La Liga Regular Season - 15
Alaves 1 - 0 FT Real Sociedad
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Gorrotxategi 29'
J. Aramburu 39'
45'+4 L. Boye
HT
51' ↓ Calebe ↑C. Vicente
↓ U. Sadiq ↑A. Barrenetxea 56'
↓ A. Elustondo ↑D. Caleta-Car 56'
62' A. Guevara
69' N. Tenaglia
76' ↓ A. Guevara ↑M. Diarra
76' ↓ A. Rebbach ↑C. Alena
↓ J. Gorrotxategi ↑A. Zakharyan 78'
↓ T. Kubo ↑J. Karrikaburu 78'
↓ C. Soler ↑M. Goti Lopez 87'
90'+3 ↓ D. Suarez ↑Yusi
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Alaves
Goalkeepers
Antonio Sivera 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jonny Otto 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Nahuel Tenaglia 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Jon Pacheco 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Victor Parada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Ander Guevara
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Calebe Gonçalves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
51
Entry
Pablo Ibáñez
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Denis Suárez
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Abderrahman Rebbach 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Lucas Boyé 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.2
Rating
BENCH
Raúl Fernández 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Grégoire Swiderski
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Moussa Diarra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Youssef Enriquez Lekhedim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aitor Mañas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carles Aleñá
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Benavídez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Vicente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
43
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Toni Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mariano Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Izei Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Real Sociedad
Goalkeepers
Álex Remiro
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Jon Aramburu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon Martin
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Aritz Elustondo 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
4
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Sergio Gómez
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
48%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Jon Gorrotxategi
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Takefusa Kubo
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Brais Méndez 
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
61
Passes
21
Duels
Carlos Soler
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
Gonçalo Guedes
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Umar Sadiq
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
BENCH
Unai Marrero
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Theo Folgado
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Duje Ćaleta-Car
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aihen Muñoz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Odriozola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arsen Zakharyan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Beñat Turrientes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikel Goti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Sučić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Marín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ander Barrenetxea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon Karrikaburu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/04/2025 | Alaves | 1 - 0 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| 28/08/2024 | Real Sociedad | 1 - 2 | Alaves | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 20/07/2024 | Alaves | 1 - 1 | Real Sociedad | Friendlies Clubs | Campo de Futbol El Prao |
| 31/03/2024 | Alaves | 0 - 1 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| 02/01/2024 | Real Sociedad | 1 - 1 | Alaves | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 13/03/2022 | Real Sociedad | 1 - 0 | Alaves | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 02/01/2022 | Alaves | 1 - 1 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| 24/07/2021 | Alaves | 1 - 3 | Real Sociedad | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 24/07/2021 | Real Sociedad | 3 - 1 | Alaves | Friendlies Clubs | Reale Arena |
| 21/02/2021 | Real Sociedad | 4 - 0 | Alaves | La Liga | Reale Arena |
23/04/2025
28/08/2024
20/07/2024
31/03/2024
02/01/2024
13/03/2022
02/01/2022
24/07/2021
24/07/2021
21/02/2021
Alaves Win
Real Sociedad Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 15 GD: +25
P: 15 GD: +18
P: 15 GD: +14
P: 15 GD: +15
P: 15 GD: +3
P: 15 GD: +6
P: 15 GD: -2
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 15 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: -2
P: 15 GD: -3
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 15 GD: -3
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 15 GD: -9
P: 15 GD: -7
P: 15 GD: -16
P: 15 GD: -15
League Standings
P: 22 GD: +37
P: 22 GD: +29
P: 22 GD: +21
P: 21 GD: +16
P: 22 GD: +8
P: 22 GD: -1
P: 22 GD: +6
P: 22 GD: 0
P: 22 GD: -1
P: 22 GD: -7
P: 22 GD: -10
P: 22 GD: -15
P: 22 GD: -2
P: 21 GD: -5
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 22 GD: -11
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 21 GD: -9
P: 21 GD: -10
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Boye's Spot-Kick Delivers Alavés a Lifeline Against Possession-Dominant Sociedad
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 24/100. A late first-half penalty transforms Alavés' defensive resilience into a hard-earned victory against a Real Sociedad side that controlled the game but couldn't convert dominance into goals.
The Intensity of Precision Timing
Penalties are football's cruelest judges. In the 45+4th minute, Alavés struck when L. Boye converted from twelve yards, a moment of ruthless efficiency that arrived as the match's Intensity peaked. The hosts, commanding just 38% possession, flipped the script entirely. Meanwhile, Real Sociedad orchestrated a masterclass in control—555 passes at 84% accuracy—yet their territorial dominance evaporated in the final third. The numbers told a story of superiority that the scoreline refused to acknowledge.
Remiro's Heroics Keep Sociedad Afloat
Ángel Remiro became Real Sociedad's lifeline, producing two decisive interventions that prevented a rout. His 8.3 rating masked a night where his team needed more than brilliance—they needed clinical finishing. With just one shot on target from 10 attempts, Sociedad's xG of 1.01 underscored their wastefulness. Sergio Gómez provided three key passes from defense, a rare bright spot in a visiting attack that repeatedly found itself suffocated by Alavés' compact shape.
Set-Piece Pressure and the Balance Shift
The match's Intensity crystallized through aerial bombardment: 12 combined corners created constant jeopardy. Alavés, despite their possession deficit, generated 14 shots (3 on target) with an xG of 1.43, proving that defensive discipline and transition efficiency can rival possession-based dominance. Real Sociedad's inability to break through exposed a familiar weakness—when control doesn't translate to clinical execution, the Balance tips toward the opportunistic. The penalty in first-half stoppage time wasn't just a goal; it was a psychological earthquake that left the visitors chasing a ghost for 45 minutes.
Key Questions
Was this penalty outcome fair?
Tactically, no. Real Sociedad deserved more. But football rewards efficiency—Alavés took their chance; Sociedad didn't.
Did Remiro steal the match?
With an 8.3 rating and two crucial saves, absolutely. His performance was the difference between defeat and a closer scoreline.
What's next for both teams?
Alavés (14th, 15 pts) desperately needed this. Real Sociedad (10th, 16 pts) must convert chances or risk falling further behind.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Alaves vs Real Sociedad: A Crunch Match That Isn't
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 40/100. Two teams treading water in the middle of the table face off in a fixture stripped of urgency—a technically balanced contest that lacks the narrative weight to justify your time.
The Setup
Alaves (14th, 15 points) and Real Sociedad (10th, 16 points) collide in a fixture where Balance masks the absence of Stakes. Alaves has lost three straight; Real Sociedad won two of their last three. The gap between them is a single point—enough to separate them on the table, not enough to separate their ambitions. Neither team is fighting for Europe or fleeing relegation. Form is volatile on both sides, and the odds reflect the stalemate: home win, away win, and draw all clustered within a percentage point.
Key Battle
Midfield tempo control becomes the tactical axis. Real Sociedad will attempt patient buildup from deep; Alaves will press aggressively to force turnovers and hit on the counter. Whoever imposes their rhythm early sets the tone for a match unlikely to produce fireworks.
Our Prediction
Draw 1-1. Mikel Oyarzabal orchestrates Real Sociedad's attack through the flanks, finding space in the first half. Alaves absorb pressure, stay compact, and equalize via a set-piece or transition. Both teams settle for a point in a match defined by caution over ambition.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
No. Low stakes, middling form, and no playoff implications make this a skip. Better options elsewhere this weekend.
What's the predicted outcome?
1-1 draw. Both teams lack conviction; a point suits both agendas equally.
Where are Alaves and Real Sociedad in the league table?
Alaves 14th with 15 points; Real Sociedad 10th with 16. Separated by one point in the gray zone.
What is Alaves's current form?
Three consecutive defeats (LLLWL). Alaves are in freefall and desperately need to stop the bleeding.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad): 3 goals and 2 assists in 4 matches, 7.5 average rating. His flank threat is real.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.