La Liga Gameweek 9
Malaga 2 - 5 FT Real Sociedad
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Futmetrix Verdict
49
FT
Tue, Nov 3
Galatasaray
2-0
VfB Stuttgart
⚡ Intensity
41
⚖️ Balance
23
🏆 Stakes
60
🎲 Upset
0
Batrakov's Three-Minute Double Decides It
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Takefusa Kubo (Hector Fort) 3'
Jon Martin 37'
45' ↓ Izan Merino ↑Ramón Enríquez
45' ↓ José Salinas ↑Adam Aznou
HT
54' Adrian Nino (Pablo Martínez Andrés)
Mikel Oyarzabal (Takefusa Kubo) 59'
↓ Ander Barrenetxea ↑Gonçalo Guedes 61'
↓ Hector Fort ↑Igor Zubeldia 61'
Mamadou Sarr 62'
64' ↓ Carlos Dotor ↑Dani Lorenzo
Mikel Oyarzabal (Jon Martin) 67'
68' ↓ David Larrubia ↑Joaquín Muñoz
↓ Aihen Muñoz ↑Sergio Gómez 71'
↓ Takefusa Kubo ↑Job Ochieng 71'
Gonçalo Guedes 73'
↓ Orri Steinn Óskarsson ↑Alex Marchal García 79'
82' ↓ Adrian Nino ↑Carlos Puga
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Malaga
Goalkeepers
Alfonso Herrero 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Rafita 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Fernando Calero 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Ángel Recio
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
José Salinas
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
David Larrubia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Izan Merino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Carlos Dotor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Pablo Martínez 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Adrián Niño Heredia 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.7
Rating
Chupe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Carlos López 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Einar Galilea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álex Pastor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Puga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Aznou 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Ramón Enríquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Lorenzo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafa Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jens Cajuste
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haitam Abaida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eneko Jauregi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joaquín Muñoz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Real Sociedad
Goalkeepers
Álex Remiro
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Héctor Fort 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.8
Rating
Jon Martín
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Mamadou Sarr
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Aihen Muñoz 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Midfielders
Takefusa Kubo 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Jon Gorrotxategi 
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
73
Passes
5
Duels
Carlos Soler
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
89%
Pass Acc
Ander Barrenetxea
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Mikel Oyarzabal 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
9.2
Rating
Orri Óskarsson
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.5
Rating
BENCH
Unai Marrero
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jon Pacheco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Zubeldia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Lebarbier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Sučić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Beñat Turrientes
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
Gonçalo Guedes
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.6
Rating
Sergio Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Marchal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Job Ochieng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gorka Carrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2024 | Malaga | 0 - 1 | Real Sociedad | Copa del Rey | Estadio La Rosaleda |
| 04/22/2018 | Malaga | 2 - 0 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | La Rosaleda |
| 12/10/2017 | Real Sociedad | 0 - 2 | Malaga | La Liga | Anoeta |
| 05/14/2017 | Real Sociedad | 2 - 2 | Malaga | La Liga | Anoeta |
| 01/16/2017 | Malaga | 0 - 2 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | La Rosaleda |
| 02/27/2016 | Real Sociedad | 1 - 1 | Malaga | La Liga | Anoeta |
| 10/03/2015 | Malaga | 3 - 1 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | La Rosaleda |
| 04/04/2015 | Malaga | 1 - 1 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | La Rosaleda |
| 11/01/2014 | Real Sociedad | 0 - 1 | Malaga | La Liga | Estadio Municipal de Anoeta (Donostia-San Sebastián) |
| 02/17/2014 | Malaga | 0 - 1 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estadio La Rosaleda (Málaga) |
01/07/2024
04/22/2018
12/10/2017
05/14/2017
01/16/2017
02/27/2016
10/03/2015
04/04/2015
11/01/2014
02/17/2014
Malaga Win
Real Sociedad Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +30
P: 9 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +14
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: -8
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -12
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +29
P: 10 GD: +12
P: 10 GD: +15
P: 10 GD: +2
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: 0
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: -10
P: 10 GD: -11
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -10
P: 10 GD: -10
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Malaga
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Malaga
Real Sociedad
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Oyarzabal Masterclass Inspires Seven-Goal Thriller at La Rosaleda
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 67/100. Our take is that Real Sociedad’s ruthless efficiency in front of goal clinically exposed Malaga’s defensive frailties, cementing their European ambitions while deepening the hosts' relegation woes.
The Early Onslaught
The Intensity was palpable from the very first whistle at La Rosaleda, but the hosts were quickly silenced. Just three minutes in, Takefusa Kubo set the tone with a brilliant early opener, instantly putting the bottom-table side on the back foot. Real Sociedad settled into their rhythm, dictating the tempo and finishing with 55% controlled possession. They exploited the wide channels masterfully, turning the pitch into a shooting gallery. Before the home supporters could truly rally their team, Orri Steinn Óskarsson doubled the advantage in the 26th minute. The sheer volume of chances created by the Basque visitors left Malaga's defence scrambled and chasing shadows heading into the half-time interval.
A Frantic Flurry
Following the restart, the tactical Balance completely disintegrated into a breathtaking flurry of goals. Malaga finally found a spark in the 54th minute when Adrian Nino struck, beautifully set up by Pablo Martínez Andrés. That joy was almost instantly extinguished five minutes later by the talismanic Mikel Oyarzabal. Refusing to surrender easily, the Andalusians dragged themselves back into the contest when Martínez hammered home his own effort in the 66th minute. Yet, the hope lasted mere seconds. Oyarzabal completed his brace just one minute later, severely deflating the stadium. Three goals crammed into an extraordinary twelve-minute window turned this fixture into an absolute rollercoaster of emotions.
The Final Blow
With the Stakes incredibly high for the relegation-threatened hosts, they were forced to push bodies forward, leaving fatal gaps at the back. Real Sociedad mercilessly exploited these spaces to wrap up the points. Introduced off the bench to inject fresh energy, Gonçalo Guedes struck in the 73rd minute to complete the rout. An incredible 38 combined shots peppered the targets throughout the afternoon, requiring eight saves across both goalkeepers just to keep the scoreline somewhat grounded. Ultimately, this chaotic result plunges Malaga deeper into their survival crisis, while the visitors look incredibly sharp as they continue their confident push toward the European qualification places.
Key Questions
What made Mikel Oyarzabal the Man of the Match?
The attacker delivered a magnificent performance, scoring a decisive brace in the second half to consistently halt Malaga's momentum and secure a massive away victory.
What caused the 7-goal thriller?
A relentless tempo led to a combined 38 shots. Real Sociedad's clinical finishing and Malaga's defensive vulnerability created an open, chaotic match from start to finish.
How did substitute Mikel Oyarzabal change the game?
While Oyarzabal was a starter who scored twice, it was actually substitute Gonçalo Guedes who made a massive impact from the bench, scoring the final goal.
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.
Desperation Meets Ambition on the Costa del Sol
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. Malaga's desperate fight for survival hits a critical juncture as they host a Real Sociedad side ruthlessly eyeing European spots.
The Setup
At La Rosaleda, the atmosphere will be suffocatingly tense. Malaga are stranded at the foot of La Liga. Zero wins. Just four goals scored. A terrible Form rating reflects their grim reality at the bottom of the table. Meanwhile, Real Sociedad arrive in sixth place, looking incredibly sharp on the road. The Stakes are entirely lopsided. For the hosts, it is pure survival; for the visitors, a chance to solidify a top-six finish. A surprisingly tight Balance metric suggests the underlying play might be closer than the points tally shows, but the visiting Stars bring heavy artillery that the hosts simply lack.
Key Battle
Malaga's leaky defense must survive against the Basque visitors' midfield creators. The home side ships well over a goal a game. They have to find a way to contain the vision of J. Ochieng and Carlos Soler. If Malaga sit too deep and invite pressure, they will inevitably get picked apart.
Our Prediction
Real Sociedad to take all three points in a 3-1 victory. Malaga's defense is entirely too generous, and the visitors possess too much clinical firepower to be denied over 90 minutes.