Robert Navarro gives the ticket to the round of 16 to Real Sociedad in Las Gaunas (0-1)

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The Real society has defeated the UD Logrones in Las Gaunas by 0-1, with Robert Navarro’s goal, in the round of 16 round of the Copa del Rey that was played this Wednesday. Imanol’s players prevailed with a beautiful goal from the young midfielder, in a match in which they were better than their rival, in front of 2,000 Real fans and in the midst of a great atmosphere.

In this way, Real obtains the ticket to the round of 16 and will be in the draw this Saturday, in a competition in which they have many hopes and in which they are knowing how to maintain the excellent level shown so far throughout the season, in the League and in the Europa League. The truth is that the tie has been exciting until the final whistle, since the score did not register a significant difference between the two teams, but Real has controlled the game practically at all times and has not been in trouble to seal the pass, on track from minute 33 with Navarro’s target.

In the first half, Real has dominated the midfield more than its rival, although it has been difficult for them to reach the La Rioja goal. Alexander Sorloth had a good chance, after a quarter of an hour, but he couldn’t pinpoint his shot with his right leg, and the ball went very close to the post. In the 33rd minute, in a great play, Imanol’s men managed to get ahead in the markingr: Asier Illarramendi has advanced with the ball and has sent a pass into the hole, towards Robert Navarro, which Brais Méndez has been able to read with skill; the number 23 of Real has allowed the ball to pass, which has come in advantage for Navarresewho has crossed with his left foot before the departure of Gonzalo.

After the break, the Gipuzkoan team came out ready to seal the tie, and Mikel Merino, with a header from a well-taken free kick by Brais and a shot from close range after some excellent play by Sorloth, came close to achieving the second so much In the 66th minute, a pass from Brais left Sorloth alone, who beat the rival goalkeeper, but the move was canceled for offside. Diego Rico, shortly after, tried it from a distance, with a left-footed shot that was cleared by Gonzalo, the UD Logroñés goalkeeper, without a doubt the best in his team.

In the final stretch, a more intense offensive from the local team could be expected, but Real, well oxygenated by the changes that Imanol has arranged, has maintained possession of the ball with long possessions that have deactivated any attempt by Logroñés.

Thus, the 0-1 does justice to what has been seen in Las Gaunas, which has been full and has seen how the Real fans, full of enthusiasm for the great trajectory of the San Sebastian team, have been able to celebrate a new and well-deserved victory.

Data sheet:

UD Logroñés: Gonzalo Cretazz; Campins (Sergi López, m.63), Christian Fernández (Arregi, .63), David Fernández, Iñaki; Jaime Sierra (Boniquet, m.63), Markel Lozano; Zourdine Thior (Martínez Losa, m.76), Bobacar Keita, Carlos Doncel (Dani Pichín, m.85); Slight.

1Royal Society: Remiro; Gorosabel (Elustondo, m.85), Le Normand, Jon Pacheco, Aihen Muñoz (Diego Rico, m.63), Illarramend (Pablo Marín, m.80); Brais Méndez, Mikel Merinio (Martín Zubimendi, m.63), Robert Navarro; Sorloth (Oyarzabal, m.80).

Goal: Robert Navarro, in minute 33.