Real Sociedad B secured their first point of the season by defeating Albacete 2-1 at the Carlos Belmonte stadium. Gorosabel opened the scoring after a mistake by goalkeeper Diego Mariño, netting from outside the box in a crucial moment. The second goal came from a header following a corner by Mariezkurrena, putting the team in a definitive advantage.
Albacete tried to respond, but the visiting side was hampered by a serious injury: San Bartolomé broke his leg during the second half and had to leave the field for medical attention. The loss of their defender left Albacete more vulnerable.
Referee Salvador Lax Franco, with VAR support from Carlos del Cerro Grande, oversaw the match that extended to the 95th minute, with five minutes of added time. During the game, Albacete made several substitutions: Tomás Inglés came on for LLuis López, Antonio Pacheco replaced Sergio Ortuño, and later Mario Soberón and Dani Bernabéu entered for Róber González and Vallejo.
Real Sociedad B also made tactical changes: Oleaga and Soroeta replaced Mariezkurrena and Carbonell, while Balda and Orobengoa took the place of Calderón and Eceizabarrena. The Donostiarra team also introduced Aguirre for Dani Díaz, and Ansotegi substituted Aguirre for Aguirre, maintaining a solid defense.
Throughout the match, Real Sociedad B displayed organized defense, with Aitor Fraga and Unax Agote holding the line. The attack, led by Gorosabel, capitalized on the opponent’s mistakes, while Albacete, despite their efforts, could not overcome the lead.
The game ended with Real Sociedad B celebrating the win, while Albacete left frustrated at missing the chance to earn points. The match was a clear example of the importance of defensive discipline and the ability to seize opportunities in second-division football.
