REAL SOCIEDAD 1-1 AS MÓNACO

It could have been better

Another tie. After the draw in Eindhoven, la Real have once again taken one point and continue fighting in their group stage. This time, the txuri urdin faced AS Monaco at the Reale Arena. In general, the realistas played a good match where they grew into the game but they deserved more. 

La real were first to send out a warning shot when Januzaj fired home from outside the area. However, it was Monaco who opened the scoring in the 16’ when Disasi imposed his great aerial game after a corner kick. He was lucky as his shot hit the post and the ball hit Remiro’s back. Then, the ball slipped into the net to give the visitors the lead. Real had some difficulties on creating goal scoring chances and danger. The txuri urdin were close to score the equalizer when Aritz headed home. Nevertheless, he was bothered by a defender and missed his chance. 

La Real got off to a vibrant start to the second half. Portu tried his luck with a scissor kick that caused Nubel some problems. In that action, Merino capitalised on a great assist from Januzaj. Only he is capable of achieving the impossible. What a player! Draw was a fair result for both teams. The goal helped la Real to get up to speed and dominate the match more clearly in the following minutes. Then, Portu slotted home after a pass from Januzaj. Nonetheless, he hit the keeper. Januzaj had two chances. First, he headed home but he missed the target. Later, he could have added one more with a volley. Despite the final push, the scoreboard was the same.

One more point in a very difficult group. Europe is like that. It’s very demanding, but the journey is worth it. Let's keep up the good work! AupaReal!


Match sheet:

Real Sociedad: Remiro, Zaldua (Gorosabel, min.72), Aritz, Zubeldia, Aihen, Zubimendi, Guevara (Turrientes, min.61), Merino, Januzaj, Oyarzabal (cap)(Karrikaburu, min.90) and Portu (Barrenetxea, min.72).

AS Mónaco: Nubel, Sidibé (Aguilar, min.46), Disasi (cap), Badiashile, Caio (Pavlovic, min.90), Tchouameni, Lucas, Fofana (Golovin, min.65), Diatta, Diop (Maripán, min.74) and Boadu (Volland, min.65)

Goals: 0-1: Disasi, min.16. 1-1: Merino, min.53.

Referee: Ivanov (Rusia). Cautioned Aritz for Real Sociedad and Maripán, Volland and Disasi for AS Mónaco.

Attendance: 23,765 spectators.


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