The Real Sociedad coach, Matarazzo, expressed his satisfaction after the 1‑0 victory over Levante at the Anoeta, highlighting the defensive solidity and control of the match. The result, which avoided the possibility of losing two points, was reinforced by the team's ability to maintain the lead and add a third goal in the second half, something the coach described as a “step forward” in the team's maturation.
In the context of the day, Real Sociedad had played on Thursday with a group of players who, on the second date, appeared relatively fresh, since only three of the starters had completed 90 minutes in Norway. Matarazzo highlighted that rest and recovery were key to maintaining the necessary energy in the match against Levante. “We did well, we were fresh and had good energy,” commented the coach, underlining the importance of physical preparation in the season.
The defensive approach remained firm throughout the 90 minutes, with organization that prevented Levante from taking advantage of their usual scoring ability in the final minutes. Matarazzo explained that the objective was “not to concede when we are ahead”, but that the third goal was also achieved thanks to the high pressure and the connection between the players. “We controlled the game and, especially against a team that usually scores in the last 15 minutes, it was very positive,” he added.
Regarding the lineup, the coach praised the performance of the players who returned from injury, such as Yangel and Aramburu, describing them as “solid” and “calm, composed, strong in duels.” He also highlighted the collaboration between Fort and Sucic, who played together for the first time, and the entry of Héctor and Barrene to reinforce the defense in the second half. “They were good, they did their job,” Matarazzo said.
The player who caught the most attention was Luka Sucic, who showed great versatility and quality in the attacking zone. Matarazzo highlighted his ability to “hold the ball, he has strength, speed, shot, acceleration, he wins 1v1,” and pointed out that his presence was decisive in the first goal of the game. “I am very happy with his development and he has more,” concluded the coach.
With the victory, Real Sociedad advances in the table and consolidates its position as one of the most defensively solid teams in the competition. The next challenge will be to maintain the rhythm and discipline shown at Anoeta, while the coach continues to work on group cohesion and exploiting scoring opportunities.