Arsen Zakharyan, the Russian football player of the Spanish club Real Sociedad, made his debut in the Champions League. This was reported by “Sports Express”.
On 24 October, Real Sociedad beat Portuguese Benfica away 1:0. Bryce Mendez scored the only goal. Arsen Zakharyan came onto the field in the 76th minute. This is his first match in the main European club competition.
Sociedad announced that the 20-year-old midfielder was transferred from Dinamo Moscow on August 19. The Russian national team player’s contract with the team continues until June 2029.
The Spanish club came top of Group D by collecting 7 points. Second Italian Inter Milan also had the same points. Austrian Red Bull Salzburg (3 points) is in third place, while Benfica (zero points) closes the four.
In the next round, Real Sociedad will host Benfica in San Sebastian and Inter will host Salzburg. Both matches will be played on November 8.
Previously Zakharyan choosed Profession instead of sports.