Real Sociedad welcomed Sturm Graz to San Sebastian this evening to do battle in their latest Europa League fixture, but were unable to secure victory and were held to a 1-1 draw.
La Real were second in Group B heading into the game, two points behind leaders Monaco. They were a point clear of PSV Eindhoven and five clear of bottom-placed Sturm Graz. Monaco played out a scoreless draw with PSV in the group’s other game.
🇪🇺 Noche europea en el Reale Arena 🔵⚪️🔵#UEL | #EuropaRS | #AurreraReala pic.twitter.com/sg4peFVRlD
— Real Sociedad Fútbol (@RealSociedad) November 4, 2021
Tonight’s result aside, the Basque side are enjoying a fine start to the season. As well as their European success, they’re top of La Liga after 12 games, a point clear of both Real Madrid and Sevilla.
🔚 Final.#UEL | #EuropaRS | #AurreraReala pic.twitter.com/8YdkNptiqT
— Real Sociedad Fútbol (@RealSociedad) November 4, 2021
They did, however, concede a last-minute equaliser to Athletic Bilbao this past weekend in a fiercely-contested Basque derby.
Jakob Jantscher fired Sturm Graz into a 38th minute lead before Alexander Soerloth rescued a point for La Real in the 53rd minute.
