La Liga Gameweek 4
Elche 2 - 3 FT Real Sociedad
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Futmetrix Verdict
53
FT
Mon, Sep 14
Como
2-1
Parma
⚡ Intensity
51
⚖️ Balance
34
🏆 Stakes
40
🎲 Upset
0
Relentless Como shatter Parma's stubborn wall.
Futmetrix Verdict
39
FT
Mon, Sep 14
Torino
0-2
AS Roma
⚡ Intensity
27
⚖️ Balance
22
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
0
Roma conquer Turin with clinical ease.
Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Mon, Sep 14
Villarreal
1-2
Real Betis
⚡ Intensity
45
⚖️ Balance
83
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
60
Betis blitz stuns struggling Villarreal
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Jon Aramburu 9'
Job Ochieng (Carlos Soler) 11'
Yangel Herrera (Job Ochieng) 31'
43' Tete Morente
HT
55' ↓ Facundo Buonanotte ↑Thomas Lemar
55' ↓ Ezequiel Ponce ↑Abiel Alessio Osorio
↓ Mamadou Sarr ↑Jon Martin 58'
↓ Gonçalo Guedes ↑Alex Marchal García 58'
Luka Sučić 63'
Jon Martin 64'
67' Thomas Lemar (Víctor Chust)
68' Germán Valera
↓ Yangel Herrera ↑Jon Pacheco 70'
↓ Mikel Oyarzabal ↑Jon Gorrotxategi 70'
70' ↓ Gonzalo Villar ↑Lucas Cepeda
74' Fernando Niño Rodríguez (Tete Morente)
81' ↓ Germán Valera ↑José Antonio Ferrández Pomares
81' ↓ Buba Sangaré ↑Roy Revivo
↓ Alex Marchal García ↑Hector Fort 81'
Luka Sučić (Job Ochieng) 90'
90'+7 Thomas Lemar
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Elche
Goalkeepers
M. Dituro 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Buba Sangaré
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Víctor Chust 
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
83
Passes
6
Duels
Bigas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Tete Morente 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.0
Rating
F. Buonanotte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
J. Morcillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo Villar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Germán Valera
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
BENCH
Alejandro Iturbe 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matia Barzic Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Revivo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rubén Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martim Neto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Lemar 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.4
Rating
F. Redondo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Aguado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Cepeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ali Houary
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Osorio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Real Sociedad
Goalkeepers
Unai Marrero 
OCTOPUS
8
Saves
8
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
J. Aramburu 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
61%
Duel Win %
Zubeldia
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
M. Sarr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Sergio Gómez
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
J. Ochieng 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
Y. Herrera
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.9
Rating
Carlos Soler
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Gonçalo Guedes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Forwards
L. Sučić 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.2
Rating
Mikel Oyarzabal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
BENCH
Álex Remiro
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Aihen Muñoz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon Martín 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Héctor Fort
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon Pacheco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon Gorrotxategi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Beñat Turrientes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Zakharyan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Garcia
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
81
Entry
T. Kubo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Barrenetxea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Óskarsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/07/2026 | Real Sociedad | 3 - 1 | Elche | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 11/07/2025 | Elche | 1 - 1 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 03/19/2023 | Real Sociedad | 2 - 0 | Elche | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 08/27/2022 | Elche | 0 - 1 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 04/10/2022 | Elche | 1 - 2 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 09/26/2021 | Real Sociedad | 1 - 0 | Elche | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 05/07/2021 | Real Sociedad | 2 - 0 | Elche | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 09/26/2020 | Elche | 0 - 3 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 04/20/2015 | Elche | 1 - 0 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 11/28/2014 | Real Sociedad | 3 - 0 | Elche | La Liga | Estadio Municipal de Anoeta (Donostia-San Sebastián) |
02/07/2026
11/07/2025
03/19/2023
08/27/2022
04/10/2022
09/26/2021
05/07/2021
09/26/2020
04/20/2015
11/28/2014
Elche Win
Real Sociedad Win
Draw
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Real Sociedad
Elche
Real Sociedad
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Late Heroics Secure Dramatic Victory in Five-Goal Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 87/100. A chaotic second half featuring a red card, a blown two-goal lead, and a 90th-minute winner provided an unforgettable spectacle of resilience.
Early Basque Dominance
The visitors set a punishing Intensity right from the opening whistle. Real Sociedad ruthlessly exposed early defensive frailties when Job Ochieng found the back of the net just 11 minutes into the match. The early breakthrough allowed the away side to dictate the tactical rhythm, and they doubled their advantage on the half-hour mark through Yangel Herrera, expertly set up by the ubiquitous Ochieng. While Elche controlled possession with 58% of the ball, their territorial advantage yielded little end product in the opening phase. The Basque side looked thoroughly in command, soaking up pressure and striking with surgical precision on the break to leave the hosts reeling before the interval.
The Chaotic Pivot
The entire complexion of the match shifted in a frenetic two-minute window just past the hour mark. A goal by Luka Sučić was chalked off by VAR in the 63rd minute, and mere moments later, Jon Martin was shown a straight red card for a handball offence. This dramatic turn completely shattered the Balance of the contest. Smelling blood, the hosts surged forward with intent. Substitute Thomas Lemar immediately halved the deficit, injecting much-needed belief into the home ranks. The pressure became relentless, and by the 74th minute, Fer Niño completed a rapid-fire comeback, sending the home faithful into raptures as a barrage of 20 total shots turned the penalty area into a shooting gallery.
A Sting in the Tail
With the numerical advantage and all the momentum, the hosts seemed primed to secure a famous comeback victory. However, football is rarely scripted. Despite facing a monumental onslaught and relying heavily on their goalkeeper's eight crucial saves, the visitors orchestrated one final, devastating counter-attack. In the 90th minute, the outstanding Ochieng completed his masterful performance by squaring the ball to Sučić, who made no mistake this time to snatch the victory. The late dagger leaves the hosts languishing in the relegation zone with just one point from four matches, while the visitors return to the mid-table safety with a hard-fought away triumph to build upon.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Jon Martin impact the match?
The 64th-minute dismissal reduced the visitors to ten men, shifting the momentum completely and allowing Elche to score twice in ten minutes to level the match.
How did VAR change this match?
VAR intervened to cancel a 63rd-minute goal by Luka Sučić. This decision kept the hosts in the contest right before a red card sparked their comeback attempt.
What made J. Ochieng the Man of the Match?
Ochieng delivered a complete attacking masterclass, scoring the early opener and providing two assists, including the decisive pass for the 90th-minute match-winner.
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.
Panic Stations Activate Early in Alicante
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. An ugly, low-stakes scrap between two struggling sides that will only appeal to the most desperate football masochists.
The Setup
Gameweek 4 rarely triggers outright survival panic, but the alarm bells are already deafening. Elche are buried in 19th place with a solitary point to their name. A dismal Form rating confirms just how toothless they have looked across the pitch. Their home crowd will demand an immediate, aggressive reaction, but the tools look blunt. Real Sociedad arrive in 13th with just three points, miles off their usual European standards. A massive Balance score points to a frustratingly tight, risk-averse slugfest where neither side will dare to commit. The sheer lack of quality currently on display is reflected in a rock-bottom Stars rating. While F. Buonanotte tries to inject some much-needed creativity for the hosts, the visitors will desperately look to T. Kubo and Mikel Oyarzabal to salvage their disjointed start. A low Stakes metric reflects that it is too early in the calendar for permanent damage, but a loss here sets a toxic tone for the months ahead.
Key Battle
The most compelling duel isn't between two marquee superstars, but between two fragile units. Elche's leaky defensive line must figure out how to contain a Real Sociedad attack that has completely lost its rhythm. Neither side trusts their ability to dominate possession safely, meaning the midfield transition will be a scrappy, foul-heavy wasteland of turned-over ball.
Our Prediction
We expect a brutal watch. Real Sociedad to edge it 1-0. The visitors will likely snatch a scrappy winner from a dead-ball situation midway through the second half, before retreating into a deep, cynical block to protect the points. Do not expect flowing football.