EUROPA LEAGUE: Real Sociedad vs RB Leipzig player ratings as Lepzig win with 3-1

Real Sociedad vs RB Leipzig : The Europa League returned to action in midweek as Real Sociedad play host to RB Leipzig in the second leg of their playoff round clash at the Reale Arena.
Lepizig went ahead by 2 goals in the 60th minute. Sociedad pulled one back moments after Leipzig’s second goal. Sociedad tried their best to score the second, but Leipzig went up 3-1 at the 89th minute through a penalty and that sealed the game.
Real Sociedad vs RB Leipzig Player Ratings
Real Sociedad
Matthew Ryan (6.7/10): Made a few good saves. Looked nervous at times and gave away a penalty that went on to be converted.
Joseba Zaldua (6.3/10): Hardly had 15-20 touches in the entire first half.
Aritz Elustondo (5.9/10): Did some interceptions. Long balls were very inaccurate throughout the game.
Robin Le Normand (6.8/10): Arguably the best defender at the Sociedad backline. Was doing his best at the back. Good ball distribution as well.
Aihen Munoz (6.5/10): Had a fair share of the ball at the wings. Good at interceptions. Committed some fouls.
Martin Zubimendi (7.5/10): Scored the first goal for Sociedad. A brilliant game for him overall.
Igor Zubeldia (6.3/10): Blocked a few crucial shots. Could have been much better at aerial challenges.
Rafinha Alcantara (6.6/10): Had a good amount of the ball compared to his teammates. But lacked the final pass.
Portu (5.7/10): Has very little to show for. Consequently, got subbed off in the second half.
Alexander Isak (6.4/10): The target man for Sociedad did very little. Lost the possession number of times.
Mikel Oyarzabal (7.4/10): The captain was doing his best. Was taking on defenders. Created a few good chances for his team. Assisted the first goal.
Substitutions:
David Silva (6.4/10): Was decent after being brought in at halftime. Very good distribution of the ball.
Adnan Januzaj (6.4/10) : Good dribbling. Had a shot on target.
Sorloth : N/A
Djouahra : N/A
RB Leipzig
Peter Gulacsi (6.7/10): Leipzig Made 2 saves in the entire game. Gave a number of long balls from the back.
Josko Gvardiol (7.4/10): Was there with important interceptions and clearances. Was winning every ground challenge.
Willi Orban (7.4/10): A great show from the Centre back. Did almost everything correct. Defended really well and got a goal from the penalty rebound.
Mohamed Simakan (6.8/10): Won almost every duel he went into. Got the assist for the second goal.
Lukas Klostermann (6.4/10): Had a shot off target. Has 1 key pass to his name. Tracked back well when needed.
Konrad Laimer (7.0/10): Was bossing the midfield in the first half. Looked very confident on the ball. Popped up with a few interceptions and tackles too.
Kevin Kampl (7.0/10): He missed a great chance at the opening stages of the game. But had a brilliant show at the midfield.
Benjamin Henrichs (7.3/10): Brilliant in the first half where he created a number of good chances that should have been converted. Made good tackles as well.
Dani Olmo (7.5/10): He was at the heart of every attack for his team. He was dribbling well too.
Christopher Nkunku (7.0/10): Good display. Earned the penalty for his team. Made a few key passes.
Andre Silva (6.8/10): He looked off-color today in the first half. Missed a first-half penalty. Was very less involved in the game. Made up for it by scoring an absolute banger in the second half.
Substitutions:
Angelino (6.6/10): Was defending well. Gave away the ball cheaply at times.
Emil Forsberg (7.0/10): Scored from the spot for his team.
Amadou Haidara (6.0/10): Did not do much coming off the bench.
Yussuf Poulsen : N/A
Tyler Adams : N/A
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