Orri Óskarsson Scores in Third Straight Friendly, Puts Pressure on Matarazzo

Published Jul 30, 09:39 AM UTC

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Orri Óskarsson scored for Real Sociedad in a third consecutive preseason friendly, this time against Aston Villa, continuing his hot streak in front of goal. The Icelandic striker started as the number 9 and scored on a rebound from a free kick just before being substituted. Despite his goalscoring form, the article notes he remains relatively invisible in general play, contributing little to defense or attack outside of finishing. His run puts coach Matarazzo in a difficult position when Mikel Oyarzabal returns from training, forcing a decision on whether to start Óskarsson or shift Oyarzabal's position. Óskarsson also scored in friendlies against Racing de Santander and Wolverhampton, and ended last season with goals in four of his last five matches.

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Updated: 29/07/2026 - 11:14 CEST By: Óscar Badallo

Orri Óskarsson prepares to celebrate the goal he just scored against Aston Villa. — REAL SOCIEDAD

Orri Óskarsson continued his hot streak in front of goal in the friendly against Aston Villa, scoring for the third consecutive match just as he was about to be substituted. The Icelander still does not make himself overly noticeable in games, although he appeared more involved against Unai Emery's side. However, he is proving extremely accurate with the few chances he gets — a crucial quality for a striker.

Óskarsson, as in the friendlies against Racing de Santander and Wolverhampton, was the starting striker and once again earned the right to remain so. Beyond the rest of his performance, he scored a goal, which is precisely what is asked of players tasked with finding the net.

The txuriurdin number 9 could not score in his first two chances — a counterattack where a wonderful pass from Barrenetxea left him one-on-one with a defender, whom he failed to beat in his attempt to cut inside, and a shot that hit the side netting, very close to the post. After halftime, when he was close to being substituted, he was very alert to the rebound from a free kick taken by 'Barrene' and scored, bringing out his biggest smile.

Matarazzo Will Have to Decide When Oyarzabal Returns

Óskarsson was surely aware that he is in a great goalscoring moment, having scored in all three friendlies played — against Racing de Santander, Wolverhampton, and Aston Villa — continuing that great run from last season, when he scored in four of the last five matches.

The Reykjavik native continues to put Matarazzo in a tight spot when Oyarzabal returns to his disposal. The coach will have to choose one of the two or change the position of the starting striker from the World Cup-winning team, as he already did before that tournament. The problem is that, aside from the goals, Óskarsson participates very little in defense and attack — but that is an issue for the coach to resolve.

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LALIGA EA Sports // marcaWestern

Original headline: Óskarsson, hat trick de amistosos marcando

Original language: ES

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