Real couldn't redeem themselves from the Copa disappointment and once again suffered a defeat, this time in the league, at the Sánchez Pizjuán. Real Sociedad squad, featuring several new faces in the starting eleven, completed an inconsistent match that prevented them from securing a positive result on Andalusian turf.
A dismal start to the game cast a shadow over the entire match. Within the first fifteen minutes, the txuri urdin were already two goals behind on the scoreboard. The defense were overwhelmed, and En-Nesiry, on two occasions, gave the lead to the hosts. Despite some early attacking sparks from Imanol's side, they lacked the finishing touch. The txuri urdin enjoyed more possession, and although Nylan had little to do, a late first-half penalty, converted by André Silva, narrowed the deficit just before the players headed to the dressing room.
The earlier goal, promising at first, turned out to be a fleeting hope, as the team failed to sustain its positive momentum in the second half. Ramos' goal, originated from yet another set-piece, ultimately sealed another league defeat for the txuri urdin, prolonging the challenging period for the realistas. In extra time, a direct free-kick from Brais Méndez narrowed the gap, but time was running out.
The league standings are becoming a concern, and there is a need to reverse this trend. But before that, on Tuesday, there's a crucial match on Tuesday, where everything else should be temporarily set aside to focus on the heroic task of overturning the Champions League tie against Paris Saint-Germain. We are Real.
Match details:
Sevilla FC: Nylan, Navas (cap) (Juanlu, min.46), Badé (Nianzou, min.86), Ramos, Salas, Pedrosa, Óliver (Bueno, min.92), Soumaré, Hannibal (Suso, min.53), Isaac (Veliz, min.86), and En-Nesyri.
Real Sociedad: Remiro, Aramburu, Zubeldia, Pacheco, Tierney (Javi Galán, min.84), Zubimendi (Glez. de Zárate, min.73), Olasagasti (Magunazelaia, min.84), Turrientes, Zakharyan (Brais Méndez, min.61), Sadiq, and André Silva (Becker, min.73).
Goals: 1-0: En-Nesyri, min.11. 2-0: En-Nesyri, min.13. 2-1: André Silva (pen.), min.45+5. 3-1: Ramos, min.66. 3-2: Brais Méndez, min.92).
Referee: Busquets Ferrer. Booked Nianzou for Sevilla FC and Pacheco and Zubeldia for Real Sociedad.