Real Sociedad won the Gipuzkoan derby of Ipurua against Eibar by the minimum … and with an evident transformation in the way they approach the matches. From dominating games with the ball to giving the ball to the rival, to be dominated apparently and know how to suffer with a great defensive work. This is what he did against Celta. And he repeated against Eibar. A goal from Alexander Isak in the first half decided the duel between the main exponents of football in the territory, but the result is not according to what was seen during the 90 minutes, because the gunsmith team made merits to have achieved, at least, the tie, especially in the second half. The San Sebastian were able to sentence before the break, Isak later failed the great occasion of the match, and they left the match so open that they ended up suffering the unspeakable to end up achieving a triumph that is worth its weight in gold in the fight to enter Europe in the face of the next season.
In a Gipuzkoan key. And looking at the football of the territory, with this result, Eibar is very touched at the bottom of the classification. It is true that he recovered sensations and that he finally resembled that brave and determined team which has always proven to be, but no one knows why it has disappeared in 2021. Even so, it did not even give him a tie, and now only mathematics sustains him still alive in the First Division. Because the feeling is that he is mortally wounded, and he is not sunk because there are still points at stake. And if he is able to repeat the image given against Real, the prize of winning again will not be far, and then perhaps he can allow himself to believe again. Now everything looks black, do not be fooled. He remains bottom with 23 points, seven from salvation, and with the golaverage lost with most of the teams that are ahead in the table. But as long as there is life, there will be hope. And more if it is Mendilibar who is on the bench.
Meanwhile, Imanol seems to have regained cruising speed and is back on track with two wins in a row thanks to a transformation in his style of play to suit the current needs of the team. Without Silva and Merino, both injured, It was difficult to maintain that idea, and to that we must add that the players arrive just at the decisive stage from the physical point of view. It is not for less, the season has been very long and demanding for a team like Real. So the victory in Ipurua came in a somewhat different way from what we were used to, because precious and touch football now shines by its absence to give way to a more pragmatic version. La Real knew how to suffer in Ipurua when Eibar pressed the most, doing superb defensive work, and taking advantage of the first half chance they had in the first half. Eibar committed a hole in defense, Isak is only ahead of Dmitrovic, and he did not miss. Later, Isak himself could have extended the rent, but his shot after a great movement came out bitten. La Real did not take advantage of their moment to send Eibar to the canvas, and that was very dangerous.
The key to the game was in the second half, in an action in which Isak crosses the field with the ball after a good robbery, and stands hand in hand with Dmitrovic. He had all the time to think, but he thought so much that in the end the Serbian goalkeeper from Eibar stole his wallet. It was the best chance of the game. The Swede started doing everything well and ended up making out by himself, although Dmitrovic's intervention should not be detracted. Isak was a hero and could be a villain, but what is clear is that he already has 14 goals this season and his numbers are already a Star forward at Real. That move gave wings to Eibar, who from being evicted, went on to see a ray of hope. La Real knew how to suffer those last minutes, showed a maturity that until now had not shown, and took a victory that allows them to have a cushion of four points with the seventh. Europe is getting a little closer.