Real Sociedad finally secured their first victory of the season with a 1-0 win over Mallorca in the sixth round of LaLiga EA Sports. The decisive goal came from captain Mikel Oyarzabal just after halftime, providing much-needed relief for the San Sebastián side after a challenging start to the campaign. The three points lifted Real Sociedad out of the relegation zone and offered crucial breathing room for manager Sergio Francisco's project.
The match's defining moment arrived in the 49th minute through what local media dubbed the 'Champions League Tridente.' Take Kubo initiated the move with a precise through ball to Ander Barrenetxea, who broke down the left flank before delivering a measured cross. Oyarzabal appeared in classic striker fashion to convert the chance, marking the first time this season that Real Sociedad had taken the lead in a match.
Real Sociedad dominated territorially throughout the contest, generating constant danger particularly through Barrenetxea, who proved the most incisive attacker for the hosts. The team created several opportunities in the first half, including a double chance in the 18th minute when Barrenetxea forced a save from Mallorca goalkeeper Leo Román, followed by a headed attempt from Jon Mikel Aramburu that sailed over the crossbar. Mallorca's best opportunity came in the 24th minute through Mateo Joseph, whose shot from inside the area was well saved by Álex Remiro.
The victory comes at a critical juncture for both clubs, who entered the match with just two points each from their opening fixtures. For Real Sociedad, the clean sheet combined with Oyarzabal's goal represents what local reporters described as 'water in the desert' for a team that had struggled to convert performances into results. Manager Sergio Francisco made tactical adjustments including starting Carlos Soler in midfield ahead of Pablo Marín, while Sergio Gómez continued to hold the left-back position over Aihen Muñoz.
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