Real fell to UD Levante (1-2) at the Reale Arena in an uncontrolled match. The realistas were undone as Levante scored early on, rifling in two in total before the break. Real slump to defeat at the Reale Arena.
The visitors played at a high tempo from the off and were dangerous. They went ahead on 24’ thanks to a goal by Bardhi. The txuri urdin needed to react but could not capitalise on their chances. Before the break, Bardhi lashed a shot onto the post and Mayoral tried his luck to add a second. It was obvious that it would not be easy but we did not think it would be this hard.
Imanol made two changes at the break, Willian José fired home in the 48th minute to keep our hopes alive. The referee ruled out a penalty for Levante upon consultation with VAR. The team from San Sebastián pushed up higher but with no luck. Portu fired off a shot, rattling the crossbar. The txuri urdin went all out for a goal but to no avail.
First-half goals condemned Real to their second defeat at home this season. There are no easy opponents in LaLiga. It has become clear during today’s match. Aupa Real!
Match details:
Real Sociedad: Remiro, Gorosabel (Zaldua, min.73), Le Normand (Portu, min.46), Llorente, Monreal, Zubeldia, Merino, Sangalli (Willian José, min.46), Odegaard, Oyarzabal (cap) and Isak.
Levante UD: Aitor Fernández, Miramón, Postigo, Rubén Vezo, Clerc, Radoja, Campaña, Bardhi (Coke, min.85), Melero (Vukcevic, min.80), Morales (cap) and Mayoral (Roger, min.76).
Goals: 0-1: Bardhi, min.24. 0-2: Mayoral, min.40. 1-2: Willian José, min.48.
Referee: Melero López. Booked Willian José, Zaldua and Portu for Real Sociedad and Melero, Clerc, Postigo and Aitor Fernández for Levante UD.
Attendance: 28,142 spectators.
