Luka Sucic was the star of the show for Real Sociedad against Midjylland, scoring two crucial goals to help his team advance to the round of 16 in the Europa League. The second goal, in particular, was a timely one, coming just before halftime after the Danes had equalized the initial 2-0 lead. However, Sucic’s night took a turn for the worse when he suffered a knee injury, although it appears that the worst-case scenario – a cruciate ligament injury – has been ruled out.
Sucic has become an integral part of Imanol Alguacil’s starting lineup, and his performance against Midjylland was a testament to his growing importance in the team. Despite his lack of goals in recent games, Sucic had been creating chances and was due for a breakthrough. He took advantage of a perfectly weighted pass from Barrenetxea to score his first goal, and his second was a beautifully struck left-footed shot that put Txuriurdin back in the lead.
Waiting for medical tests
Sucic seemed to be having the game of his life, but his night was cut short when he suffered a heavy challenge from an opponent early in the second half. The injury forced him to leave the game, and he was unable to celebrate his team’s subsequent goals and advancement to the next round. Initially, there were fears that the injury could be serious, but it appears that the cruciate ligament is intact. The full extent of the injury will be determined after medical tests, which Sucic is scheduled to undergo. The results will be crucial in determining whether he will be available for Sunday’s game against Leganés and the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals against Real Madrid.