[Valencia = Takahashi Tomoyuki]Real Sociedad, the opening match of Japanese national team midfielder Kubo Takefusa (24), played for the Real Sociedad, drew 1-1 in the opening match against Valencia on the run.

Kubo started on the right side in his regular position and scored his first goal of the season, recalling calmly, “It wasn't a very good game so it wasn't a good feeling, but I feel like I'm glad I got the goal.”

Although the team scored the first goal in the 12th minute of the second half, in the 15th minute, Kubo caught up with a strong left-footed mid-range shot from just before the penalty area. “We had to score a shot, but I think it would have been great to have shifted the opponent's timing and also shifted the goalkeeper's timing by doing that small touch with just one touch,” he said as he had envisioned.

This is his third opening appearance in his fourth season with the club. The blow, which highlighted his strength in the game, made me feel relieved, saying, “My body is lighter, and I'm sure I'll get anxious when the other players keep trying to score more and more. I think I'll be able to play the next game with ease.”

As usual, this season, his goal is to be involved (goals and assists) in scoring 20 goals this season. As a team, they are aiming to return to the European Cup match, which they missed out on last season. Last season, he was exhausted as he participated in three competitions, but this season he can concentrate on domestic competitions. “Because there are few games, I personally want to cherish each game,” he said with determination.

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