Real Sociedad player ratings: Oyarzabal always delivers, but La Real need reinforcements now | OneFootball

Oyarzabal again made the difference for Real Sociedad, but patchy displays elsewhere and missed chances reinforced the sense La Real need reinforcements now. As reported by AS, it was a night of mixed marks.

Remiro kept his place after summer talk Marrero could overtake him and had little to do before the break. Jon Martín and Zubeldia swapped sides, the former looked uncomfortable on the left while Zubeldia was steadier. Sergio Gómez impressed defensively against Antony.

Herrera anchored well and slipped a fine pass to Óskarsson, who failed to convert. The striker also lifted a 29th-minute lob over Álvaro Valles. Soler worked hard out wide but had limited influence.

Three minutes into the second half Aramburu was booked, and soon Riquelme got in behind him to score, Remiro could do little. Herrera then lost a risky ball that led to Zubeldia’s caution. Remiro saved superbly from Isco on 66 to prevent 2-0, and denied Cucho soon after.

Kubo’s spark faded and Barrenetxea struggled, both came off on 57. Oyarzabal drew defenders to tee up Sucic, whose 67th-minute strike hit the post. Gómez, booked, and Herrera were withdrawn on 72, Aihen marked his 200th La Real game and Turrientes helped push the team higher.

Oyarzabal then produced a clever pass to free Óskarsson on 82, but Valles saved with the goal gaping. Sucic, improved but short of rhythm, made way on 86. Marchal debuted with energy and a late cross that became a corner on 93, while Zakharyan’s brief cameo offered little.

Source: AS

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