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Real Sociedad Secures Victory in Thrilling Match Against Alaves
Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain – A vibrant Copa del Rey match at the Estadio de Mendizorroza saw Real Sociedad overcome Alaves in a game full of twists and turns. The match, played on February 4, 2026, started with an early goal from A. Rebbach (8′) for Alaves, assisted by A. Manas, igniting local enthusiasm. However, Real Sociedad quickly responded with a goal from M. Oyarzabal (15′) thanks to an assist from G. Guedes.
Alaves regained the lead with a penalty converted by T. Martinez (29′). The intensity of the match was reflected in the numerous yellow cards shown, with B. Turrientes, G. Guedes, A. Munoz, and D. Caleta-Car cautioned for Real Sociedad, and A. Guevara, L. Boye, and P. Ibanez for Alaves. A missed penalty by T. Martinez (67′) could have changed the course of the match, but it was Real Sociedad who capitalized on the momentum, with G. Guedes (76′) and O. Oskarsson (80′) scoring goals that gave them the lead.
Despite the effort from Alaves, who dominated 46% of the possession and had 7 shots, Real Sociedad were more effective with 54% of the possession and 11 shots. Referee Alejandro Quintero Gonzalez had a busy night managing the 34 fouls committed between the two teams. Ultimately, Real Sociedad took the victory in an exciting and hard-fought match.
Substitutions real sociedad: at minute 59 J. Aramburu came in and A. Odriozola went out., at minute 59 C. Soler came in and L. Sucic went out., at minute 74 B. Mendez came in and O. Oskarsson went out., at minute 74 A. Munoz came in and D. Diaz went out., at minute 90 G. Guedes came in and I. Zubeldia went out.
Substitutions alaves: at minute 71 A. Manas came in and L. Boye went out., at minute 71 Calebe came in and P. Ibanez went out., at minute 84 D. Suarez came in and C. Alena went out., at minute 84 A. Rebbach came in and A. Perez went out., at minute 90 J. Pacheco came in and J. Guridi went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Alaves
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Real Sociedad
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