The match in the Basque Country could have gone differently. In the first half, Ajax created four significant chances, but Chuba Akpom, Kian Fitz-Jim, Brian Brobbey, and Christian Rasmussen failed to convert. Rasmussen entered the game in the 33rd minute after Brobbey was forced off due to injury.
In the second half, Ajax ceded control to Real Sociedad. The Spaniards capitalized with a standout performance from Kubo. The Japanese player provided the assist for Ander Barrenetxea's opener in the 67th minute and sealed the victory with a goal of his own five minutes before the final whistle.
Ajax only threatened once in the second half when a midfielder fired a left-footed shot from the edge of the penalty area. Though the attempt was well-placed, it lacked power and bounced back into play.
Real Sociedad - Ajax 2-0 (0-0)
67. Barrenetxea 1-0
85. Kubo 2-0
