Real Sociedad on a roll in the Champions League!
Real Sociedad defeated Benfica 3-1 at home in Champions League Group D.
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In Champions League Group D, Imanol Alguacil's Real Sociedad faced off against Roger Schmidt's Benfica.
The match, played at the Reale Arena, was won 3-1 by the hosts, Real Sociedad, with goals coming from Mikel Merino in the 6th minute, Mikel Oyarzabal in the 11th minute, and Ander Barrenetxea in the 21st minute.
While the visiting team Benfica's only goal was scored by Rafa Silva in the 49th minute, Real Sociedad's Brais Mendez missed a penalty kick in the 29th minute.
National team player Orkun Kökçü was not included in the Benfica squad due to injury.
With this result, Real Sociedad increased their points in the group to 10, while Benfica remained at the bottom of the group with 0 points.
In the next match week of the group, Real Sociedad will host Salzburg, while Benfica will welcome Inter to their home ground.