Roma tied with Real Sociedad, but qualified for the Quarterfinals

The Txuri-urdines and Roma did not go beyond a tie and ended up tied without goals in their match for the round of 7 of the Europa League 2022-2023.

67 minutes into the second half, striker Mikel Oyarzábal had a chance to open the scoring, but his shot bounced off the post.

Real Sociedad had more chances to win but couldn’t find the way to score the difference. He stalked the rival goal with 17 shots, of which 10 were on target, 1 hit the post and 6 were wide.

The best man of the match was Brais Mendez. The Real Sociedad midfielder because he searched for the opposite goal 4 times.

Roger Ibañez was also key. The Roma defender had a good level for clearing 6 dangerous balls.

The game was notable for a lot of friction and constant fouls that cut the game short. There were a large number of cautions: Rick Karsdorp, Igor Zubeldía, Gianluca Mancini, Diego Rico, Carlos Fernández, Chris Smalling. Carlos Fernández was sent off after receiving his second yellow, in the 97th minute of the second half.

The coach of R. Sociedad, Imanol Alguacil, proposed a 4-4-2 formation with Alex Remiro in goal; Andoni Gorosabel, Igor Zubeldía, Robin Le Normand and Diego Rico on the defensive line; David Silva, Martín Zubimendi, Mikel Merino and Brais Méndez in the middle; and Mikel Oyarzábal and Alexander Sorloth in attack.

For its part, José dos Santos Mourinho Félix’s team took to the field with a 5-4-1 scheme with Rui Patrício under the three sticks; Rick Karsdorp, Chris Smalling, Roger Ibañez, Gianluca Mancini and Leonardo Spinazzola on defense; Paulo Dybala, Georginio Wijnaldum, Bryan Cristante and Lorenzo Pellegrini in midfield; and Andrea Belotti up front.

István Kovács was the referee who directed the match at Anoeta.

Despite the fact that they drew with the Txuri-urdines, Roma will play the Quarterfinals of the Europa League 2022-2023.

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