February 13, 2023, 23:09 PM
February 13, 2023, 23:09 PM
Much superior for an hour, coming to win by three goals, Real Sociedad beat Espanyol 3-2 to remain firm on the podium of the Spanish championship after 21 days played.
The Basque team took the lead with goals from the Japanese Takefusa Kubo (23), the Norwegian Alexander Sorloth (51) and the Uruguayan defender from Espanyol Leandro Cabrera, against (63).
The Catalans closed the gap with goals from Sergi Darder (74) and Brian Oliván (87), but they could not rescue at least one point and also suffered the expulsion of Cabrera himself in the discount.
With this result, Real Sociedad is placed with 42 points, just three behind Real Madridwhich on Wednesday will play its match against bottom club Elche that was not played over the weekend because the white team was in Morocco playing the Club World Cup, which they won against Saudi Al Hilal (5-3).
The difference with respect to the fourth classified, Atlético de Madrid, remains at 4 points, while Real Sociedad already has a cushion of 8 points with respect to its first rival for the Champions League qualification, Betis.
The disadvantage with respect to the leader Barcelona is 14 points for Real.
Results of the matches of the 21st day of the Spanish soccer championship, and classification table:
– Friday:
Cadiz – Girona 2 – 0
– Saturday:
Almeria – Betis 2 – 3
Seville – Majorca 2 – 0
Valencia – Athletic 1 – 2
– Sunday:
Getafe – Lightning 1 – 1
Celtic – Atletico Madrid 0 – 1
Valladolid – Osasuna 0 – 0
Villarreal – Barcelona 0 – 1
– Monday:
Espanyol – Real Sociedad 2 – 3
– Wednesday:
(16:00 HB) Real Madrid – Elche
