Real Sociedad consolidates in third position in Almería

MADRID, 8 Ene. (EUROPA PRESS) -

Real Sociedad has propped up its third place in LaLiga Santander after beating Almería this Sunday at the Power Horse Stadium (0-2), a duel in which goals from David Silva and Alexander Sorloth after the break put the third league victory on track consecutive for those of Imanol Alguacil.

Without their top scorer, Brais Méndez, the 'txuri urdin' team found inspiration from the Canarian midfielder, who on his 37th birthday led a team that gained weight with the passing of the minutes. An error in Fernando's delivery of the ball nearly cost the Andalusian team dearly, but Take Kubo's cross shot went just wide.

A high header from Illarramendi dismissed the first half before the San Sebastian finished off the duel in six minutes after the restart. This time, the Japanese Kubo assisted Silva perfectly to open the account (min.47) and shortly after it was Sorloth, after a pass from Mikel Merino, who was in charge of putting the final 0-2 (min.52).

In this way, those of Alguacil (32), who next week will face the Basque derby against Athletic Club, add their sixth straight win, third in LaLiga, and shore up third place, six points behind Real Madrid's second place . Almería, meanwhile, is left with 17 units, three more than the relegation.