Lead Slips Away

Real Sociedad faced Deportivo Alavés at the Reale Arena in their third match of the season, suffering a 1-2 defeat largely due to Mikel Oyarzabal's red card.

The first half was fiercely competitive, with both teams having some clear chances. Oyarzabal received a red card in the 29th minute after a VAR review for a tough tackle. Despite this setback, Real Sociedad went ahead in the 33rd minute with a brilliant cross from Sergio Gómez, which Brais Méndez converted into a goal. However, just before halftime, Asier Villalibre equalized for Alavés with a penalty awarded for a foul in the box.

The second half remained tightly contested with limited opportunities for either team. In the 77th minute, T. Martinez scored for Alavés with a well-placed shot after a precise pass, giving the visitors the lead. Real Sociedad pushed hard in the final moments but couldn’t find the equalizer.

This defeat marks a challenging setback for the Donostia side. They will now look ahead to their next match against Getafe on Sunday at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez.

Match Details

Real Sociedad: Remiro, H. Traoré, Zubeldia (Turrientes, 81'), Pacheco (Martín, 46'), Javi López, Zubimendi, Brais Méndez (Marín, 81'), Sergio Gómez (Olasagasti, 81'), Take, Becker (Sadiq, 66') and Oyarzabal (cap).

Deportivo Alavés: Sivera, Novoa, A. Abqar, Pica, Diarra (Manu Sánchez, 63'), Guevara (cap), Carlos V. (Blanco, 90+1'), Guridi, A. Rebbach (T. Martinez, 70'), Protesoni (Stoichkov, 46') and Villalibre (Kike, 63').

Goals: 1-0: Brais Méndez, 33'; 1-1: Asier Villalibre, 45+5'; 1-2: T. Martinez, 77

Referee: Sánchez Martínez. Yellow cards were issued to Pacheco, Zubeldia, Take, Martín from Real Sociedad, and Stoichkov, A. Rebbach, Sivera, Manu Sánchez from Alavés. Oyarzabal was sent off with a direct red card (30').