The derby on matchday 11 between Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao ended with a 1‑0 in favor of the Basque team, in which the goal came after a defensive error that left Real in a disadvantaged position. The final score reflected Athletic's dominance in most of the match, although Real showed moments of defensive solidity and creativity in attack.
From the beginning, Real Sociedad tried to impose their style of play, but Matarazzo's plan to send the players to chase the rivals out of their zone was frustrated by the pressure from Athletic. Midfielder Sarr, who had been exposed on several occasions, was taken advantage of by the rival's attackers, which forced him to create spaces that the Basque team knew how to take advantage of. Still, Real maintained a relatively solid defense in the first half, with Gorrotxategi and Soler providing stability in the midfield.
In attack, Real had the presence of players like Jon Martín and Sergio Gómez, who showed a mixed performance. Martín, at the beginning of the match, showed doubts and failed to control the ball in front of Athletic's defenders, while Gómez, despite his efforts, suffered from tough defense in the first half. Forward Sarr, for his part, showed good vision of the game and contributed to the construction of the attack, although he was unable to achieve a clear opportunity.
Athletic's goal came thanks to a penalty that, despite Berenguer's lack of precision, became the Basque team's only advantage. The referee, after a controversial decision, awarded the penalty after the Venezuelan striker Aramburu was cautioned for a foul on an Athletic player. The penalty, although not executed with the greatest skill, became the decisive point of the match.
Regarding the departure of Real Sociedad, the team suffered a loss of the ball that allowed Athletic to gain possession and generate a counterattack that culminated in the goal. The player Sarr, who had been a key piece in the construction of the game, was substituted after Athletic took advantage of their lack of control in the second half. Despite the defeat, Real Sociedad showed a combative attitude and a defense that, although not perfect, managed to limit the rival's scoring opportunities.
The result leaves Real Sociedad in a middle position in the table, while Athletic maintains its position at the top. The next match for Real will be an important challenge, as they will have to find a way to overcome Athletic's defensive pressure and improve their offensive performance to advance in the standings.