First Division - Day 38

Valencia 0 - Real Sociedad 1

Valencia: Jaume Domenech; Barragán (Cancelo 56’), Rubén Vezo, Aderlan Santos, Siqueira; Dani Parejo, Danilo, André Gomes (Negredo 84’); Santi Mina, Paco Alcácer, Piatti (Sito 39’). 4-3-3.
Real: Rulli; Aritz Elustondo, Diego Reyes, Mikel González, De la Bella; Illarramendi, Rubén Pardo (Zubeldia 84’); Xabi Prieto (Jonathas 74’), Oyarzabal, Zurutuza; Jon Bautista (Bruma 58’). 4-2-3-1.

Goals:
0-1. 94. Oyarzabal. Fired shot in to net after Aderlan cleared off line from Bruma.

Yellow cards: Rubén Vezo 34’, Illarramendi 44’, Jon Bautista 55’, André Gomes 70’.

One fixture brought forward to Friday in the last weekend of the season, Real Sociedad beating Valencia 0-1 to move up to eighth place pending Málaga’s game on Sunday. Neither side had anything left to play for other than a larger share of TV revenue for next season, and both coaches gave run outs to lesser used players. Chances were few and far between however until the latter stages, with the visitors testing Jaume Domenech with efforts from Bruma and Zurutuza. Santi Mina and Negredo went close at the other end, but with the match in the fourth and final minute of injury time Aderlan had to clear a shot from Bruma off the line, and Oyarzabal was at hand to drill home the rebound. It was a disappointing end to a poor season for the Ches, and there were protests from the local fans after referee Velasco Carballo (who is retiring this summer) blew the final whistle.