Real Sociedad Leads La Liga Europa League Qualifiers by One Point

Real Sociedad secured a commanding lead in the La Liga Europa League qualifiers with a convincing win over Granada CF on Sunday afternoon.

The Spanish side dominated the match from start to finish, outshooting their opponents 15-4 and controlling possession for much of the game. Despite being held up for long periods, Real Sociedad were able to exploit their numerical superiority to build a comfortable lead.

In the second half, Real Sociedad extended their advantage further, scoring twice more goals to put themselves comfortably ahead. The first goal came in the 67th minute when midfielder Sergio Ramos struck a powerful header past goalkeeper Diego Gago. The second goal came in the 82nd minute when substitute striker Daniel Parejo converted a penalty after a handball in the box.

Granada, who had been struggling throughout the campaign, were unable to mount any meaningful resistance. They struggled to create chances and were forced into several defensive errors that allowed Real Sociedad to take control of the game.

The victory gives Real Sociedad a three-point lead over Granada in the group standings and puts them in a strong position to advance to the next round of qualifying. They now have two matches remaining against Espanyol and Atlético Madrid, both of which will be crucial if they want to secure a spot in the last eight.

For Granada, the loss is a significant setback as it leaves them with only one chance to qualify for the Europa League. They will need to beat Espanyol away at home on Wednesday before facing Atlético Madrid at home on Friday.

Overall, this was a dominant performance by Real Sociedad and a reminder of why they remain one of the top teams in La Liga. With the rest of the group still to play, it will be interesting to see how the race unfolds and who emerges as the ultimate victor.