Real Sociedad won the Basque derby of the 17th day of La Liga against Athletic Bilbao 3-1 at home in Anoeta on Saturday, and temporarily recovers three points from Real Madrid (2nd, 38 points), while Bilbao stalls at the 8th place.
Real Sociedad started strong, with a goal from Alexander Sorloth (25th) and a gem from Takefusa Kubo, who erased a defender from a small bridge before adjusting Unai Simon (37th).
Athletic Bilbao narrowed the gap in stride thanks to Oihan Sancet (40th) but Basque captain Mikel Oyarzabal sealed the victory from the penalty spot (63rd).