La Liga Regular Season - 38
Espanyol 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
S. Gomez 9'
Y. Herrera 23'
O. Oskarsson (S. Gomez) 28'
HT
46' ↓ R. Terrats ↑T. Dolan
46' ↓ A. Roca ↑P. Milla
54' T. Dolan
U. Marrero 64'
65' R. Fernandez Jaen (P. Milla)
67' ↓ R. Fernandez Jaen ↑K. Garcia
↓ S. Gomez ↑A. Munoz 68'
↓ J. Ochieng ↑P. Marin 68'
72' ↓ Jofre ↑L. Castell
↓ J. Aramburu ↑A. Elustondo 77'
↓ O. Oskarsson ↑M. Oyarzabal 77'
79' ↓ R. Sanchez ↑O. El Hilali
87' L. Cabrera
↓ C. Soler ↑I. Ruperez 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Espanyol
Goalkeepers
Angel Fortuno 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Rubén Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Fernando Calero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leandro Cabrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Romero 
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
5
Attempts
100%
Success %
Midfielders
Jofre Carreras
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Urko González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edu Expósito 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Antoniu Roca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Ramón Terrats
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Roberto Fernández 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Marko Dmitrović 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pol Tristan
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Omar El Hilali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Clemens Riedel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jose Salinas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Rubio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pere Milla 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
46
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Charles Pickel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Londoño
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrhys Dolan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kike García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lluc Castell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Real Sociedad
Goalkeepers
Unai Marrero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jon Aramburu
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Luken Beitia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Zubeldia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Gómez 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Midfielders
Luka Sučić 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Beñat Turrientes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yangel Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Job Ochieng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Forwards
Orri Óskarsson 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.9
Rating
Carlos Soler 
MAGNET
56
Activity
56
Activity
47
Passes
9
Duels
BENCH
Theo Folgado
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Aihen Muñoz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Duje Ćaleta-Car
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aritz Elustondo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iñaki Rupérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon Martin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Marín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brais Méndez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arsen Zakharyan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibai Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takefusa Kubo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikel Oyarzabal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/24/2025 | Real Sociedad | 2 - 2 | Espanyol | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 02/09/2025 | Real Sociedad | 2 - 1 | Espanyol | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 08/24/2024 | Espanyol | 0 - 1 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | RCDE Stadium |
| 02/13/2023 | Espanyol | 2 - 3 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | RCDE Stadium |
| 09/18/2022 | Real Sociedad | 2 - 1 | Espanyol | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 04/04/2022 | Real Sociedad | 1 - 0 | Espanyol | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 11/28/2021 | Espanyol | 1 - 0 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | RCDE Stadium |
| 07/02/2020 | Real Sociedad | 2 - 1 | Espanyol | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 01/22/2020 | Real Sociedad | 2 - 0 | Espanyol | Copa del Rey | Reale Arena |
| 09/22/2019 | Espanyol | 1 - 3 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | RCDE Stadium |
08/24/2025
02/09/2025
08/24/2024
02/13/2023
09/18/2022
04/04/2022
11/28/2021
07/02/2020
01/22/2020
09/22/2019
Espanyol Win
Real Sociedad Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 38 GD: +59
P: 38 GD: +42
P: 38 GD: +26
P: 38 GD: +18
P: 38 GD: +11
P: 38 GD: +5
P: 38 GD: -6
P: 38 GD: -3
P: 38 GD: -9
P: 38 GD: -2
P: 38 GD: -12
P: 38 GD: -15
P: 38 GD: -8
P: 38 GD: -12
P: 38 GD: -14
P: 38 GD: -6
P: 38 GD: -10
P: 38 GD: -14
P: 38 GD: -16
League Standings
P: 38 GD: +59
P: 38 GD: +42
P: 37 GD: +22
P: 37 GD: +22
P: 38 GD: +11
P: 38 GD: +5
P: 38 GD: -6
P: 38 GD: -3
P: 38 GD: -9
P: 38 GD: -2
P: 38 GD: -12
P: 38 GD: -15
P: 38 GD: -14
P: 38 GD: -12
P: 38 GD: -8
P: 38 GD: -14
P: 38 GD: -6
P: 38 GD: -10
P: 38 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Goalkeeping Heroics Steal the Show on Final Day
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 39/100. A thrilling exhibition of attacking intent and phenomenal shot-stopping ensured these mid-table rivals could not be separated as the season drew to a close.
Setting the Stage
The curtains fell on the campaign with off-the-charts Intensity at the RCDE Stadium, as Espanyol and Real Sociedad treated fans to an open, attacking spectacle. Neither side was content to simply run down the clock on the final day. The visitors settled into their rhythm early, dictating the tempo and asking serious questions of the home defence. Their early pressure paid dividends just before the half-hour mark. A clever passage of play saw S. Gomez carve open the backline to find O. Oskarsson, who finished with aplomb to give the Basque side the lead. It was a deserved advantage, forcing the hosts to rethink their approach as they chased the game.
The Breakthrough
The tactical Balance completely shifted after the interval. The hosts came out roaring, only to be frustrated when T. Dolan had an equaliser ruled out by VAR for a foul in the build-up. Rather than deflate, the home side found another gear entirely. The introduction of P. Milla from the bench proved to be the masterstroke. Operating as an immediate threat, Milla injected pace and precision, teeing up R. Fernandez Jaen in the 65th minute. Fernandez made no mistake, burying the chance to restore parity and sending the home supporters into raptures.
The Final Whistle
With the Stakes effectively gone but pride on the line, the final quarter became a veritable shooting gallery. The two sides racked up 24 total attempts, but it was the men between the posts who stole the headlines. Unai Marrero was a human wall for the visitors, producing six spectacular saves to keep his side level. At the other end, Angel Fortuno earned man-of-the-match honours for his commanding presence, snuffing out late counter-attacks. An exact 50-50 split in possession highlighted a perfectly matched contest, allowing both clubs to sign off on an entertaining note.
Key Questions
How did substitute Angel Fortuno change the game?
Though actually starting the match rather than coming off the bench, Fortuno delivered a sensational man-of-the-match performance, making crucial saves to prevent a late defeat.
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.
Final Day Formalities in Catalonia
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 42/100. A mid-table dead rubber where the lack of pressure could either stifle the action or produce a surprisingly relaxed contest.
The Setup
Espanyol welcome Real Sociedad to the RCDE Stadium as both sides draw the curtain on their La Liga seasons. Sitting 14th and 8th respectively, the Stakes are extremely low, reflecting a match where only local pride remains on the table. Neither side boasts a Form rating to fear; the hosts have suffered three defeats in their last five, while the visitors have limped through a string of draws and losses. However, the high Balance rating indicates we are in for a tightly contested affair between two sides with very little separating them in the standings.
Key Battle
With a modest Stars rating overall and no overriding individual matchups dominating the narrative on both sides, the defining clash will be a collective one. Expect the visiting midfield to try and dictate the tempo against a home defensive block looking to sign off with a clean sheet. Both teams will need to rely on their unit cohesion rather than individual brilliance to find a breakthrough.
Our Prediction
We anticipate a low-scoring draw. The absence of genuine jeopardy and a mutual tendency to grind out stalemates suggests a 1-1 finish where neither team pushes too frantically for a late winner.