Real Sociedad dominated Rayo Vallecano in a 6-0 victory on Sunday at Metropolitan Stadium in Madrid. Norway striker Alexander Sørloth scored a hat-trick within the opening quarter-hour, showcasing his exceptional form.
Match Highlights
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Sørloth’s Goals:
- Opened the scoring with a well-placed volley from a cross by Pablo Barrios.
- Added a second goal with an angled shot that found the far post.
- Completed his hat-trick when a clearance from Jon Martín rebounded off teammate Aritz Elustondo, allowing him to smash it home.
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Real Sociedad’s Performance:
- This convincing win underscores their dominance, marking their third consecutive victory.
- They currently sit second in La Liga, just one point behind leaders Barcelona.
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Rayo Vallecano’s Struggles:
- Currently ranked 14th in La Liga, Rayo Vallecano has won only two of their last eight matches.
- This loss was their third at home this season, and they will aim to bounce back against Getafe next weekend.
Notable Events
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Historical Context:
- This victory was significant for Real Sociedad as it marked their first away win over Rayo Vallecano since 2013. They had previously drawn four of their last five away games against Rayo.
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Controversial Incident:
- Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos received two yellow cards within six minutes of coming on as a substitute, resulting in his early dismissal during his debut for Rayo Vallecano.
- Ceballos joined Rayo on loan due to injury issues affecting several players at Real Madrid, including Federico Valverde and Rodrygo Goes.
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Impact of Ceballos’ Dismissal:
- His sending off compounded Rayo’s struggles, as they were already down by three goals at that point. Despite some late resistance, they ultimately succumbed to a 6-0 defeat.
Other Match Results
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Athletic Bilbao secured a comeback victory over Valencia CF at San Mamés Stadium, with Nico Williams scoring twice, including a penalty, and Mikel Vesga netting another crucial goal.
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Villarreal CF defeated Levante UD 2-1, with Arnaut Danjuma scoring both goals, including a penalty, and Samuel Chukwueze providing an assist.
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Girona FC triumphed over Espanyol de Barcelona 1-0, thanks to a decisive goal from Gerard Moreno.
These results bring us closer to determining which teams will secure spots in European competitions by the end of the season.
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