Real Sociedad secured a draw (1‑1) in their fifth preseason friendly, played this Saturday in Zubieta against Stade Rennais. After three wins and one previous loss, the txuri‑urdin felt superior i...
Real Sociedad secured a draw (1‑1) in their fifth preseason friendly, played this Saturday in Zubieta against Stade Rennais. After three wins and one previous loss, the txuri‑urdin felt superior in the second half but conceded victory with an opponent's goal in the final minutes.
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Stade Rennais was clearly superior during the first half, taking advantage of the local team's rotations. Real barely troubled Samba, and the French players Fofana, Kalimuendo, and others posed serious defensive problems for the occasionally hesitant team.
In the second half, Sergio Francisco reorganized the tactical system and the team improved considerably. Mikel Oyarzabal delivered a precise pass that culminated in a lethal volley by Iñaki Rupérez, opening the score and igniting optimism. However, in the final stretch, Meité managed a header after a cross that left everything tied.
Despite Real going from strength to strength and having clear chances after Rupérez's goal, they failed to close the match. This draw leaves a bittersweet taste: they could have deserved the victory, but a defensive lapse ultimately marred the late comeback.
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