SAN SEBASTIáN. Real Sociedad conquers Deportivo Alavés 1-0 after M. Zubimendi scored just 1 goal (70′). Real Sociedad made the most of its superior ball possession (60%).

The match was played at the Reale Arena stadium in San Sebastián on Sunday and it started at 6:30 pm local time. The referee was Jorge Figueroa Vázquez with the assistance of Guadalupe Porras Ayuso and Álvaro Yeray Carreño Cabrera. The 4th official was Miguel Sesma Espinosa. The weather was clear. The temperature was cold at 12.1 degrees Celsius or 53.73 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 67%.​

Match Statistics​

Ball possession

Real Sociedad had a superior ball possession 60% while Deportivo Alavés was struggling with a 40% ball possession.

Attitude and shots

Deportivo Alavés had a more offensive attitude with 48 dangerous attacks and 13 shots of which 4 were on target. Notwithstanding, Real Sociedad managed to find the solution to win this contest.​

Real Sociedad shot 15 times, 5 on target, 10 off target. On the other side, Deportivo Alavés shot 13 times, 4 on target, 9 off target.

Cards

Real Sociedad received 1 yellow card (A. Illarramendi). Regarding the opposition, Deportivo Alavés received 1 yellow card (V. Laguardia).

Standings

After this match, Real Sociedad will have 47 points to remain in the 6th place. On the other side, Deportivo Alavés will stay with 22 points to remain in the 19th place.

Next matches

In the next match in the La Liga, Real Sociedad will play away against Sevilla on the 20th of March with a 14-7 head to head stats in favor of Sevilla (6 draws).

Deportivo Alavés will host Granada on the 19th of March with a 5-2 head to head statistic in favor of Granada (0 draws).

Real Sociedad – Formation

Real Sociedad started with a mid-fielder-oriented line-up (4-1-4-1).

The manager Imanol Alguacil Barrenetxea decided to play with the following team: Álex Remiro (7.4), Andoni Gorosabel (7.0), Robin Le Normand (7.5), Jon Pacheco Dozagarat (7.0), Diego Rico (6.6), Asier Illarramendi (6.9), Portu (7.8), Rafinha Alcântara (6.8), Mikel Merino (7.8), Adnan Januzaj (6.5) and Alexander Isak (7.2).

The home team had on the bench: Jon Guridi, Joseba Zaldúa (6.2), Igor Zubeldia (6.7), Alexander Sørloth (6.1), Ander Guevara, Martín Zubimendi (7.4), Aritz Elustondo, Julen Lobete, Mathew Ryan, Ander Martín and Mikel Oyarzabal (6.9).

Substitutions

Real Sociedad made 5 changes: A. Illarramendi for M. Zubimendi (46′), A. Isak for A. Sorloth (62′), A. Januzaj for M. Oyarzabal (63′), A. Gorosabel for J. Zaldua (74′) and Rafinha for I. Zubeldia (83′).

Best player: Mikel Merino​

The most impressive player for Real Sociedad was Mikel Merino even if he didn’t score the decisive goal.

His rating is (7.8) with 62 passes (70% accurate) and 2 key passes. He was won 10 duels out of 11.

Deportivo Alavés – Formation

Deportivo Alavés started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).

José Luis Mendilibar Etxebarria played with: Fernando Pacheco (7.3), Nahuel Tenaglia (6.9), Víctor Laguardia (7.1), Florian Lejeune (6.5), Rubén Duarte (7.3), Toni Moya (6.8), Tomás Pina (6.2), Edgar Méndez (6.1), Pere Pons (6.1), Luis Rioja (6.2) and Joselu (7.2).

These were the players on the bench: Matthew Miazga, Facundo Pellistri, Gonzalo Escalante (6.6), Mamadou Loum (6.8), Javi López, Martín Aguirregabiria, Miguel De La Fuente (6.3), Antonio Sivera, Manu Vallejo (6.8), Manu García, Jason (6.5) and Ximo Navarro.

Substitutions

Deportivo Alavés made 5 changes: T. Pina for G. Escalante (62′), E. Mendez for Jason (73′), P. Pons for M. Loum (73′), T. Moya for M. de la Fuente (83′) and L. Rioja for M. Vallejo (83′).

Best player: Rubén Duarte​

As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Deportivo Alavés was Rubén Duarte.

His rating is (7.3) with 36 passes (66% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 8 duels out of 10. He performed 3 crosses.

Results of the day

These are the results of the day in the La Liga.​

• FC Barcelona – Osasuna – 4-0
• Real Betis – Athletic Club – 1-0
• Real Sociedad – Deportivo Alavés – 1-0
• Rayo Vallecano – Sevilla – 1-1