Real Sociedad defeats Elche as Takefusa Kubo remains unused

Real Sociedad secured a 3-2 victory against Elche CF in a La Liga Matchday 4 fixture on September 7. Despite the win, Japanese midfielder Takefusa Kubo remained on the bench for the entire match, marking his first game this season without playing any minutes.

In Kubo's absence from the pitch, Kenyan forward Job Ochieng delivered a standout performance. Ochieng, who has recently been promoted to the first team, recorded one goal and two assists, contributing to all three of Sociedad's scoring actions. His performance earned him MVP honors from local media.

Real Sociedad faced challenges during the match, including a red card for defender Jon Martin in the 64th minute, which allowed Elche to mount a comeback. Manager Pellegrino Matarazzo addressed Kubo's recent form, noting that the player is not yet at his peak level but expressed confidence in his ability to make significant progress.