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Late Winner for Real Sociedad Caps Fiery Basque Derby as Bench Footage and Scuffle Draw Scrutiny

With formal statements absent, lip‑read broadcast clips currently shape understanding of the touchline flashpoint.

Overview

  • Real Sociedad beat Athletic Club 3-2 at Anoeta on a stoppage‑time goal from Gorrotxategi.
  • Movistar+ cameras showed Ernesto Valverde visibly angry on the Athletic bench, with commentators’ lip‑reading attributing a rebuke to a nearby Real player whose identity was not confirmed.
  • Soon after the final whistle, Oihan Sancet left the bench and confronted Jon Mikel Aramburu before teammates intervened.
  • Former player Yuri Berchiche relayed a secondhand claim that Aramburu had provoked Valverde and the Athletic bench.
  • Valverde said he did not witness the late incident and downplayed it, and no official sanctions or detailed clarifications had been issued.