Lobete's late strike takes Real Sociedad at the top of La Liga

MADRID: Real Sociedad took advantage of the fact that neither Real nor Atletico Madrid are playing this weekend to go three points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday night thanks to a 1-0 win at home over Mallorca.

A last-minute goal from Real Sociedad youngster Julen Lobete gave all three points to the team from San Sebastian in a game of few chances.

Lobete received the ball outside the Mallorca penalty area and although his shot took a slight deflection which deceived Mallorca keeper Manolo Reina, the keeper should have probably done better with the shot.

The points were a reward for the perseverance of the home side, who were reduced to 10 men before halftime after defender Aihen Munoz was shown two yellow cards.

In the first 45 minutes Real Sociedad had struggled to break down a well-organized Mallorca side, but the visitors failed to take advantage of the extra man after the break and despite their timid attempts to attack, they gave the sensation they were happy with a draw, which Lobete's late goal denied them. Agencies

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