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Takefusa Kubo starts as Real Sociedad loses 0-1 to Real Betis
Real Sociedad began their 2026/27 La Liga campaign with a 0-1 defeat against Real Betis at Estadio La Cartuja. The match served as the season opener for both clubs following delays caused by the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Japanese midfielder Takefusa Kubo started the match in a right side-half position. Despite showing flashes of individual skill, including dribbling past defenders, Kubo was substituted in the 58th minute for Mikel Oyarzabal.
The deadlock was broken in the 63rd minute when Riquelme scored a volley for Real Betis. Real Sociedad attempted to equalize late in the game, with chances from Luka Šćuk and Oli Óskarsson, but were unable to find the net. Real Sociedad will face Real Madrid in their next fixture at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Entities
Mikel Oyarzabal · Real Betis · Real Sociedad · Riquelme · Takefusa Kubo
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Riquelme scored the winning goal with a volley in the 63rd minute. www.footballchannel.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] Takefusa Kubo started the match as a right side midfielder. www.footballchannel.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kubo was substituted in the 58th minute for Mikel Oyarzabal. www.footballchannel.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] Real Sociedad lost 0-1 to Real Betis in their first La Liga match of the 2026/27 season. www.footballchannel.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Real Sociedad's next match is against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu. www.footballchannel.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The match was played at Estadio La Cartuja. www.footballchannel.jp