REAL SOCIEDAD 1-0 VILLARREAL CF

Superior

Today’s win is a huge achievement. For 90 minutes, la Real were clearly the superior side. One more goal by Brais in the 32nd minute gave the txuri urdin all the three points. 

La Real were in control of the match at all times. It was difficult to create chances as the Yellows were solid in defence. However, the txuri urdin looked dominant and were able to control the visitors’ efforts. Brais enjoyed a great chance to open the scoring as he was in front of Rulli but his shot crashed into the keeper's body. After the half-hour mark, Merino slipped a pass over the top for Brais, who delivered an imperious display to beat Rulli. La Real took the lead thanks to their persistence. A well-deserved lead at the break.

The second half started with a good chance for the hosts when a cross from Kubo did not find either the finish of Silva or Sorloth. Villarreal’s first dangerous chance was a crossed shot from Morales that went just wide. La Real continued to play very well and had another chance to extend their lead, but Rulli denied Sorloth. The side from San Sebastian did not let their opponents think at any time, breaking their defense. It was a brilliant match.

A real triumph that reaffirms the competitive level of this team. Playing games both on Thursdays and Sunday but maintaining the same level of demand. Three seasons like this. Let's enjoy it, go Real!


Match sheet:

Real Sociedad: Remiro, Sola, Aritz (cap)(Le Normand, min.81), Pacheco, Aihen, Zubimendi, Merino, Silva (Carlos Fernández, min.74), Brais Méndez (Turrientes, min.81), Take (Navarro, min.87) and Sorloth (Cho, min.74).

Villarreal CF: Rulli, Kiko (Mandi, min.81), Albiol (Cap), Pau, Pedraza, Capoue, Parejo, Yeremy (Morales, min.46), Coquelin (Baena, min.64), Lo Celso (Chukwueze, min.81) and Danjuma (Jackson, min.46).

Goal: 1-0: Brais Méndez, min.32.

Referee: Soto Grado. Booked Silva, Brais Méndez, Aritz, Sola and Carlos Fdez for Real Sociedad and Lo Celso, Albiol and Pau for Villarreal.

Attendance: 32,689 spectators.


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