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What a match! Real Sociedad emerged victorious over Athletic Club with a 3-1 scoreline in a pulsating La Liga encounter at the Reale Arena.
The game was a real battle from the off, with both teams showing a determined approach. Real Sociedad dominated possession with a 58% share and took 11 shots compared to Athletic Club's 6. The home side had a slight edge in shots on goal with 5, against the visitors 2.
The excitement kicked off in the 25th minute, when Alexander Sørloth opened the scoring for Real Sociedad, a well-taken goal to put them ahead. Athletic Club then fought back admirably and halved the deficit in the 40th minute with a goal by Oihan Sancet, leaving the halftime score 2-1 in favor of Real Sociedad.
The second half saw Real Sociedad press hard, adding a second goal in the 37th minute through Takefusa Kubo, cementing their dominance. Mikel Oyarzabal then sealed the win for the home side from a penalty in the 62nd minute. Athletic Club's Yeray Álvarez was sent off with a red card in the 60th minute for a professional foul, and Athletic Club were visibly frustrated by this critical moment in the game.
A crucial substitution for Athletic Club at 76th minute, and another substitution by Real Sociedad followed, suggesting tactical adjustments from both sides in the latter stages of the match. The match ended with a fantastic win for Real Sociedad, a victory that will undoubtedly boost their spirits in La Liga.