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Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Real Sociedad: Europa League Showdown Ends in 1-0 Victory for Real Sociedad

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Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Real Sociedad: Europa League Showdown Ends in 1-0 Victory for Real Sociedad

October 24, 2024Real Sociedad edged past Maccabi Tel Aviv with a 1-0 victory at the Partizan Stadium in a thrilling UEFA Europa League clash. The Spanish side secured their first win in the group stage, leaving Maccabi still searching for points in the competition.

Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Real Sociedad Highlights:

Pacheco’s Header Secures Victory: The decisive moment came in the 18th minute when Jon Pacheco rose high inside the box to head home a perfectly placed cross, putting Real Sociedad in the lead. Maccabi Tel Aviv struggled to respond but was unable to find the back of the net.

Mishpati’s Impressive Saves: Maccabi’s goalkeeper, Daniel Mishpati, delivered a series of impressive saves, keeping the home side in the game. He notably denied Umar Sadiq’s close-range effort in the 24th minute, preventing Sociedad from extending their lead.

Real Sociedad Dominates Possession: The La Liga side controlled the flow of the game with over 65% possession, making it difficult for Maccabi to create meaningful chances.

Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Real Sociedad Match Stats

  • Possession: Maccabi Tel Aviv 34.7% – 65.3% Real Sociedad
  • Shots on Target: Maccabi Tel Aviv 0 – 3 Real Sociedad
  • Corners: Maccabi Tel Aviv 0 – 2 Real Sociedad

Despite a valiant effort from Maccabi Tel Aviv, Real Sociedad’s tactical discipline and effective counter-attacks sealed the narrow victory. Sociedad’s win propels them up the standings, keeping their Europa League hopes alive, while Maccabi Tel Aviv remains winless in the group stage.