LaLiga: Real Sociedad's Late Goal Secures 3-1 Win Over Las Palmas

Real Sociedad's 3-1 win over Las Palmas keeps their European hopes alive, while the hosts remain winless in 12 league matches in 2025.

Real Sociedad's Convincing Win

Real Sociedad secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Las Palmas, further extending their opponent's winless run to eight matches. This win helps Real Sociedad climb back up the table, while Las Palmas remains stuck in the relegation zone, struggling with a dismal 11-game winless streak in the league.

The hosts got off to a disastrous start, conceding the opening goal within the first five minutes of the match. Despite their efforts, they couldn't recover from this early setback, ultimately succumbing to Real Sociedad's relentless pressure. The away team's strategy and skill on the field were evident, leaving Las Palmas to grapple with their mounting losses.

Current Standings and Statistics

Real Sociedad currently sits in 10th place with 38 points, while Las Palmas lingers near the bottom with 26 points. The match statistics reveal a closely contested game, with Real Sociedad having a slight edge in possession and shots on goal. This win could be a turning point for Real Sociedad, boosting their morale and confidence as they move forward in the league.

Key Highlights and Player Performance

Mikel Oyarzabal's Early Goal: Real Sociedad's attacking prowess was on full display, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring a crucial goal early in the match.

Ander Barrenetxea's Contribution: Ander Barrenetxea also made significant contributions, showcasing his skills and creating scoring opportunities for his team.

Las Palmas' Struggles: Despite their best efforts, Las Palmas struggled to find their footing, ultimately falling short against a determined Real Sociedad side.

Ander Barrenetxea created the opening goal, drifting inside and unleashing a shot that Croatian goalkeeper Dinko Horkas parried directly to Mikel Oyarzabal. The Spaniard took advantage of the rebound, bundling the ball into the empty net. Despite the early setback, Las Palmas responded impressively, with Oli McBurnie being played through on goal. However, the striker, who has yet to score in LaLiga this season, looked unsure in front of goal and lost the ball to Alex Remiro when trying to round the goalkeeper.

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Fabio Silva led the hosts' charge, making five attempts in the first half. His last effort came closest to an equalizer on the stroke of halftime, but he lashed the ball against the bar from close range. Los Amarillos continued to push after the restart but saw their deficit doubled in the 56th minute. Barrenetxea broke free on the left and delivered an inch-perfect cross that Sergio Gomez gleefully tapped home at the far post.

Las Palmas' chances of a comeback seemed remote after conceding two goals, but Oli McBurnie began their ascent by finally breaking his scoring duck. He turned home from point-blank range after Fabio Silva wiggled through the defense. However, the home crowd's hopes of a comeback were quickly extinguished as Real Sociedad restored their two-goal lead just eight minutes after conceding.

Jon Aramburu took advantage of some slack defending to latch onto a loose ball and fire home his first goal for the club. This goal put the contest well beyond Las Palmas, leaving them with a mountain to climb. The victory keeps Sociedad's faint European hopes alive, moving them to within six points of the top six. Meanwhile, Las Palmas remain winless in 12 league matches in 2025 and are four points from safety with eight games left to play.