Benat Turrientes secured a 1-0 victory for Real Sociedad against Athletic Club in the Copa del Rey semifinal with a crucial goal in the second half. Turrientes capitalized on a penalty, converting a shot past Athletic goalkeeper Alex Padilla.
Real Sociedad dominated the match, showcasing a strong performance despite missing key players like Oihan Sancet and Dani Vivian. The intense semifinal saw few clear chances initially, with Sociedad gradually gaining control as Goncalo Guedes and Mikel Oyarzabal linked up effectively.
The match witnessed some key moments, including a denied opportunity for Pablo Marin and a controversial VAR review on Aymeric Laporte’s potential handball. Athletic struggled to mount a comeback, with limited threats on goal, as Real Sociedad held on to their narrow lead.
In the other semifinal, Atletico Madrid will face FC Barcelona at the Metropolitano Stadium, with the return legs scheduled for the first week of March.
