Liga: reduced to ten, Real Sociedad snatches a draw against Alavès

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By: Manu Tournoux

Real Sociedad hosted the Rayo club this Tuesday evening on the pitch at the Anoeta Stadium, during the 19th day of La Liga. While the Txuri-urdinak had started the first half hour rather well, they were surprised by the exclusion of Alex Remiro (36th), thus leaving the locals reduced to ten for more than an hour of play. promoted from Alavès therefore took the opportunity to open the scoring in the second half in the wake of Luis Rioja from the penalty spot (76th).

But in the final moments of the match, Martín Zubimendi (90th + 6) saved his team by equalizing to lock in a precious draw, given the scenario of the match (1-1). In the ranking, Real Sociedad consolidates 6th place, synonymous with qualification for the Europa League Conference, while Alavès is still in 15th position. Next weekend, the Txuri-urdinak will face Malaga in the Copa del Rey, while the Babazorros will play against Betis.

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