89th-minute leveler by Roberto Lopez gave Real Sociedad a fighting chance to force a draw and walk away with one point rather than none against Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish league with a 1-1 score. This was the second Basque Country derby within four days, Sociedad defeated Athletic on Saturday as well in the final match of last year's Copa del Rey.
The first half remained uneventful, but Athletic ultimately found a later opener in the 85th minute with a header by Asier Villalibre but Sociedad was quick to respond after equalizing just a few minutes later with a curling shot from outside the area into the top far corner. Hence Sociedad claimed fifth place on the table with 46 points and are 12 points in a deficit of fourth-place Sevilla. While Athletic took a few steps backward in their aim for securing European qualification this year and sit on 10th spot.