Sevilla Edges Real Sociedad 1-0 in LaLiga Clash

In a tense LaLiga encounter at the Reale Arena, Sevilla claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad with a second-half goal by Chidera Ejuke. This win enhances Sevilla's survival hopes while dampening Real Sociedad's top-four aspirations.

LALIGA

Hashitha

3/10/20251 min read

First Half: A Stalemate in San Sebastián

The first half was a cagey affair, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut chances. Real Sociedad dominated possession but failed to test Sevilla’s goalkeeper, while Sevilla relied on quick counterattacks. The half ended 0-0, with neither side able to break the deadlock.

Second Half: Ejuke Delivers the Decisive Blow

The game came to life in the second half, with Sevilla breaking the deadlock just a minute after the restart.

46’ – GOAL! Chidera Ejuke found the back of the net with a clinical finish, assisted by Sergio Niguez. The goal came against the run of play, catching Real Sociedad off guard.

Real Sociedad responded with a flurry of substitutions, bringing on the likes of Mikel Oyarzabal, Arsen Zakharyan, and Takefusa Kubo to inject creativity into their attack. However, Sevilla’s defense held firm, with goalkeeper Marko Dmitrović making crucial saves to preserve the lead.

Key Moments and Substitutions

61’ – Triple Substitution (Real Sociedad): Oyarzabal, Turrientes, and Barrenetxea came on, replacing Aramburu, Olasagasti, and Zubimendi, as Real Sociedad pushed for an equalizer.
70’ – Sevilla Changes: Lokonga and Sanchez replaced Ejuke and Romero, as Sevilla looked to solidify their midfield.
78’ – Kubo’s Introduction: Takefusa Kubo replaced Gomez, adding flair to Real Sociedad’s attack, but his efforts were unable to break through Sevilla’s defense.
84’ – Yellow Card: Marin was booked for rough play, adding to the tension in the closing stages.
90+1’ – Lokonga’s Booking: The Sevilla midfielder was shown a yellow card for tripping an opponent.
90+5’ – Traoré’s Booking: Sevilla’s Hamadi Traoré received a yellow card for a late foul, but it was too late for Real Sociedad to capitalize.

Conclusion: Sevilla Hold On for a Vital Win

Sevilla’s disciplined defensive performance and Ejuke’s decisive goal proved enough to secure all three points. Real Sociedad, despite their dominance in possession, lacked the cutting edge needed to level the score. The result sees Sevilla climb further away from the relegation zone, while Real Sociedad’s hopes of securing a Champions League spot take a dent.

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