La Liga Regular Season - 22
Athletic Club 1 - 1 FT Real Sociedad
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
I. Zubeldia 23'
G. Guedes (S. Gomez) 37'
HT
46' ↓ A. Rego ↑I. Ruiz de Galarreta
J. Martin 51'
57' Y. Berchiche
↓ J. Gorrotxategi ↑B. Turrientes 62'
↓ L. Sucic ↑B. Mendez 62'
62' ↓ U. Gomez ↑R. Navarro
69' J. Areso
72' ↓ N. Williams ↑I. Williams
72' ↓ A. Berenguer ↑Izeta
75' Izeta
↓ M. Oyarzabal ↑O. Oskarsson 77'
↓ G. Guedes ↑Wesley 77'
79' ↓ J. Areso ↑A. Gorosabel
B. Mendez 83'
84' A. Paredes
↓ P. Marin ↑A. Munoz 85'
88' I. Ruiz de Galarreta (Y. Berchiche)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Athletic Club
Goalkeepers
Unai Simón 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Jesús Areso 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Aitor Paredes 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Yuri Berchiche
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
53%
Pass Acc
Adama Boiro 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Mikel Jauregizar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Rego
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Álex Berenguer
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Unai Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Nico Williams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Forwards
Gorka Guruzeta 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Alex Padilla 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Andoni Gorosabel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Monreal Agundez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.9
Rating
Robert Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikel Vesga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Selton Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iñaki Williams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Urko Izeta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nico Serrano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Asier Hierro
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
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
15
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jon Martin
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Igor Zubeldia
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Sergio Gómez
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Gonçalo Guedes
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jon Gorrotxategi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
62
Entry
Carlos Soler 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Pablo Marín
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Forwards
Luka Sučić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
62
Entry
Mikel Oyarzabal
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
BENCH
Aitor Fraga
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Aihen Muñoz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Odriozola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aritz Elustondo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Beñat Turrientes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brais Méndez 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Yangel Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wesley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Orri Steinn Óskarsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Job Ochieng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon Karrikaburu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/11/2025 | Real Sociedad | 3 - 2 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 04/05/2025 | Real Sociedad | 0 - 0 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 24/11/2024 | Athletic Club | 1 - 0 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | San Mamés Barria |
| 13/01/2024 | Athletic Club | 2 - 1 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | San Mamés Barria |
| 30/09/2023 | Real Sociedad | 3 - 0 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 15/04/2023 | Athletic Club | 2 - 0 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | San Mamés Barria |
01/11/2025
04/05/2025
24/11/2024
13/01/2024
30/09/2023
15/04/2023
Athletic Club Win
Real Sociedad Win
Draw
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: 22 GD: -6
P: 22 GD: -8
P: 22 GD: -11
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 21 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +49
P: 28 GD: +36
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +18
P: 27 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +7
P: 28 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 28 GD: -7
P: 28 GD: -10
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -10
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Late Galarreta Strike Rescues Athletic in Fiery Basque Derby
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. A match defined by tactical discipline and late-game Intensity saw local pride shared in a pulsating draw that keeps both sides in the hunt for European spots.
The Battle for Basque Supremacy
The atmosphere at Estadio de San Mamés was electric as two of Spain’s most historic clubs met for another chapter of their regional rivalry. From the outset, Real Sociedad demonstrated a superior clinical edge despite seeing less of the ball. The breakthrough arrived in the 37th minute when S. Gomez orchestrated a swift move, feeding G. Guedes, who silenced the home crowd with a precise finish. Athletic Club, buoyed by their partisan support, edged possession with 54% but found clear-cut chances difficult to manufacture against a well-drilled visitors’ backline. The first half concluded with the away side in control, frustrating an Athletic side that had dominated the territorial battle but lacked a clinical edge in the final third.
Red Card Shifts the Momentum
The second half saw a significant shift in Balance as the Stakes of the derby began to boil over. Athletic Club pushed forward with increased urgency, testing the resolve of the La Real defence. A barrage of 27 shots across both sides turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, but the defining moment occurred in the 83rd minute. B. Mendez was shown a straight red card for unsportsmanlike conduct, a lapse in judgment that completely altered the tactical landscape. Suddenly, the visitors were forced to retreat into a low block, desperately trying to protect their slender lead. This Upset to their defensive structure invited a relentless wave of pressure from the hosts, who sensed a vulnerability in their ten-man opponents.
The Super-Sub's Final Say
The late drama reached its crescendo in the 88th minute when the substitute arrived to save the day for the Lions. I. Ruiz de Galarreta, who had been introduced to provide more creativity in the engine room, latched onto a cross from Y. Berchiche to fire home the equaliser. The goal was no less than the hosts deserved given their persistent pressure, though Unai Simón had to remain alert at the other end, producing 4 saves to ensure the point was preserved. While Real Sociedad will feel aggrieved by the late dismissal, the draw felt like a fair reflection of a Match where neither side could truly claim total dominance. The result leaves both sides locked in a mid-table fight, but the psychological momentum remains with Athletic.
Key Questions
How did the red card for B. Mendez impact the match?
The 83rd-minute dismissal forced Real Sociedad to defend deep, ultimately allowing Athletic Club to exploit the numerical advantage for their late equaliser.
What made Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta the Man of the Match?
His substitute appearance provided the clinical finishing and creative spark Athletic lacked, scoring the crucial goal and earning a match-high 8.9 rating.
Did Athletic Club deserve the late equaliser?
Yes, with 19 total shots and the majority of possession, their persistent pressure eventually cracked a disciplined Real Sociedad side following the red card.
What is the Basque Derby?
The Basque Derby is the rivalry between Athletic Club and Real Sociedad, a passionate regional rivalry with deep local significance.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Basque Pride on the Line at San Mamés
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. A collision of contrasting trajectories as Athletic's survival instincts meet Real Sociedad's European ambitions in the fiercest regional rivalry.
The Setup
The Estadio de San Mamés prepares for a crunch encounter this February 1st. Athletic Club enters the match in a tailspin, with a Form guide showing four losses in their last five outings (LLDLL). Sitting 12th, they are desperate for Stars like Nico Williams and Oihan Sancet to ignite their campaign. Conversely, Real Sociedad is the division's rising force, currently 8th and boasting a five-game unbeaten run (WWWDD). The tactical Balance established by Imanol Alguacil has made them difficult to break down, creating a fascinating narrative of local dominance versus recent momentum.
Key Battle
This match will be won in the tactical discipline of the transition phases. Athletic’s high-press unit will attempt to disrupt the rhythmic buildup of the visitors' midfield. If the home side can turn the game into a physical duel, they negate the technical superiority the away side has displayed recently. It is a classic battle of grit and home-turf advantage against clinical, possession-based execution.
Our Prediction
Despite the wide gap in recent Form, the Stakes of a Basque Derby often act as a great equalizer. Athletic will likely play with a heightened intensity to appease a restless crowd, but the visitors' composure is significant. We expect a cagey affair where neither side manages to pull away completely. A 1-1 draw seems the most logical outcome, as local pride prevents a capitulation from the hosts.