Real Sociedad beat Rayo 1-0 but Barrenetxea gets injured
Orri scored the only goal. Matarazzo regrets Barrenetxea's injury, and Oyarzabal is doubtful for Spain after tonsillitis and back trouble.
Real Sociedad beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 on 8 November, with Orri scoring from a pass by Barrenetxea and the team keeping a clean sheet. According to Mundo Deportivo, Pellegrino Matarazzo said that winning matches like this matters when the attack is not working: you have to suffer and defend.
The bad news is the injury to Barrenetxea, who left the pitch in pain and in tears after a strong performance. Matarazzo does not yet know how serious it is, and the player will need a medical check. Oyarzabal also missed the game with tonsillitis and back problems, and the coach doubts he will be fit for the Spanish national team.
The side has won five of its last eight matches and remains fifth in the table.
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