Real Sociedad B drew 1-1 with CD Tenerife in a hard-fought LALIGA Hypermotion match this Saturday. The game, which saw goals in the second half, was notable for a high number of injuries and disciplinary actions.
The senior Real Sociedad team currently sits 11th in LaLiga with 4 points from four games, having recorded one win, one draw, and two losses. Their next fixture is against 19th-placed Elche on September 7th.
How did the match unfold?
The first half ended goalless, with the fourth official adding just one minute of stoppage time. The action unfolded after the break. Javier Soroeta put the Basque side ahead following an assist from Jon Balda, though the goal required confirmation from a VAR review. The local joy was short-lived, as Fabricio equalized for Tenerife with an unassisted effort. The match concluded with six minutes of added time announced.
The physical toll was significant. For Real Sociedad B, Kazunari Kita was forced off with an injury. The visiting side suffered worse, with Enric Gallego, David Rodríguez, Martin Pecar, and Jesús Álvarez all picking up knocks. You can check the squad's fitness on our injuries page.
What was the disciplinary situation?
The referee issued seven yellow cards. For Tenerife, Iván Chapela, Fabricio, Juanjo Sánchez, and Enric Gallego were booked. For the home side, Arkaitz Mariezkurrena and Iñaki Rupérez received cautions for dangerous play. Corner kicks were a frequent feature. Tenerife earned corners from actions by Luken Beitia and Kita, while Real Sociedad B won theirs through Juanjo Sánchez and David Rodríguez.
Who came off the bench?
Both managers use their substitutes to influence the game. Jon Eceizabarrena, Gorka Gorosabel, Javier Soroeta, and Iñaki Rupérez came on for Dani Díaz, Alex Lebarbier, Arkaitz Mariezkurrena, and Jon Garro in the Real Sociedad B side. Tenerife introduced Anes Krdzalic, César Álvarez, Iván Chapela, Tomy Carbonell, and Fabricio, the latter replacing the injured Jesús Álvarez. The starting lineups for both teams had been confirmed prior to kick-off.
The senior Real Sociedad side has scored 3 goals and conceded 6 this season, resulting in a -3 goal difference. They trail league leaders Barcelona by 5 points. To track the competition, visit the standings page. The B team's next match is an away fixture on September 7th, 2026.
