La Liga Regular Season - 27
Atletico Madrid 3 - 2 FT Real Sociedad
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
5' A. Sorloth (J. M. Gimenez)
C. Soler (L. Sucic) 9'
20' D. Hancko
HT
46' ↓ R. Mendoza ↑M. Llorente
O. Oskarsson 49'
53' ↓ G. Simeone ↑J. Alvarez
53' ↓ A. Lookman ↑A. Griezmann
54' ↓ T. Almada ↑N. Gonzalez
↓ P. Marin ↑G. Guedes 55'
↓ O. Oskarsson ↑M. Oyarzabal 56'
61' ↓ Koke ↑J. Cardoso
↓ A. Barrenetxea ↑A. Zakharyan 65'
67' N. Gonzalez (A. Griezmann)
M. Oyarzabal 68'
↓ C. Soler ↑B. Turrientes 74'
↓ L. Sucic ↑B. Mendez 74'
81' N. Gonzalez (M. Ruggeri)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atletico Madrid
Goalkeepers
Jan Oblak 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Nahuel Molina 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
José María Giménez 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Dávid Hancko 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Matteo Ruggeri 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Giuliano Simeone
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Rodrigo Mendoza 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Koke
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
Thiago Almada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
Forwards
Alexander Sørloth 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
6
Shots
7.2
Rating
Ademola Lookman
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Juan Musso 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Robin Le Normand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Clément Lenglet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Pubill
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcos Llorente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julio Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johnny Cardoso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Obed Vargas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Baena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás González 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Julián Alvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antoine Griezmann 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
41
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Real Sociedad
Goalkeepers
Álex Remiro 
MAGNET
60
Activity
60
Activity
58
Passes
2
Duels
Defenders
Jon Aramburu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon Martin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Duje Ćaleta-Car
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Sergio Gómez
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Pablo Marín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Yangel Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Soler 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Ander Barrenetxea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Forwards
Luka Sučić 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Orri Steinn Óskarsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
BENCH
Theo Folgado
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Unai Marrero
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Igor Zubeldia
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
Arsen Zakharyan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brais Méndez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Beñat Turrientes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon Gorrotxategi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonçalo Guedes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wesley
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
Mikel Oyarzabal
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
38
Minutes
7.6
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2026 | Real Sociedad | 1 - 1 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 10/05/2025 | Atletico Madrid | 4 - 0 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Riyadh Air Metropolitano |
| 06/10/2024 | Real Sociedad | 1 - 1 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 25/05/2024 | Real Sociedad | 0 - 2 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 08/10/2023 | Atletico Madrid | 2 - 1 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano |
| 03/08/2023 | Atletico Madrid | 0 - 0 | Real Sociedad | Friendlies Clubs | Estadio BBVA |
| 28/05/2023 | Atletico Madrid | 2 - 1 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano |
| 03/09/2022 | Real Sociedad | 1 - 1 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 22/05/2022 | Real Sociedad | 1 - 2 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 19/01/2022 | Real Sociedad | 2 - 0 | Atletico Madrid | Copa del Rey | Reale Arena |
04/01/2026
10/05/2025
06/10/2024
25/05/2024
08/10/2023
03/08/2023
28/05/2023
03/09/2022
22/05/2022
19/01/2022
Atletico Madrid Win
Real Sociedad Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +45
P: 27 GD: +33
P: 27 GD: +21
P: 26 GD: +17
P: 26 GD: +10
P: 27 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -15
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 26 GD: -7
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -11
P: 26 GD: -5
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -16
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +45
P: 27 GD: +33
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 26 GD: +17
P: 26 GD: +10
P: 27 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -15
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 26 GD: -7
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -11
P: 26 GD: -5
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Super-Sub Stuns Real Sociedad in Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 90/100. This was a heavyweight slugfest where Atletico's sheer squad depth eventually overwhelmed a Real Sociedad side that refused to go away quietly.
Early Fireworks at the Metropolitano
The Riyadh Air Metropolitano barely had a moment to breathe before the net bulged. It took A. Sorloth just five minutes to haunt his former employers, latching onto a ball from J. M. Gimenez to ignite the home crowd. It looked like a routine evening for Atletico Madrid, but the Intensity of this fixture is never to be underestimated. Within four minutes, Carlos Soler silenced the stadium, finishing a slick move involving L. Sucic. The early trade of blows set a frantic pace that didn't relent. While Atleti edged possession, the tactical Balance was constantly threatened by the visitors' clinical nature, forcing Álex Remiro into a series of frantic saves.
The Bench Press
As the match ticked past the hour mark, the momentum shifted decisively through tactical substitutions. The introduction of N. Gonzalez proved to be a masterstroke. In the 67th minute, he combined with fellow sub A. Griezmann to restore the lead. Yet, the drama was far from over. Just sixty seconds later, M. Oyarzabal—another substitute—found the net to level the scores at 2-2. It was a dizzying spell of football that left both sets of fans breathless. Despite Atleti’s barrage of 24 shots, the Upset Factor remained high as the Basque side converted almost every clear opening they manufactured.
Closing the Door
The final act belonged to one man. In the 81st minute, N. Gonzalez rose to the occasion again, slotting home a cross from M. Ruggeri to make it 3-2. It was his second of the night and the goal that finally broke the visitors' resolve. This victory carries massive Stakes for the Champions League race, keeping Atletico firmly entrenched in the top three. For Real Sociedad, it is a bitter pill to swallow after such a defiant display. They were ultimately undone by the sheer volume of attacks, as the home side finished with a staggering shot advantage that finally told in the closing stages.
Key Questions
What made Nicolás González the Man of the Match?
Coming off the bench, Gonzalez scored two vital goals in the final 25 minutes to snatch all three points.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A combination of Atletico's 24-shot attacking siege and Real Sociedad's incredible efficiency with their limited chances.
How did substitute Nicolás González change the game?
He provided the clinical finishing that Atletico lacked in the first half, scoring twice from the bench.
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.
Champions League Race Heats Up at the Metropolitano
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 68/100. This is a critical junction for Atletico Madrid to cement their top-four status against a Real Sociedad side desperate to close the European gap.
The Setup
Atletico Madrid enter this Round 27 clash knowing that their home turf is their greatest asset. With 11 wins from 13 matches at the Metropolitano Stadium, their Form in front of their own fans is formidable. Meanwhile, Real Sociedad travel to Madrid sitting 13 points adrift of the final Champions League spot. The Stakes couldn't be higher for the visitors; anything less than a win likely ends their top-four ambitions. While the Balance of the squad suggests a competitive fight, the clinical edge of the home side usually prevails in these high-pressure scenarios.
Key Battle
The defensive discipline of Matteo Ruggeri will be under the microscope as he attempts to nullify the threat of Orri Steinn Óskarsson. Ruggeri’s ability to read the game is elite, but he faces a striker in clinical form. If the home side can isolate the Icelandic forward, the creative spark of T. Kubo in the midfield might not be enough to breach the red and white wall.
Our Prediction
We expect a tactical chess match where Diego Simeone prioritizes defensive stability before unleashing his Stars. With J. Álvarez leading the line, the home side has the firepower to exploit any gaps left by an attacking Real Sociedad. The visitors will have spells of possession, but Atleti’s 84.6% home win rate isn't a fluke. Our take is a controlled home victory that effectively narrows the race for the top four to a closed shop.