Real Sociedad achieved a hard-fought victory this afternoon against Real Valladolid. In this match, the team worked diligently to secure three points that move them closer to the European qualifying positions. The goals from Oyarzabal and Sergio Gómez propel the txuri-urdin squad forward in this final stretch of the championship.
This was the first of ten crucial matches remaining in LaLiga, and the players were determined to secure a win. They effectively controlled the ball against a Valladolid side that posed significant threats, with Remiro making key saves on two occasions. Real Sociedad continued to push forward, and after a perfectly placed cross from Marín on the left, Oyarzabal struck the ball into the net without letting it touch the ground, scoring the first goal of the afternoon. The team remained aggressive, and Traoré came close to adding another with a powerful shot.
In the second half, the goal was to increase their lead and avoid a tense finish. Kubo nearly found the net in a fine individual move, sending the ball just wide. Midway through the second half, the txuri-urdin team took control of the match. Sergio Gómez delivered a lateral free kick that went untouched and caught the goalkeeper off guard, finding its way into the far corner of the net. This provided some relief as they faced the closing moments of the game, during which young Dani Díaz made his debut with the first team. In added time, a cross from the right led to Latasa scoring for Valladolid.
The txuri urdin successfully managed a match they needed to win to stay in the race for European qualification. They will be looking to secure a place in the Copa final on Tuesday. We are Real.
Match sheet:
Real Sociedad: Remiro, Traoré (Aramburu, min.73), Zubeldia, Aritz, Javi López, Zubimendi, Olasagasti (Turrientes, min.81), Marín (Sučić, min.67), Sergio Gómez, Take (Díaz, min.81) and Oyarzabal (cap)(Mariezkurrena, min.73) .
Real Valladolid: Rafús, Luis Pérez, Javi Sánchez (cap), Torres, Aznou, Mario Martín (Chuki, min.76), Juric (Grillitsch, min.63), Iván Sánchez (Arnu, min.82), Moro (Machis, min.76), Amallah (Sylla, min.63) and Latasa.
Goals: 1-0: Oyarzabal, min.23. 2-0: Sergio Gómez, min.68. 2-1: Latasa,min.94.
Referee: Cordero Vega. Booked Marín and Sergio Gómez for Real Sociedad and Javi Sánchez, Amallah and Torres for Real Valladolid.
Attendance: 28,151 spectators.