Last Updated: November 09, 2023, 02:00 IST
Real Sociedad edged nearer to a spot within the knockout stage of the Champions League with a snug 3-1 win over Benfica in Group D on Wednesday which ended the Portuguese facet’s faint hopes of reaching the final 16.
Mikel Merino, Mikel Oyarzabal and Ander Barrenetxea scored, and Brais Mendez missed a penalty kick, for Sociedad within the first 21 minutes of the sport, whereas within the second half Rafa Silva netted Benfica’s first purpose within the competitors after three earlier defeats within the group.
It was Sociedad’s third consecutive Champions League win however their first at house in 20 years as they provisionally took prime spot in Group D on 10 factors with two video games remaining.
Inter Milan are second on seven factors, 4 away from RB Salzburg in third. Real Sociedad and Inter will qualify for the final 16 if the Italian facet beat the Austrian staff afterward Wednesday.
“Our people are showing a lot of support, they are enjoying our play and we are giving everything for our fans,” Merino advised Movistar Plus.
“We went into the break at 3-0 and with a very good feeling, but we should have won by a bigger margin. Their goal could have caused us doubts but I think we knew how to control them.”
The match was stopped briefly midway via the second half after flares have been thrown by Benfica supporters.
Earlier on Wednesday, three followers have been arrested after violent clashes between supporters of each groups, the Basque Country police confirmed.
(This story has not been edited by News18 workers and is printed from a syndicated information company feed – Reuters)
