Key Takeaways:
- Real Sociedad triumphed against Osasuna in the Copa del Rey round of 16 via penalty shootout last night
- The hosts battled back from a 0:2 deficit, netting an equaliser through Igor Zubeldia in stoppage time
- Mikel Oyarzabal missed a penalty in extra time but redeemed himself in the shootout, while Osasuna’s Moncayola and Catena failed to convert
Match Analysis
Real Sociedad advanced to the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey following a tense encounter against Osasuna that was settled by penalties, further cementing their reputation for resilience. In a fixture that started slowly for the hosts, they quickly found themselves two goals down – Jon Moncayola gave Osasuna an early advantage in the fourth minute, and an own goal from Mikel Oyarzabal stretched the visitors’ lead to 0:2 by the 17th minute.
Earlier in the season, Real Sociedad had recorded a 3:1 win in Pamplona, but this contest was a far closer affair for Maurizio Pellegrino’s men.
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Sociedad’s Second-Half Resurgence
After the break, Real Sociedad seized control and steadily applied pressure. Their persistence was rewarded in minute 75, when Beñat Turrientes narrowed the gap. The defining moment of regular time arrived in stoppage time as Igor Zubeldia found the net, forcing the match into extra time.
Extra Time and Penalty Shootout Drama
A complete turnaround appeared possible in the 105th minute, but Oyarzabal was denied from the penalty spot, prolonging the deadlock. Once extra time concluded, the following penalty shootout saw Oyarzabal step up once again, this time calmly converting his attempt. Osasuna’s hopes faded as both Jon Moncayola and Alejandro Catena missed their efforts from 11 metres, handing victory to the home side.
