Asier Illarramendi rocket sends Real Sociedad fourth
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Updated 10/02/2017 at 23:03 GMT
Asier Illarramendi’s sublime swerving shot lifted Real Sociedad to a 2-1 win over Espanyol and saw them leapfrog Atletico Madrid into fourth spot in La Liga.
Real Sociedad's midfielder Asier Illarramendi (C) reacts as he scores
Image credit: AFP
The game was evenly poised after Carlos Vela’s opener was cancelled out by Hernan Perez.
But Illarramendi took over shortly after the hour mark, driving into the hosts’ half before unleashing a thunderous effort into the corner.
Surprise package Sociedad are just five points adrift of pacesetters Real Madrid, who have three games in hand and travel to Osasuna on Saturday.
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