosabel while the loose ball fell to Marco Asensio, whose shot was deflected wide for a corner from which Raphael Varane header hit the top of the bar.
Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.
IMAGES from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday.
News of all that transpired on and off the football field.
Jubilant fans thronged central Belgrade, bringing traffic at the main Republic Square to a halt as they waved Serbian flags and hooted their car horns.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
Quaison fires Sweden to extra-time World Cup playoff win over Czechs
Images and summary of all the World Cup 2022 qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.
Brighton and Hove Albion scored late to earn a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace. Sheffield United and Fulham also drew 1-1 as both teams picked up their first points.
Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho scored two poacher's goals as they beat Manchester United 3-1 in their FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday to set up a last-four clash against Southampton.
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.
Barcelona finally made a statement of intent in what has been a chaotic season as they came from behind to beat La Liga leaders Real Sociedad 2-1 at home on Wednesday.
