{"id":8827,"date":"2025-02-07T10:31:13","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T07:31:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/?p=8827"},"modified":"2025-02-07T10:31:22","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T07:31:22","slug":"real-sociedad-secure-copa-del-rey-semi-final-berth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/football-news\/real-sociedad-secure-copa-del-rey-semi-final-berth\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Sociedad Knock Out Osasuna, March into CdR Semis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Copa del Rey is heating up, and Real Sociedad have booked their place in the semi-finals with a dominant 2-0 win over Osasuna. The Basque giants delivered a solid performance, ending Osasuna\u2019s four-match unbeaten run and pushing forward their hopes of cup glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bright Start from Osasuna, but Sociedad Strikes First<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Coming into this clash just days after their 2-1 league defeat to Osasuna, Sociedad was keen to set the record straight. Osasuna started brightly, with Ante Budimir and Aimar Oroz testing the Sociedad defense early on. However, Imanol Alguacil\u2019s men were ready to turn the tide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The breakthrough came through a direct move from goalkeeper \u00c1lex Remiro. His long punt forward sparked an excellent attacking sequence, with Mikel Oyarzabal and Aritz Elustondo combining beautifully. Elustondo weaved through Osasuna\u2019s backline and finished with a precise left-footed strike past Sergio Herrera, giving Sociedad a well-earned lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Brais M\u00e9ndez Doubles the Advantage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Osasuna\u2019s troubles worsened soon after when a misplaced clearance from Herrera gifted Sociedad another golden opportunity. Oyarzabal capitalized on the error, setting up Brais M\u00e9ndez, who coolly slotted in the second goal of the night. At this point, Osasuna\u2019s bright start was a distant memory as Sociedad took complete control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The evening became a nightmare for the visitors when Alejandro Catena saw his yellow card upgraded to red after an outrageous kung-fu-style challenge on M\u00e9ndez. This left Osasuna with a mountain to climb and limited options to mount a comeback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Osasuna Fail to Mount a Comeback<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Despite their disadvantage, Osasuna looked for ways to get back into the match. Budimir came close to pulling one back before halftime with a stunning long-range volley that flashed just wide. However, that was as close as they got to troubling Sociedad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, the hosts were in no rush to extend their lead, instead opting for controlled possession. Takefusa Kubo\u2019s corner almost led to a third goal when Nayef Aguerd narrowly missed connecting. Herrera was also forced into a smart save from M\u00e9ndez, but Sociedad remained content with their two-goal cushion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Osasuna\u2019s attack lacked cutting edge, with Budimir\u2019s header from a Bryan Zaragoza cross easily saved by Remiro. There was no way back for Vicente Moreno\u2019s men without a late spark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sociedad March On, Osasuna Bow Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Real Sociedad\u2019s first-half dominance proved enough to secure a place in the Copa del Rey semi-finals. This win marked only their second in six games, but it came at the perfect time. Osasuna’s dream of winning their first-ever Copa del Rey title must wait another year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What This Means for Kenyan Football Fans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kenyan football fans who love European competitions can appreciate the Copa del Rey\u2019s intensity. Real Sociedad\u2019s tactical discipline and efficiency mirror the type of football that excites fans worldwide. With more thrilling matches to come, Kenyan punters and fans alike can keep an eye on the tournament’s next stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for the best place to place your bets on top football action? BangSports<\/strong> <\/a>offers the best odds on Copa del Rey and other major football competitions. Don\u2019t miss out<\/a>\u2014bet wisely and win big!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Copa del Rey is heating up, and Real Sociedad have booked their place in the semi-finals with a dominant 2-0 win over Osasuna. The Basque giants delivered a solid performance, ending Osasuna\u2019s four-match unbeaten run and pushing forward their hopes of cup glory. Bright Start from Osasuna, but Sociedad Strikes First Coming into this […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":8831,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[211,212,382,482,78],"class_list":{"0":"post-8827","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-football-news","8":"tag-bangbet","9":"tag-bangsports","10":"tag-copa-del-rey","11":"tag-copa-del-rey-quarter-finals","12":"tag-sports-betting-africa"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8827","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8827"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8827\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8832,"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8827\/revisions\/8832"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8831"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8827"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8827"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8827"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}