La Real reach semi-finals in missed cup against Celta

early goal Mikel Oyarzabal in the first minute of the match A mistake by Sweden’s Carl Starfelt followed by a poor strike from Carlos Domínguez ruined Benítez’s plan, who gave up playing a creative midfielder to power the midfield with Brazilian Jailson and Peruvian Renato Tapia.

Barely bothered the team real society in the first half. The ball belonged to their opponents, who played with discretion and speed, making the pressure of the local attackers useless. Just the opposite CelticHe was very excited and attacking until it was 0-2 on the scoreboard.

Without a knife in the fieldAlthough this is far from the best level, the situation is complicated for the Galician team because it does not have a player who is destabilizing in attack. Benítez initially preferred Miguel Rodríguez and Hugo ÁlvarezTwo local players who are not used to defense. Therefore, its role was that of testimony.

It is true that Real Sociedad had the upper hand, but they also created almost no scoring chances in the first half, apart from set pieces. In one of them, on the verge of half-time and after another disastrous defensive balance by the sky blue defence, André Silva touched the second ball but his very difficult shot went high.

Benítez made a move at half-time. He introduced American Luca de la Torre to replace Miguel Rodríguez, who was overshadowed by his coach’s conservative approach. But Celta’s problem wasn’t just parts. The Vigo team has already troubled Real Sociedad even more by advancing their lines a little.

With half an hour left and his team not having enough support, the Celta coach decided to introduce Iago Aspas and Óscar Mingueza.. Two attacking changes that Real Sociedad neutralized after one minute A deadly counterattack by Becker, He seized the opportunity to equalize by starting on home soil. Luca de la Torre realized his Celtic dream in extra time with an epic comeback.