Real Sociedad explained the replacement of Zakharyan during the break of the match with Malaga

ST. PETERSBURG, January 8, Dmitry Edigarev. Russian footballer Real Sociedad Arsen Zakharyan was replaced during the 1/16 finals of the Spanish Cup against Malaga due to a collision with an opponent, the club's press service said.
Cup of Spain07 January 2024 • starts at 23:00FinishedMalagaSpain0 : 1Real SociedadSpain
49‎'‎ • Einar Galilea (A)

The meeting, which took place in Malaga, ended with the score 1:0. The goal was scored in the 49th minute by Igor Zubeldia Elorza. Zakharyan started and was replaced after the first half.
“Arsen Zakharyan was replaced in the match with Malaga due to a collision with an opponent. The footballer will be ready for the next match,” said the press service of Real Sociedad.
In the next match, Real Sociedad will play away against Athletic in the 20th round of the Spanish championship on January 13.