In the UEFA Youth League match held on October 24, 2023, SL Benfica U19 emerged victorious over Real Sociedad U19 with a final score of 2-1. The match was defined by an initial push from the away team, but Benfica's defense and counterattacks swiftly turned the tides.

Real Sociedad U19 had taken an early lead in the game with a goal at 19:26 of the first half. However, Benfica demonstrated fruitful resilience by matching up with a goal of their own only 5 minutes later at 24:26, and by pulling ahead with a second goal, the only one to be scored during the second half, at 78:15.

One of the statistics that truly defined the match was corner kicks. The sheer dominance of Benfica was evident, with 11 corner kicks awarded to them compared to only 1 for Real Sociedad. This clearly indicates Benfica's more aggressive style of play, keeping Sociedad trapped in their own half for much of the match.

The game’s dynamics weren't free from fouls, though. Benifca committed 10 fouls while Sociedad only committed 7. Nevertheless, Sociadad suffered more disciplinary actions, with 3 yellow cards compared to only one for Benfica. However, it was Sociedad's two red cards that set the tone of the match in second half, reducing their team to 9 players impacting their formation and surely their morale.

In terms of offsides, Benfica had two instances which show their eagerness to score. On the contrary, Real Sociedad had no offsides, indicating a less offensive game plan on their part.

On the whole, it can be inferred from the statistics that Benfica showed significant dominance in their offensive play, as evidenced by more goals and numerous corner kicks. Their relatively clean disciplinary record played a part in preserving their tactical playing structure throughout the match which ultimately played a critical role in securing their win. As for Real Sociedad, their defensive formation was severely affected by the disciplinary issues which ultimately dented their chances to compete on an equal footing. These factors combined lead to a well-deserved victory for the Benfica U19 team.

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