In a gripping La Liga encounter at the Coliseum, Real Sociedad edged past Getafe with a 2-1 victory, thanks to a late goal from Jon Aramburu. The match, part of the regular season's 19th round, saw Brais Méndez open the scoring for Sociedad in the 36th minute, setting the tone for a competitive clash.
First Half: Méndez Breaks the Deadlock
The first half was marked by a cautious start from both sides, with Getafe's Allan Nyom receiving a yellow card early on for holding. Real Sociedad gradually found their rhythm, and Brais Méndez capitalized on their growing momentum by netting the opener in the 36th minute. Getafe struggled to create clear chances, managing only three shots on goal throughout the match.
Second Half: Late Drama Unfolds
The second half saw a flurry of substitutions as both teams sought to alter the game's dynamics. Getafe's persistence paid off in the 90th minute when Juanmi equalized, igniting hopes of a comeback. However, Real Sociedad responded swiftly, with Aramburu finding the net in the 96th minute, sealing the win and leaving Getafe's fans in disbelief.
Statistical Insights
Real Sociedad dominated possession with 57%, completing 443 passes at an 80% accuracy rate, compared to Getafe's 327 passes at 68% accuracy. Despite Getafe's efforts, their expected goals tally of 0.24 highlighted their struggles in front of goal, while Sociedad's 1.11 reflected their more clinical edge.
Looking Ahead
Getafe's recent form has been inconsistent, with this loss marking another setback. Meanwhile, Real Sociedad will be buoyed by this victory, looking to build on their performance as they aim for a stronger position in the league standings. Key players like Brais Méndez and Jon Aramburu will be crucial in their upcoming fixtures.
