In the sixth round of La Liga, Real Sociedad welcomed Mallorca at their Anoeta stadium and secured a vital 1-0 win. Mikel Oyarzábal was the hero of the match, finding the net just three minutes after the break.
Oyarzábal’s goal came from a precise cross by Ander Barrenetxea, who assisted with a strong shot from inside the penalty area, showcasing his striking capabilities.
The standout performer of the match was undoubtedly Mikel Oyarzábal, who not only scored the crucial goal but also registered three shots on target and completed 17 successful passes.
Alongside him, Ander Barrenetxea also shone brightly, making four attempts on goal and successfully achieving 36 accurate passes throughout the match.
Real Sociedad’s coach, Sergio Francisco, opted for a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Alex Remiro in goal, supported by a defense line of Jon Aramburu, Igor Zubeldía, Duje Caleta-Car, and Sergio Gómez. The midfield comprised Brais Méndez, Jon Gorrotxategi, and Carlos Soler, while the attacking trio included Takefusa Kubo, Mikel Oyarzábal, and Ander Barrenetxea.
On the other hand, Mallorca, managed by Jagoba Arrasate, set up with a 5-3-2 scheme, relying on Leo Román as goalkeeper, surrounded by a defense of Pablo Maffeo, David López, Antonio Raíllo, Martin Valjent, and Toni Lato. The midfield was composed of Antonio Sánchez, Omar Mascarell, and Pablo Torre, with Vedat Muriqi and Mateo Joseph leading the attack.
The match was officiated by referee Iosu Galech Apezteguía at the Anoeta stadium.
Looking ahead, Real Sociedad will travel to Barcelona for their next fixture, while Mallorca will host Alavés in an attempt to improve their standings.
After this match, Real Sociedad has accumulated 5 points and sits in sixteenth place in the league table, whereas Mallorca remains in nineteenth with only 2 points.
Substitutions for Real Sociedad
63’ 2T – Carlos Soler replaced by Beñat Turrientes
74’ 2T – Sergio Gómez and Brais Méndez substituted for Aihen Muñoz and Pablo Marín, respectively.
84’ 2T – Ander Barrenetxea off for Umar Sadiq and Takefusa Kubo off for Gonçalo Guedes.
Yellow Cards for Real Sociedad:
34’ 1T Brais Méndez (arguing with an opponent) and 40’ 2T Beñat Turrientes (unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for Mallorca
43’ 1T – Omar Mascarell was replaced by Samu Costa.
62’ 2T – David López off for Marc Domenech and Antonio Sánchez off for Sergi Darder.
78’ 2T – Toni Lato substituted for Johan Mojica and Pablo Maffeo replaced by Mateu Morey.
Yellow Cards for Mallorca:
20’ 1T Pablo Maffeo (unsporting behavior) and 34’ 1T Antonio Sánchez (arguing with an opponent).