Real Sociedad B secured a crucial 1-2 victory over Huesca at El Alcoraz on Monday, all but guaranteeing their survival in the league. Goals from Astiazaran and Ochieng sealed the win for the txuri-urdin side. However, the match took a worrying turn in the 39th minute when Jon Balda collided with teammate Kita while competing for a ball. The Anoeta native was left in pain and unable to continue, leaving the pitch on a stretcher. Agote replaced him for the remainder of the game.
While the rest of the squad returned to Donostia, Balda remained behind. Real Sociedad confirmed on Tuesday that the left-back is hospitalized at Hospital Servet in Zaragoza, recovering from abdominal surgery after suffering a trauma to the spleen. Further details will be provided once a medical report is released.
With three games left in the LaLiga Hypermotion season, it appears unlikely that the defender, who signed a contract extension until 2028 last October, will feature again this campaign.
