Real Sociedad lost the EH Txapela final 0-1 to Athletic in a match held in front of spectators at Anoeta for the first time. After a laboured first half, Athletic took control after the break and claimed the trophy through a goal by Maroan from a free kick taken by former Real Sociedad player Robert Navarro.
The decisive moment came in the 58th minute: Robert Navarro delivered the ball and the unmarked Maroan headed home to open the scoring. Real Sociedad struggled to respond. Athletic gained some confidence after having a goal ruled out, but did not trouble Remiro too much.
There were chances around that spell. Real Sociedad’s attacks lacked consistency and, early in the second half, Aihen thought he had equalised after Guedes mishit an effort, only for the goal to be ruled out for offside. Gorrotxategi then threatened Santos from close range. Athletic eventually made the difference, while Gorrotxategi and Rincón were cautioned.
FootballFrance were held to a 1-1 draw at the Stade de France, remaining unbeaten in the Nations League but ending their run without dropping points. Michael Olise had put the hosts ahead before a defensive mistake allowed Italy to equalise.
FootballAlready bottom of Group A1 after two defeats, Turkey suffered another loss against Belgium. Kevin De Bruyne scored twice and Romelu Lukaku added a third as Belgium won 3-0, leaving Turkey without a point.
FootballAfter his team’s loss to Athletic, Pellegrino Matarazzo praised their opponents. He also identified turnovers and a lack of attacking rhythm as problems for his side.
FootballTerzic welcomed a friendly victory that restored a feeling Athletic had lacked before the break. He also criticised the slow start and the missed chances that could have brought more goals.
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