Real Sociedad 1-1 Rayo Vallecano

Real Sociedad had the heartbreak of missing out on a victory in the last minute for the second week in a row after Markel conceded a last minute penalty. Imanol Aggiretxe had given the hosts a first half lead and it looked to be enough to win but the game ended in disappointment again for Real Sociedad.

The game started in familiar fashion with the hosts taking a grip of the game straight from the whistle. On 17 minutes Anoeta was sent into raptures as Marcos looked set to score but a clearance from the Vallecano defender landed straight at Imanol Aggiretxe who finsished well. Not long after it could have been two as Prieto had a powerful effort well saved by the keeper. Rayo threatened to equalise just before half-time but Bravo was commanding at the back.

The second half had a different feel to it and it was Rayo Vallecano who had the better of the play as they sensed the home team again lacked the killer isntinct to put the game to bed. Coach Lillo attempted to freshen things by making three changes - on 60 minutes Moha replaced Sergioa and Necati Ates replaced Marcos but the away team stifled any attacks well. With the game moving into the final minute their was huge controversy as Diamé was very lucky to escape a red card having already been booked and straight after that Markel handled in the area and gifted the away side a penalty that Aganzo tucked away clinically. Markel was shown a red card to rub salt in the wounds. Another frustrating day for Real Sociedad fans who will now be praying a deal for a striker can be done before the next game against Levante.

Real Sociedad: Bravo, Gerardo, Ansotegi, Mikel González Castillo, Markel, Sergio (Moha, 60 mins), Aranburu, Xabi Prieto, Agirretxe (Estrada, 71 mins) and Marcos (Necati, 60 mins).

Rayo Vallecano: Cobeño; Coke, Salva, Tena, Collantes (Aganzo, 65 mins); Jofre, Diamé, Míchel (Manolo, 82 mins), Albiol; Pachón y Piti (Sousa, 46 mins).