Sorloth strikes once more as Actual Sociedad beat Rayo

Alexander Sorloth continued his wonderful goalscoring run to assist Actual Sociedad earn a 2-0 win at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

Imanol Alguacil’s facet pulled stage with second place Actual Madrid on 38 factors, three behind leaders Barcelona, though the highest two have performed two fewer video games.

Actual additionally moved 10 factors away from fourth positioned Atletico Madrid, who welcome Actual Valladolid later Saturday.

The guests opened the scoring at Vallecas after quarter-hour when veteran playmaker David Silva arrange Norwegian striker Sorloth, who prodded house.

The striker now has 5 targets in his final 5 league video games for the membership, serving to drive La Actual into the higher echelons of the desk.

With out key midfielders Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi, injured and suspended respectively, Actual Sociedad weren’t at their finest however did nicely to keep off Rayo’s assaults.

Ander Barrenetxea doubled the Basque facet’s lead within the thirty sixth minute with a tidy end when a flicked-on nook discovered its manner via to him on the again put up.

It was the 21-year-old ahead’s first begin since a extreme hamstring damage in January 2022.

Actual Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro made a wonderful save to maintain out Florian Lejeune’s header after the break.

Alguacil’s males did nicely within the second half to keep up their lead with out a lot fuss, securing their fifth consecutive league win.

Barcelona host Getafe on Sunday whereas Actual Madrid journey to face Athletic Bilbao, amongst different video games.

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