Real Sociedad 1-1 Villarreal: Mikel Oyarzabal nets from the spot to earn point for LaLiga leaders after Gerard Moreno put the visitors ahead with sixth minute penalty
- Villarreal took an early lead as Moreno converted a penalty after six minutes
- Sociedad pulled level when Oyarzabal netted from the spot in the 33rd minute
- Sociedad are top with 24 points after 11 games, while are third with 20 points
LaLiga leaders Real Sociedad’s six-game winning streak ended on Sunday as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Villarreal.
The visitors took an early lead as Gerard Moreno converted a penalty after six minutes but Sociedad pulled level when Mikel Oyarzabal also netted from the spot in the 33rd minute.
Villarreal looked more likely to find a winner in the latter stages and had another penalty appeal turned down deep in stoppage time when Moreno was tackled by Igor Zubeldia.
Mikel Oyarzabal was on target but Real Sociedad were held by in-form Villarreal on Sunday
Real Sociedad pulled level when Mikel Oyarzabal netted from the spot in the 33rd minute
Villarreal took an early lead as Gerard Moreno converted a penalty after six minutes
Sociedad are top with 24 points after 11 games but second-placed Atletico Madrid are one point behind with two games in hand. Villarreal are third with 20 ahead of Real Madrid on 17.