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Anderlecht stun Real Sociedad in Europa League thriller at Anoeta

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Anderlecht produced a stunning performance on Thursday evening, securing a 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad at the Anoeta Stadium in their Europa League clash. The Belgian side, featuring Senegalese defender Moussa Ndiaye, earned their second consecutive win of the competition, maintaining a perfect start to their campaign.

Coming off the back of a hard-fought victory against Ferencvaros on matchday one, Anderlecht knew the trip to Spain would be a significant challenge.

Real Sociedad, a strong contender in La Liga, presented a formidable obstacle. Yet, the Belgian outfit rose to the occasion, executing a disciplined and resilient game plan that left the home side frustrated.

The match got off to a rocky start for Anderlecht, as Real Sociedad capitalized on a lapse in concentration from the visitors.

Just five minutes into the game, Sociedad’s Pablo Marín found the back of the net with a well-placed effort, giving the Spanish side an early lead and leaving Anderlecht on the back foot.

Despite the early setback, David Hubert’s side refused to crumble.

They responded with determination and gradually found their rhythm.

In the 28th minute, their persistence paid off when striker Luis Vasquez pounced on a defensive error, slotting the ball past the Sociedad goalkeeper to restore parity.

The goal shifted the momentum of the game, and Anderlecht began to assert more control.

Just 11 minutes later, Anderlecht took the lead in spectacular fashion.

Midfielder Theo Leoni unleashed a thunderous strike from outside the penalty area, leaving the Real Sociedad keeper with no chance as the ball soared into the top corner.

Leoni’s goal, a moment of pure quality, proved to be the match-winner, as Anderlecht held on to their slim advantage for the remainder of the contest.

The second half saw Sociedad push forward in search of an equalizer, but Anderlecht’s defense, marshalled by Ndiaye, stood firm.

The Senegalese left-back played a key role in neutralizing Sociedad’s attacking threats, contributing both defensively and in helping his team maintain composure under pressure.

Sociedad created several opportunities in the final stages, but they were unable to find a way past the resolute Anderlecht backline.

As the final whistle blew, the visitors celebrated an impressive victory that leaves them with six points from two matches in Group D.

Reflecting on the result, Anderlecht manager David Hubert praised his team’s resilience and character: “It was a tough start, but the players never gave up.

We knew it would be a difficult match, but we stuck to our plan, and in the end, it paid off.”

With two wins from two, Anderlecht are now well-placed to advance from the group stage, though tougher tests lie ahead.

The Belgian side will hope to continue their strong form as they look to progress further in the competition.

For Real Sociedad, the defeat serves as a wake-up call as they aim to bounce back in the coming fixtures.

Anderlecht’s next Europa League outing will see them face off against Sturm Graz, while Real Sociedad will look to regain ground with a crucial match against Ferencvaros.

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