Hard-fought victory

It wasn’t an easy match. Beyond the events on the pitch, the situation in Valencia has impacted daily life—and football has been no exception. Despite the tragic images weighing heavily on everyone’s minds, the txuri-urdin team managed to stay focused, achieving a crucial victory that puts them back on track. A stunning goal from Kubo in the first half and a penalty from Oyarzabal in the second, secured a much-needed and well-deserved win for Imanol's side.

Real Sociedad began the match with confidence, with a play from Kubo that lacked a finishing touch followed by a free kick from Sergio that Aramburu nearly converted at the far post. The game stayed balanced until just after the half-hour mark, when Kubo opened the scoring with a brilliant solo move, cutting inside and curling the ball into the far corner. In added time, both sides came close to score: Real Sociedad with a shot from Oyarzabal cleared by a defender, and Sevilla with a similar chance involving Isaac and Zubeldia.

In the second half, Real Sociedad had to withstand increased pressure from the home side. Lukebakio had a good opportunity but sent it over the bar. The visitors regrouped and doubled their lead with a penalty, won by Zubimendi and converted by Oyarzabal, who slotted it perfectly against the post. From that point on, Real Sociedad kept control of the match, although Sevilla had a few isolated chances to reduce the deficit.

This victory brings Real Sociedad back on track, reinforcing their belief in the team’s potential. Now, it’s time to focus on Europe!

Match details:

Sevilla FC: Ferllo, Carmona, Marcao (Sow, 73’), Kike Salas, Pedrosa, Gudelj (captain), Sambi (Peque, 80’), Juanlu (Isra, 73’), Lukebakio, Idumbo (Navas, 25’), and Isaac (Iheanacho, 80’).

Real Sociedad: Remiro, Aramburu, Zubeldia, Aguerd, Javi López, Zubimendi, Sucic, Sergio Gómez (Magunazelaia, 89’), Brais Méndez (Olasagasti, 80’), Take, and Oyarzabal (captain) (Óskarsson, 80’).

Goals: 0-1: Take, 34’. 0-2: Oyarzabal (pen), 68’.

Referee: Muñiz Ruiz. Yellow cards: Isaac and Marcao for Sevilla, Sergio Gómez for Real Sociedad.