Real Sociedad remains strong at home, securing a 2-0 victory over Real Betis tonight. Two key moments in the first half allowed the txuri-urdin to clinch three valuable points and move closer to the top of the table.
The match took an early turn in Real Sociedad's favor, as they went ahead before the 15th minute due to an own goal by Betis. A quick attack down the left flank enabled Aihen to send in a dangerous cross, which Llorente unintentionally deflected into his own net while trying to clear it. Shortly after, around the 30-minute mark, Mikel Oyarzabal doubled the lead by converting a penalty after being fouled, scoring his 100th goal for the club. The visitors, apart from a few set-piece opportunities, rarely troubled Remiro.
In the second half, the intensity of the match decreased as the txuri-urdin maintained their control, limiting any significant chances for Real Betis. The game gradually fizzled out, securing another victory that reinforces Imanol’s side’s strong home form.
Match sheet:
Real Sociedad: Remiro, Aramburu, Zubeldia, Aguerd (Pacheco, min.46), Aihen, Zubimendi, Turrientes (Marín, min.55), Brais Méndez (Olasagasti, min.80), Barrene (Sergio Gómez, min.55), Take and Oyarzabal (cap)(Sadiq, min.71).
Real Betis: Rui Silva, Sabaly, Bartra (cap), Llorente, Perraud, Altimira (Mateo, min.84), Lo Celso, Guirao (Iker, min.55), Jesús (Juanmi, min.84), Abde (Chimy Ávila, min.55) and Vitor Roque (Bakambu, min.71).
Goals: 1-0: Llorente (p.p.), min.14. 2-0: Oyarzabal (pen.), min.31.
Referee: Hernández Maeso. Booked Oyarzabal, Aguerd and Barrene for Real Sociedad and Bartra and Chimy Ávila for Real Betis.
Attendance: 28.119 spectators.