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Takefusa Kubo performance at Real Sociedad

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Real Sociedad midfielder Takefusa Kubo has expressed his ambition to win the UEFA Europa League, identifying the tournament as the club’s primary goal. Despite this ambition, Kubo has recently experienced fluctuations in his playing time. By October 2026, Kubo faced a significant scoring slump, specifically a 595-day drought of goals scored at the club’s home stadium, Anoeta. His last goal at the venue was recorded in February 2025 against Leganés. While he had continued to score in away matches, his lack of production at home became a point of concern alongside other members of the Real Sociedad attacking line. Under manager Pellegrino Matarazzo, Kubo’s role in the starting lineup diminished due to this slump and the emergence of competitive rivals such as Job Ocien and Gonzalo Gedes. Local media reported that Kubo had missed ‘countless chances’ during a period where he was relegated to the bench for several consecutive matches. On October 17, 2026, Kubo ended his scoring drought and reclaimed a prominent role in the squad during a 5-2 La Liga away victory against Málaga. Returning to the starting lineup for the first time in seven matches following a knee injury, Kubo scored the opening goal in the 3rd minute and provided an assist for Mikel Oyarzabal. This performance marked his first goal since December of the previous year, ending a 302-day scoring drought. Kubo credited his success to the tactical support of teammate Hector Fort, noting that Fort’s overlapping runs created opportunities to cut inside. Manager Pellegrino Matarazzo praised Kubo’s focus and determination, stating, ‘He showed what he can do.’ However, following his resurgence, Kubo’s standing in the squad remains uncertain. Despite starting a recent Europa League fixture, he was an unused substitute during a 2-1 victory over Levante.

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