The Txuri-urdines came out determined to keep the three points and beat the Yellow Submarine 3-0 on matchday 16 of the Spain – LaLiga EA Sports 2023-24 tournament. The goals for the visitor were scored by Mikel Merino (37′ 1T), Martín Zubimendi (40′ 1T) and Takefusa Kubo (48′ 1T).
A highlight of the match was Mikel Merino’s goal in the 37th minute of the first half. After a pass from Takefusa Kubo, the midfielder was able to get the ball out with a header and managed to score on Filip Jörgensen’s right post.
The figure of the meeting was Mikel Merino. The Real Sociedad midfielder stood out against Villarreal since he scored 1 goal, made 64 correct passes and kicked the goal 3 times.
Another of the key footballers in the Estadio de la Cerámica stadium was Takefusa Kubo. The Real Sociedad forward scored 1 goal, kicked the goal 3 times against Villarreal and gave 14 correct passes.
With many fouls, it was an intense match with many interruptions on the court. There were 3 reprimands: Étienne Capoue, Alfonso Pedraza and Martín Zubimendi.
Villarreal’s coach, Marcelino García Toral, had a 4-4-2 formation on the field with Filip Jörgensen in goal; Juan Foyth, Raúl Albiol, Jorge Cuenca and Alfonso Pedraza on the defensive line; Adrià Altimira, Dani Parejo, Étienne Capoue and Álex Baena in the middle; and Gerard Moreno and José Luis Morales in the attack.
For their part, those led by Imanol Alguacil stood with a 4-4-2 strategy with Alex Remiro between the three sticks; Hamari Traoré, Aritz Elustondo, Igor Zubeldía and Kieran Tierney in defense; Brais Méndez, Martín Zubimendi, Mikel Merino and Arsen Zakharyan in the midfield; and Umar Sadiq and Takefusa Kubo up front.
The match at the Estadio de la Cerámica stadium was directed by referee Mario Melero López.
On the next date, the Yellow Submarine will visit Real Madrid. On the other hand, the Txuri-urdines will receive Betis.
The local team is in thirteenth place with 16 points, while the visitor reached 29 points and is placed in fifth place in the tournament.
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