Real Sociedad B and Burgos met at Anoeta in a match where both sides needed points for very different reasons in LaLiga Hypermotion’s 38th round. The home side needed a result to avoid further trouble at the bottom, while Ramis’ men arrived with the urgency to win and keep playoff hopes alive. Against this backdrop of contrasting objectives, the return of Ochieng to the starting lineup proved crucial for energizing the attack. The Kenyan forward provided a depth that Ansotegi’s side had missed in previous games, making dangerous runs that threatened the goal on several occasions.
Despite both teams’ intentions, the 0-0 final score left a bitter taste. The point moved Real Sociedad B six points clear of the relegation zone, pending Mirandés’ result, giving them a slight buffer. For Burgos, the draw was more damaging, as they dropped out of the playoff places. The first half was a dull affair, with the visitors soft in duels and lacking rhythm, while the hosts started strongly but faded. The second half saw more clear chances, but poor finishing condemned both to a point that fell short of their aims, leaving them to keep fighting in the remaining fixtures.
A strong contingent of Burgos supporters made their presence felt in the Anoeta stands. However, football was scarce in a scrappy first half that failed to captivate. Burgos tried to press high and win the ball in advanced areas, while Sanse looked to play quickly and penetrate near Cantero’s goal. Constant interruptions prevented the game from flowing naturally in the opening stages.
The first real chance came in the 8th minute when Ochieng burst into the area, but his cross was cleared before Ibai Aguirre could connect. The hosts kept threatening down the flank when the Kenyan laid the ball off to Mikel Rodríguez, who went down in the box, but the referee waved play on. Real Sociedad B got behind the Burgos defense twice in quick succession, exposing the visitors’ lack of defensive organization in transitions. Balda tried his luck with a shot that flew well over, while Burgos failed to test Fraga. By the 20th minute, the home side was winning the battle in terms of pressure and pace, but that superiority was not reflected on the scoreboard. The game became increasingly stop-start. The first shot on target for the visitors did not arrive until the 31st minute, when Iñigo Córdoba fired wide. It took until the 38th minute for another moment of danger, when Fraga misjudged a clearance; Fer Niño nearly pounced, but Beitia cleared off the line.
After the break, Burgos emerged with renewed purpose. In the 51st minute, they had their best chance when Fer Niño connected with a Mollejo cross, only for Fraga to save low. The home side responded immediately with a close-range header from Carrera, but the score remained deadlocked. Both teams pushed for a winner in the final stages, but solid defending and a lack of precision in front of goal meant the draw stood. The result leaves neither side satisfied, with Real Sociedad B still looking over their shoulder and Burgos needing to rediscover their winning form to re-enter the playoff race.
