Real does not react. The results of the last four games put the txuri urdin in a difficult situation. Tonight, Celta beat Real after being awarded a non-existent penalty. One more.
Imanol’s side started well and showed dynamism and speed. The first chance of the match fell to Januzaj but Rubén denied it. Later, Merino could have put us front but his shot was stopped by the Celta goalkeeper. Real was feeling good but little by little, Celta felt more comfortable at the Reale Arena. The txuri urdin tried to elaborate the play and get the ball out wide but it was not easy. Just before the break, another unfair decision has been taken. Llorente didn’t push Aspas but the Celta player fell on the pitch and Celta was penalty awarded. Sixth penalty in the last six games. Aspas made no mistake from the penalty spot and fired Celta in front at the stroke of halftime.
In the second half, the txuri urdin stepped up the pace but didn’t create many goal scoring chances. One point in twelve matches does not leave much of a choice. On their chase for European spots, Real must win as soon as possible. On Monday, a key match awaits the realistas in Getafe! Aupa Real!
Match sheet:
Real Sociedad: Remiro, Zaldua (Gorosabel, min.73), Aritz, Llorente, Monreal (Aihen, min.58), Zubimendi, Merino, Odegaard (Portu, min.58), Oyarzabal (cap)(Isak, min.73), Januzaj and Willian José.
Celta de Vigo: Rubén Blanco, Vázquez, Aidoo, Murillo, Olaza, Bradaric (Araujo, min.76), Beltrán (Brais, min.46), Rafinha, Denis Suárez (Nolito, min.71), Iago Aspas (cap) (Jorge Sáenz, min.76) and Santi Mina (Smolov, min.83).
Goal: 0-1: Iago Aspas (pen.), min.45.
Referee: Prieto Iglesias. Booked Monreal, Llorente and Zubimendi for Real Sociedad and Rafinha and Smolov for Celta de Vigo.
