Europa League: Dynamo Kyiv falls to Real Sociedad away, misses out on playoff spot

12.12.2024 23:56

Dynamo Kyiv continued their Europa League journey with an away match in the league phase against Spanish side Real Sociedad.

In their previous tournament fixtures, the White and Blues had suffered defeats to Lazio (0:3), Hoffenheim (0:2), Roma (0:1), Ferencváros (0:4) and Viktoria Plzeň (1:2). Today, they faced Real Sociedad in San Sebastián.

The hosts dominated from the start, although Dynamo managed a few promising attacks. In the 19th minute, Popov fouled Oyarzabal in the penalty area. While Oyarzabal’s initial penalty was saved by Bushchan, he converted the rebound to open the scoring.

Bushchan made several crucial saves afterward, but Real Sociedad doubled their lead when Becker scored with a deflected shot from a tight angle. Oyarzabal then completed his brace with a precise strike into the near corner after skillfully navigating Dynamo’s defense.

Dynamo responded with a Guerrero shot on target, and moments later, Bushchan denied Kubo's attempt. Before halftime, the hosts missed several more chances.

In the second half, Real Sociedad tested Bushchan a few more times, but the scoreline remained unchanged at 3:0. With defeats in all six league phase matches, Dynamo has been eliminated from playoff contention.

Several players from Ukraine’s national team, who recently featured in the Nations League under Serhiy Rebrov, appeared for Dynamo: Bushchan (saved a penalty), Brazhko (substituted in the 62nd minute), and Vanat (came on in the 62nd minute).

Europa League 2024/25. League Phase

Real Sociedad (Spain) - Dynamo Kyiv (Ukraine) - 3:0

Goals: Oyarzabal (19, 33), Becker (24).

Oyarzabal (RS) missed a penalty in the 19th minute (saved by the goalkeeper).

Real Sociedad: Remiro, Aramburu (Odriozola 57), Zubeldia, Aguerd, Muñoz, Kubo (Magunacelaya 57), Olasagasti, Gonzalez (Turrientes 78), Méndez (Marín 46), Oyarzabal (c) (Oscarsdottir 57), Becker.

Substitutes: Marrero, Lopez, Gomez, Sadiq, Sucic, Martín, Ruperes.

Head coach: Imanol Alguacil.

Dynamo Kyiv: Bushchan (c), Bilovar, Popov, Dyachuk, Karavayev, Brazhko (Pikhalyonok 62), Mykhailenko, Dubinchak, Voloshyn (Bragaru 80), Guerrero (Vanat 62), Rubchynskyi (Kabaiev 62).

Substitutes: Neshcheret, Morgun, Shepelev, Andriyevskyi, Malysh, Tymchyk, Buyalskyi.

Head coach: Oleksandr Shovkovskyi.

Referee: Harm Osmers (Germany).

Booked: Odriozola (75), Magunacelaya (83) — Dubinchak (30), Bragaru (89).

December 12. San Sebastián. Anoeta Stadium.

Standings

September 25, 2024

Dynamo — Lazio — 0:3

October 3, 2024

Hoffenheim — Dynamo — 2:0

October 24, 2024

Roma — Dynamo — 1:0

November 7, 2024

Dynamo — Ferencvaros — 0:3

November 28, 2024

Dynamo — Viktoria — 1:2

December 12, 2024

Real Sociedad — Dynamo - 3:0

January 21, 2025

Galatasaray — Dynamo (17:30)

January 30, 2025

Dynamo — RFS (22:00)