Real Sociedad C season review: growth and learning

On May 4, Real Sociedad C closed its third season in the Second RFEF with a victory over Izarra despite the fact that, like the two previous days, nothing was at stake. The second txuri urdin subsidiary, coached by Mikel Llorente, proved their permanence in the category with three days left, at the same time they were left without promotion playoff options. They finished the League in ninth position. They left relegation with 11 points and nine points away from the playoffs. Clear the half board.

It was a “good” season according to the analyst, an expert on the Zubieta youth team, Ander Artutxa. “You have to differentiate, in a subsidiary, the performance and training sections. The given level is good even if it is not a team of that level. And then in training the season is more positive, it has been less in the evolution of players. The second subsidiary Txuri Urdin suffered to achieve results against teams in the top 5 and that is why they stopped fighting for promotion, but on the other hand they were very good against teams in bottom, which is weaker than other groups. “He took advantage of this to establish himself in the category. He moved well in short results, he scored several goals. It also doesn’t fit many. So the -1 in the balance. They only got back one game, against Brea. He even added to Zubieta and made himself exist more,” he says. Artutxa.

C faced a tough course with a mostly young and inexperienced team. The block consisted of players from 2004 (first year senior) and 2005 (junior), with some from 2003. It was difficult for them to show their football. “There are quite a few changes in the formation. Almost no left back or left wing. Sometimes they can’t play 4-3-3. They played a five-man defense or even asymmetrical defenses, with a winger on one side but not the other,” he explained. Artutxa. Here we must add that its columns often pass through Sanse. Beitia, Orobengoa and Mariezkurrenaabove all, in addition to intermittent loss of Fraga or the serious injury of Zubizarreta. On the positive side, it is worth mentioning the recovery of Cristian Canales in 2024 after a serious injury, similar to that of youth Dani Diaz in time and form.

Mariezkurrena and Dario, leading

Artutxa The goal and the defense stand out as safe lines. “The goal was split and the goalkeepers gave a very good level. Defensively there is no doubt, they play almost identically. This is the oldest line and it is noticed, led by Larrañaga that would put him in the top 3 of the remaining players: tall, strong, with a very good delivery of the ball,” he explained.

At the core it is outstanding Gibelalde. “He’s scored seven goals, he’s taking penalties. He has been a good starter, alternating between the pivot and the interior, he has to define his place, “he said. They usually accompany him leteand then or Arruti either Eceiza. But the team sauce reached the top. “Mariezkurrena He was the big star in the first round. He played everything and very well. There is a lot of talent. He has been a winger, forward, second striker, midfielder and even interior. He has a cannon on his left foot and a glove for dead balls. Their Youth League is amazing. It’s strange to evaluate because it’s like in another time. He remained top scorer (7) despite going to Sanse, where he was a substitute but a different player.

However, the best player of the season was Dario Ramirez, recently renewed until 2027. The canary is “a right winger who plays with his natural leg. He lacks numbers -because he scored only one goal-, but he has many virtues. Powerful, in the beginning, speed in space, one deadly for one. He really likes that quick wall to beat the full-back, but it threatens you in a lot of ways. He provided many assists and caused several penalties. He has made his debut in Sanse and he is sure to come out,” he said. Artutxa. It also highlights the evolution of Pontoonsan extreme that “connects and centers”, because Gorosabel, just a tip recently arrived from Antiguoko. “It was difficult for him in the beginning. The last few months have been very positive because of his scoring rate and because physically he is capable of winning duels, and technically he is super fine.” He scored five goals in the end, in a team with a low score, as the third goal scorer.

Eleven types of courses will be developed Fraga; Merino, Zubelzu, Larrañaga, Olarra; Gibelalde, Lete, Arruti; Pontoons, Mariezkurrena, Darío Ramírez. There is an asterisk for Gorosabelwhich became the initial ‘9’. Artutxa the presence of youth defenders was also mentioned towers (2005) and Wardrobe (2006), “had potential”, but played little and was out of position. Also the attacker’s contribution Orobengoa when it becomes

Arruti’s potential

One that doesn’t really stand out is the interior. Martin Arruti, which “had a very good Youth League but it became less.” For Artutxa, “he’s more of an ‘8’ than a ’10’, and he’s suffered too much play there.” However, he stands out as having the most potential to reach the first team. “It comes with a lot of force. It is a very modern European ‘8’. He has physical power, initiation, breakout unmarking but also has the associative quality typical of Zubieta with the ability to filter passes “, although he clarified: “I prefer it Mariezkurrena but his lack of sense of position creates uncertainty in me. Maybe he’s more of a second striker but that’s almost nothing,” he said. Beyond that, trust Jakes Gorosabel, Dario and the goalkeeper Lander Olasagasti and He sees some jumping to Sanse next year despite their youth.