Real Sociedad delivered a commanding performance on foreign soil, defeating Lillestrøm by a resounding six-goal margin in their latest UEFA Europa League encounter. Played at the Åråsen Stadion, the match saw the Spanish side take absolute control from the opening half, ultimately leaving the home side with no answers as the goals accumulated steadily across both periods.
The scoring opened early when Sergio Gómez found the net with a precise left-footed strike from the left side of the box, capitalizing on an assist from Mikel Oyarzabal. Shortly after, Gómez struck again with his right foot from the center of the area to double the advantage, once more assisted by Oyarzabal. Before the interval, Luka Sucic added a third with a high-centered finish, putting Real Sociedad firmly in command at the break with a three-goal cushion.
Lillestrøm attempted to mount a response in the second half, and even earned a penalty when Jon Martín fouled Gustav Nyheim inside the area. However, Thomas Lehne Olsen failed to convert from the spot, seeing his right-footed effort saved by goalkeeper Unai Marrero. The missed opportunity proved costly as the visitors continued to press their attacking advantage.
Orri Óskarsson netted the fourth goal for Real Sociedad following a swift counterattack initiated by Gonçalo Guedes. Minutes later, Luka Sucic secured his second of the evening with a clinical finish into the bottom right corner. The final blow came near the end of regulation time when Arsen Zakharyan curled a left-footed shot into the top left corner from outside the box, sealing the definitive 6-0 scoreline.
