Real Sociedad faced a demanding test in their friendly match in Osaka, marking their return to Japan. Despite the strong atmosphere and high humidity, the match concluded with a 1-0 victory for Real Sociedad.
This was a good test for the team, who will now head back to Zubieta to rest and continue their preparations.
Match details:
Real Sociedad: Marrero (Fraga, min. 66), H. Traoré (Odriozola, min. 66), Zubeldia (Rupérez, min. 66), Aritz (Martín, min. 66), Javi López [Gómez, min. 46 (Balda, min. 71)], G. de Zárate (Gorrotxategi, min. 59), Marín (Olasagasti, min. 66), Brais Méndez (Goti, min. 66), Take (Magunazelaia, min. 54), Barrene (Dadie, min. 54), Sadiq (Becker, min. 46).
Gamba Osaka: Ishikawa, Kishimoto (H. Ishige, min. 78), Nakatani, Fukuoka, Kurokawa (I. Konno, min. 62), Alano (S. Kurata, min. 46), Mito, Dawhan (Neta Lavi, min. 46), Yamashita, Meshino (J. Nakamura, min. 78), Jebali.
Goal: 0-1: Aritz, min. 64.
Referee: Jonathan Gómez was booked in the 71st minute.
Stadium: Panasonic Suita, Osaka. Attendance: 20,861 spectators.