Real Sociedad Thrash Lillestrøm 6-0 Ahead of Levski Clash

Real Sociedad delivered a ruthless performance to beat Norwegian side Lillestrøm 6-0 at Åråsen, handing Levski Sofia’s upcoming Europa League opponents a heavy defeat. The result was particularly significant for the Spanish side, as both teams had collected just one point after the opening two rounds.

Sergio Gómez set the visitors on their way with two goals in quick succession, finding the net in the 25th and 27th minutes. Luka Sučić added a third in the 33rd minute, leaving Lillestrøm with a mountain to climb before half-time.

The Norwegian side had a chance to revive the contest shortly after the break, but Leene Olsen missed a penalty in the 50th minute. Real Sociedad punished the hosts for that missed opportunity, with Orri Óskarsson making it 4-0 in the 64th minute. Sučić then scored his second of the night in the 72nd minute before Arsen Zakharyan completed the rout eight minutes later.

The emphatic victory provided a major boost for Real Sociedad in the Europa League standings. Lillestrøm, meanwhile, will need to recover quickly ahead of their scheduled meeting with Levski Sofia on 10 December, when the Norwegian side will travel to Bulgaria for the fifth round of the competition.