Real won again in the league. The team from Gipuzkoa defeated Celta thanks to a goal by Brais in the first half, winning the first of two straight games against the side from Galicia.
The match got off to a bright start as Brais put Real ahead with a shot from outside the box that reached the back of the net near the post. A fantastic goal. The txuri urdin had chances to extend their lead, but Sadiq, in a fine move, was denied by the goalkeeper. Despite Vigo tried their best, the visitors defense remained solid throughout.
Two clear chances fell to Imanol's side early in the second half. Brais hit a direct free-kick on the woodwork, whereas Magunazelaia, with a loose ball in the area, narrowly missed the target. Remiro, always reliable, stopped an acrobatic attempt from De la Torre. The txuri urdin players managed the game well until the final whistle, not allowing any concessions to the home team.
Real won the first of the two games that will take place in the next days. Next up is a Copa del Rey match on Tuesday. It will be quite different, as the Copa has a different context and atmosphere. We are Real.
Match details:
RC Celta de Vigo: V. Guaita, O. Mingueza (Hugo Álvarez, min. 58), Núñez, C. Domínguez, Manu Sánchez, Tapia, Dotor, Miguel (C. Pérez, min. 58), De la Torre (Jailson, min. 76), Iago Aspas (c) (Douvikas, min. 58), and Strand Larsen (Williot, min. 76).
Real Sociedad: A. Remiro, Aramburu (Aritz, min. 46), Zubeldia (c), Le Normand, Pacheco, Aihen (Tierney, min. 39), Turrientes (Zakharyan, min. 78), Olasagasti (Merino, min. 65), Brais Méndez, Magunazelaia (Oyarzabal, min. 65), and Sadiq.
Goal: 0-1: Brais Méndez, min. 11
Referee: Figueroa Vázquez. Booked Miguel for Celta and Aramburu and Merino for Real Sociedad.