Athletic Club won the Basque derby against Real Sociedad with a solitary goal from Sancet (1-0). The Bilbao team, who regained victory after three consecutive league draws, climbed to fifth place in the League, while those from San Sebastián, who were in good shape after two wins, remain in the middle zone.
A red and white mosaic in a gala San Mamés, with a gigantic banner that read Made in Euskal Herria, as a vindication of the Basque identity of the event, starred in the preview of a duel that began with a high intensity, especially for part of the locals, but without success.
The first shot on goal, repelled by Remiro, did not arrive until the 16th minute, the work of Djaló, who was making his debut in the quintessential Basque match. The occasion preceded greater dominance by Valverde’s men, who took the lead before half an hour with a powerful header from Sancet.
Mikel Oyarzabal regrets after a failed opportunity.
After the restart, Beñat Prados had the second. La Real, from Kubo’s handle until his substitution, improved and almost equalized in a forced shot by Zubimendi. Alguacil’s team controlled Athletic in the final stretch, but Agirrezabala did not intervene between the sticks and the result did not change.
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