Thrilling comeback secures semifinals

Real Sociedad had to fight hard to overcome Alavés but ultimately secured a well-deserved place in the Copa del Rey semifinals. In a match that turned extremely challenging, goals from Oyarzabal, Guedes, and Óskarsson booked Real Sociedad’s spot in the semifinals.

Guedes created the first opportunity with a deflected shot, but the hosts struck first: Rebbach scored from outside the box to put Alavés ahead. The realistas responded quickly, leveling the score in the 15th minute thanks to a precise Oyarzabal finish following a perfect pass from Guedes. Real Sociedad looked more in control, but Alavés regained the lead with a penalty converted by Toni Martínez.

The second half started with a shot from Guedes that was well saved by Raúl. Real Sociedad was finding it difficult to break through, and the match could have taken a further twist when a ‘strange’ penalty was awarded after a VAR review. Remiro kept the team alive with a crucial save. The visitors pressed on for the equalizer, and from a corner, Ćaleta-Car struck the post in an effort that, even with the rebounds, seemed destined to find the net. Their persistence paid off: Guedes scored after a perfect pass from Turrientes to level the game. Shortly after, Óskarsson, fresh con the pitch, found the bottom corner with a low finish from a Sučić assist, putting Real ahead.

Real Sociedad reaches the semifinals for the third consecutive year, just two matches away from a final with our fans, a moment destiny owes us. Goazen!

Match details:

Deportivo Alavés: Raúl Fernández, J. Otto, N. Tenaglia, J. Pacheco (Guridi, min. 91), V. Parada, Guevara (cap.), Denis Suárez (Aleñá, min. 84), Calebe (Ibáñez, min. 71), A. Rebbach (Ángel P. min. 84), Toni Martínez and Mañas (Lucas Boyé, min. 71).

Real Sociedad: A. Remiro, Aramburu (Odriozola, min. 59), Jon Martín, Ćaleta-Car, Aihen (Díaz, min. 74), Turrientes, C. Soler (Sučić, min. 59), Sergio Gómez, Brais Méndez (Óskarsson, min. 74), Guedes (Zubeldia, min. 92) and Oyarzabal (cap.)

Goals: 1-0: A. Rebbach, min. 8; 1-1: Oyarzabal, min. 15; 2-1: T. Martínez (pen.), min. 29; 2-2: Guedes, min. 76; 2-3: Óskarsson, min. 80.

Referee: Alejandro Quintero. Booked Guevara, Lucas Boyé and Ibáñez for Deportivo Alavés and Turrientes, Guedes, Aihen and Ćaleta-Car for Real Sociedad.