The Real Sociedad misses David Silva

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David Silva arrived at Real Sociedad infected with Covid, after just a couple of weeks of vacation and without being able to do preseason.

And in those conditions, of course, his first games as a txuriurdin were discreet.

But as soon as he got the point of form and learned to interpret his new teammates, the canary took flight and with him the whole of the Real, until chaining a streak of six consecutive victories in the League.

It is no coincidence that the fortune has slowed down (slowed down at least) after his injury.

At the end of the day, the world champion was the piece that enhances the rest of the team.

Without him, La Real continues to be a recognizable and solvent group, performing above initial expectations, but it is not the same.

There is a lack of support that leads the

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and company to excellence.

The good news for Real is that that does not mean losses.

As on Thursday in Alkmaar, those of Alguacil had to settle for a draw against Villarreal (1-1) who wants to discuss the condition of outsider contender for the title.

The Donostiarras are still at the top of the table, but already with a single point of income compared to Atlético, which has played two fewer games.

A league situation in any case outstanding.

Before the protagonists even got warm, an untimely punt attempt by Elustondo led to the first penalty of the night.

transformed the launch and forced the Real to navigate against the current with an unusual team.

The Alguacil enjoyed two good chances before another penalty - after a corner that was not - balanced the score.

hit Le Normand illegally in a jump and

extended his baggage of penalties to 16 without failure.

The high pace of the first half gave way to a more foul second, surely showing the effort made in the European commitments on Thursday.

The party was losing steam, with more struggle than clear occasions and no longer a marker moved that put justice to the merits of both.

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