Real Sociedad make history with rout that could change everything | OneFootball

Real Sociedad thrashed Scottish Hearts on Wednesday to reach the Europa Cup last 16, the club’s first European tie ever won. According to Diario Vasco, celebrations reflected relief after a torrid start.

They scored four and kept a clean sheet, despite a brief storm. Gorka Álvarez also gave Sonya Keefe her debut minutes, with Aiara Agirrezabala, María Molina and Arola Aparicio still awaited.

The 22-year-old Chilean arrives with 11 for Granada last season and 16 for Dux Logroño the year before, and said she is delighted, ready to give her all and grateful to the staff.

Losing to Chelsea in Champions League qualifying was no surprise, and the first 60 minutes in London at 2-2 were strong. After Arturo Ruiz’s exit they reached this tie winless in eight, five in Liga F and three in Europe, and in the drop zone.

Ainoa Campo said it has been a difficult start, that they kept working, needed a win and want to enjoy it. One of six summer signings, she added that a victory was what they lacked.

Álvarez is focused on Valencia, bottom of the table, on Sunday at 19.30 rather than Friday’s last-16 draw. Campo wants another three points before the break, then Barcelona visit Zubieta on the weekend of 17 and 18 October.

Captain Nahia Aparicio said they have made history and want to go as far as possible. Seeded for Friday, they will avoid Wolfsburg, Eintracht Frankfurt and last year’s runners-up Hammarby.

Source: Diario Vasco

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