Real Sociedad defeated Athletic Club 3-0 in the Basque derby this Saturday. Robin Le Normand in the first half and two more, Take Kubo and Mikel OyarzabalThe second match documenting the victory of Imanol Alguacil’s team against a Bilbao team that did not know how to turn the tables.

What stood out after the first whistle between the two teams taking to the field between Real Sociedad and Athletic Club was the intensity. Real Arena Although intensity is not always synonymous with effectiveness, with the clear intention of being the first to get ahead on the scoreboard despite there not being much clarity in either area in the early stages of the match.

In fact, the most striking event at the beginning of the match was not a goal chance or a dream dribble, but an injury. Kieran Tierney Real coach Imanol Alguacil had to make his first substitution in the 26th minute. Aihen Munoz Continuing to protect the right lane of the Zurigorri attack.

The first goal of the match came after a fluke play on the field. Unai Simonwith a centered ball Brais Mendez so much so that from the edge of the area, after some unsuccessful attempts at both shots and throws, the ball fell into the legs of Robin Le Normand, who voluntarily put the first goal on the scoreboard.

Staff led by Ernesto ValverdeIn an instant reply, Iñaki Williams entered the opposition area dangerously and finished a cross from his brother Nico close to the left post. Alex Remiro.

With good vibes In the game, both teams headed towards the dressing room tunnel, with Real in particular remaining the temporary winner of the match thanks to an isolated move.

Athletic started the second 45 minutes very well due to the mistake they made. Hamari Traore who benefited Nico Williams to filter out a ball that fails to find a finisher.

The moment when Txuri Urdin club made a dream counter attack, which resulted in 3/4 of the opponent’s half of the field, after making consecutive passes into the opponent’s field, and receiving a useful assist from the team. Sadik Omer Take left Kubo alone in front of Simón, who beat the Zurigorri goalkeeper at will.

Athletic did not lose face in the match and looked to give it back to Alguacil’s men in the next dangerous move. Iker Muniain It spoiled Athletic’s plans.

The physical problems of the Txuri Urdin team continued with the second defeat, in which case the player who scored the first goal, Le Normand, reached the field of play and took his place. Jon Pacheco.

And because it couldn’t be otherwise, the newcomer to the playground Mikel Oyarzabal He would put the finishing touch on the game after dribbling past the Athletic goalkeeper following Brais’ sensational pass in behind the defense that bore the Galician mark.

The game slowed down after that, with Real looking to retain possession and start the referee’s clock. Athletic lowered his arms In the face of Txuri Urdin’s superiority. From then on, the dispute became a salve and the two teams drastically reduced their performance in a match that had already been decided.

In extra time, the match was marred by a fight between Yuri Berchiche and Take Kubo, which luckily did not go too far.

With this result, Real Sociedad left Athletic Club behind in the LaLiga EA Sports classification and temporarily placed in fourth place with 15 points, while the Zurigorri club fell to fifth place with 14 points.