Oyarzabal discusses Real Sociedad's challenges in loss to Madrid

Real Sociedad's Mikel Oyarzabal addressed the media following the team's 4-1 defeat to Real Madrid at the Bernabéu on August 26. He noted a strong start, with Sociedad causing problems for Madrid early on and achieving an equalizer. However, they struggled to maintain that competitive edge throughout the match. Oyarzabal emphasized the need for courage and better possession to create chances. The loss adds to a challenging start for Sociedad, as Oyarzabal mentioned their previous match against Real Betis, where they also dropped points despite a decent performance. He acknowledged the crowd's recognition of his World Cup success while highlighting teammate Marc Cucurella's accomplishment.

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