The first half was poor, with both teams finding it difficult to surprise the opposition into the box. A header by Duarte after a corner kick and Oyarzabal’s shot from long range were the only offensive exhibitions in the first half. Lack of depth and attacking options.

Granada CF went ahead on 51’ in a moment of unfortunate play for the txuri urdin. Víctor Díaz’s shot hit on Germán and Remiro was unable to react. The luck favoured Granada today. From then on, the realistas threw everything they had at the game, but didn’t create clear chances.

Defeat ends Real’s fine run. However, our European dreams are still alive. Next Sunday, the realistas will face Barça at the Reale Arena. Aupa Real!

- Match stats:

Granada CF: Rui Silva, Foulquier (Víctor Díaz, min.49), Germán (cap) Domingos Duarte, Quini, Eteki (Montoro, min.67), Yangel, Fede Vico (Puertas, min.53), Kenedy, Domingos Quina (Gonalons, min.53) and Soldado (Molina, min.67).

Real Sociedad: Remiro, Gorosabel (Barrenetxea, min.78), Zubeldia, Le Normand, Aihen, Illarra (cap)(Guevara, min.78), Merino, Silva (Guridi, min.28), Oyarzabal, Januzaj (Portu, min.63) and Isak (Bautista, min.63).

Goal: 1-0: Germán, min.51

Referee: González Fuertes. Cautioned Kenedy and Germán for Granada CF and Portu and Guevara for Real Sociedad.

- Match report by realsociedad.com