Real Sociedad B's losing streak in LaLiga Hypermotion stretched to five matches with a 0-1 defeat away to Las Palmas. The only goal of the game, in matchday 11, was scored by Jesé for the hosts, who overcame a reserve side that has now lost seven of its opening eleven fixtures.
The match, played on Saturday 24 October, highlighted the difficult situation facing Xabi Alonso's team. Real Sociedad B, who sit 19th with just eight points, received ten yellow cards throughout the contest, a figure that speaks to the tension and frustration in a game they failed to control. Las Palmas, meanwhile, picked up three valuable points to move away from the drop zone, making three substitutions and collecting five bookings.
A worrying run
The loss in Gran Canaria solidifies a negative trend for the B team, who have not won in over a month. With two wins, two draws and seven defeats this season, the side has conceded 22 goals while scoring only 14. This contrast is even starker when compared to the good form of the senior team, who sit fifth in La Liga with 16 points from nine games and are fresh from a 0-6 thrashing of Lillestrom in the Europa League.
While the first team enjoys a run of three wins and a draw in their last five official matches, the reserves are fighting to climb out of trouble. Their next fixture, at home to Levante on Sunday 25 October, now looks key to halt the slide. The Valencian side, 13th in the table, will visit Zubieta in a direct survival clash that the San Sebastián outfit cannot afford to lose.
The match against Las Palmas showed a Real Sociedad B side struggling to create consistent danger. The manager made four changes to the starting eleven in search of a reaction, but attacking effectiveness did not arrive. The only goal came in the first half, leaving the team with a mountain to climb for the remainder. The accumulation of yellow cards, especially in the second period, made any attempt at a comeback even harder.
With eyes now fixed on the immediate challenge of Levante, the B team urgently needs a change of direction. The squad, filled with young talents developed at Zubieta, must find the defensive solidity and finishing touch that have been missing in recent weeks. The contrast with the senior team, who have scored 17 league goals this season and have one of the competition's most potent attacks, is clear. Ending this poor run must start at home this Sunday.
The report in full is at Mundo Deportivo
