Mikel Oyarzabal Reflects on Positive Start Under Pellegrino Matarazzo

Mikel Oyarzabal believes that the match between Real Sociedad and Atlético de Madrid marks a promising beginning for the era of coach Pellegrino Matarazzo. He sees this encounter as an opportunity to showcase the high potential of the txuriurdin team, which has yet to be realized. Oyarzabal emphasizes the need for results, with the support of the fans, to help the team rise from the lower end of the standings.

In the match against Atlético, Oyarzabal was eager to score but narrowly missed two clear opportunities in the first half. In the second half, he felt he was denied a penalty when fouled by Oblak. However, he made his impact felt by participating significantly in the equalizing goal scored by Guedes. He initiated the play with a well-timed header and cleverly drew Marcos Llorente away from the ball, allowing Guedes a clear shot.

Unlike many occasions in this La Liga season, particularly during challenging times, Oyarzabal was not selected to speak to the media after the match. Yet, true to his character, he took to Instagram to share his thoughts: “A good first step towards what we aspire to be. Together, we will achieve the desired results.”

It is evident that Oyarzabal plays a crucial role in helping Real Sociedad escape the relegation zone, a situation exacerbated by a streak of three consecutive losses that coincided with his absence due to a muscle injury.