Real Sociedad earned a valuable point on their visit to Mestalla to kick off their 2025-26 season, drawing 1-1 against Valencia on Saturday.

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Venezuelan right-back Jon Aramburu, wearing his new jersey, played the full 90 minutes and had a remarkable defensive performance. Sofascore even gave him a rating of 7.2, making him the second-best player on his team on the pitch.

Diego López put Che Guevara ahead in the 57th minute, while Japanese player Takefusa Kubo scored the equalizer three minutes later, assisted by Brais Méndez. Following the tie, both teams continued to push for the lead, but without much luck in front of goal.

However, Aramburu recorded 71 touches, 46 of 47 accurate passes (98%), two interceptions, four

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