Double Venezuelan return at Real after overcoming physical problems: "They were solid"

Aramburu and Herrera returned from injury in Real Sociedad's win over Levante, with manager Matarazzo praising their solid performances.

Real Sociedad's Venezuelan pair Jon Mikel Aramburu and Yangel Herrera made their returns from injury in the club's victory over Levante. Aramburu, a left-back, had missed four matches since suffering a soleus injury on 7 October during Venezuela's international break in Asia. He was brought on in the second half with the score at 2-1, playing 28 minutes with aggression off the ball and willingness to push forward down the flank. Herrera, a midfielder, had been sidelined for two matches after picking up a calf problem during Real Sociedad's Europa League trip to Belgium, where he was substituted at half-time. He featured for 19 minutes as a composed replacement for Turrientes. Manager Pellegrino Matarazzo expressed satisfaction with both players' contributions, highlighting Aramburu's intensity and ball-winning work alongside Herrera's calm and strength in duels. Both are now in contention to start Sunday's derby.