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Written before the matchReal Sociedad host Atletico Madrid in La Liga as both sides look to build momentum after contrasting runs of recent form. The hosts head into this encounter unbeaten in their last three league outings, while the visitors arrive in Spain looking to bounce back from consecutive defeats.
Recent form
Real Sociedad have recovered from a difficult start to the campaign, picking up seven points from their last three league fixtures. After losing their opening three competitive matches, they have steadied their form with wins over Espanyol and Elche, alongside a goalless draw against Celta Vigo. Atletico Madrid began their season with a solid string of results, including a win over Sevilla, but they find themselves seeking a response after losing their last two matches against Athletic Club and Liverpool. Their away form has been inconsistent, with two wins and three losses in their recent travels across all competitions.
Previous meetings
History between these two sides has been closely contested, with two draws in their last three meetings. Atletico Madrid claimed the only victory in that span, while Real Sociedad have yet to register a win against them in this sequence of matches.
Key factors
- Real Sociedad enter the fixture following a six-day rest period.
- Atletico Madrid have four days of recovery after their recent European match.
- Real Sociedad are without A. Odriozola and J. Martin, while P. Marin remains in doubt.
- Atletico Madrid will be missing A. Sorloth for this trip to Anoeta.
What to expect
Real Sociedad look to extend their three-match unbeaten run in the league, but they face an Atletico Madrid side that has shown attacking quality despite recent setbacks. The visitors hold a slight edge in recent history and will be motivated to end their losing streak. The match appears likely to be a tight affair given the recent form of both teams.
Data considered:
- recent form
- home and away form
- head-to-head
- rest days
- league table
- odds
- absences
- provider statistics
Team statistics
- 450Accurate passes373
- 2Shots inside box9
- 6Shots outside box4
- 4Blocked shots2
- 8Free kicks12
- 3Shots on goal5
- 450Accurate passes373
- 2Shots inside box9
- 6Shots outside box4
- 4Blocked shots2
- 8Free kicks12
- 3Shots on goal5
- 2Saves3
- 1Shots off goal6
- 1Offsides1
- 524Passes462
- 8Total shots13
- 2Yellow cards1
- 9Corners3
- 13Fouls9
- 0Red cards0
- 54%Possession46%
Line-ups
Real Sociedad 4-2-3-1
Atletico Madrid 3-4-2-1
13J. OblakG
18Marc PubillD
21C. RomeroD
17D. HanckoD
20G. SimeoneM
14Marcos LlorenteM
23M. HjulmandM
22Álex GrimaldoM
7Lee Kang-InM
10Álex BaenaM
11A. LookmanF
Real Sociedad 4-2-3-1
1Álex RemiroG
2J. AramburuD
34Luken BeitiaD
19M. SarrD
17Sergio GómezD
21Y. HerreraM
18Carlos SolerM
7BarrenetxeaM
24L. SučićM
11Gonçalo GuedesM
10Mikel OyarzabalF
Bench
4Jon GorrotxategiM
14T. KuboF
22Héctor FortD
29Alex GarciaF
13Unai MarreroG
3Aihen MuñozD
12J. OchiengF
16Jon PachecoD
8Beñat TurrientesM
23A. ZakharyanM
9O. ÓskarssonF
27Gorka CarreraF
Coach
P. MatarazzoAtletico Madrid 3-4-2-1
- 13J. OblakG
- 18Marc PubillD
- 21C. RomeroD
- 17D. HanckoD
- 20G. SimeoneM
- 14Marcos LlorenteM
- 23M. HjulmandM
- 22Álex GrimaldoM
- 7Lee Kang-InM
- 10Álex BaenaM
- 11A. LookmanF
Bench
5J. CardosoM
15J. DavidF
27J. DominguezD
25Salvador EsquivelG
6KokeM
24Robin Le NormandD
4Rodrigo MendozaM
1J. MussoG
16Arnau OrtizF
3O. VargasM
45Javier GilD
30Dani MartÃnezD
Coach
D. SimeoneTimeline
- 84'PenaltyAlejandro GrimaldoAtletico Madrid
- 90'GoalJonathan David (assist: Alejandro Grimaldo)Atletico Madrid
- 90'GoalGiuliano Simeone Baldini (assist: Dávid Hancko)Atletico Madrid
- 18'Yellow cardYangel HerreraReal Sociedad
- 59'SubstitutionOn: Johnny CardosoOff: Alejandro Baena RodríguezAtletico Madrid
- 60'SubstitutionOn: Jonathan DavidOff: Marcos LlorenteAtletico Madrid
- 60'SubstitutionOn: KokeOff: Lee Kang-InAtletico Madrid
- 72'Yellow cardPellegrino MatarazzoReal Sociedad
- 72'SubstitutionOn: Job OchiengOff: Ander BarrenetxeaReal Sociedad
- 72'SubstitutionOn: Takefusa KuboOff: Gonçalo GuedesReal Sociedad
- 75'Yellow cardJohnny CardosoAtletico Madrid
- 76'SubstitutionOn: Arnau OrtizOff: Ademola LookmanAtletico Madrid
- 78'SubstitutionOn: Jon GorrotxategiOff: Carlos SolerReal Sociedad
- 78'Yellow cardMikel OyarzabalReal Sociedad
- 79'SubstitutionOn: Orri Steinn ÓskarssonOff: Mikel OyarzabalReal Sociedad
- 84'PenaltyAlejandro GrimaldoAtletico Madrid
- 85'SubstitutionOn: Arsen ZakharyanOff: Yangel HerreraReal Sociedad
- 90'GoalJonathan David (assist: Alejandro Grimaldo)Atletico Madrid
- 90'GoalGiuliano Simeone Baldini (assist: Dávid Hancko)Atletico Madrid
Players of the match
- J. DavidAtletico Madrid
- C. RomeroAtletico Madrid
- Álex GrimaldoAtletico Madrid
| Player | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| J. David | 30 | |
| C. Romero | 90 | |
| Álex Grimaldo | 90 | |
| G. Simeone | 90 | |
| Marc Pubill | 90 | |
| Koke | 30 | |
| Álex Baena | 59 | |
| M. Hjulmand | 90 | |
| J. Oblak | 90 | |
| D. Hancko | 90 | |
| Marcos Llorente | 60 | |
| Luken Beitia | 90 | |
| M. Sarr | 90 | |
| J. Aramburu | 90 | |
| Arnau Ortiz | 14 | |
| J. Cardoso | 31 | |
| T. Kubo | 18 | |
| Sergio Gómez | 90 | |
| Mikel Oyarzabal | 79 | |
| Barrenetxea | 72 | |
| Lee Kang-In | 60 | |
| J. Ochieng | 18 | |
| A. Lookman | 76 | |
| Carlos Soler | 78 | |
| O. Óskarsson | 11 | |
| Y. Herrera | 85 | |
| L. Sučić | 90 | |
| A. Zakharyan | 5 | |
| Álex Remiro | 90 | |
| Jon Gorrotxategi | 12 | |
| Gonçalo Guedes | 72 | |
| Gorka Carrera | 0 | |
| Beñat Turrientes | 0 | |
| Jon Pacheco | 0 | |
| Aihen Muñoz | 0 | |
| Unai Marrero | 0 | |
| Alex Garcia | 0 | |
| Héctor Fort | 0 | |
| J. Dominguez | 0 | |
| Salvador Esquivel | 0 | |
| Robin Le Normand | 0 | |
| Rodrigo Mendoza | 0 | |
| J. Musso | 0 | |
| O. Vargas | 0 | |
| Dani MartÃnez | 0 | |
 J. Castillo | 0 |
Standings
| Position | Record | Points | Goal diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Atletico Madrid | 9-1-2 | 28 | +13 |
| 5Real Sociedad | 7-1-4 | 22 | +1 |
Recent matches
Head-to-head
5 matches
0 Real SociedadDraws 32 Atletico Madrid
5 matches
0 Real SociedadDraws 32 Atletico Madrid
- 2026-04-18Draw
- 2026-03-07Atletico Madrid
- 2026-01-04Draw
- 2025-05-10Atletico Madrid
- 2024-10-06Draw
