La Liga Gameweek 8
Real Sociedad 3 - 2 FT Deportivo La Coruna
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
29' Jon Martin (Carlos Soler)
34' Arsen Zakharyan
David Mella 40'
↓ David Mella ↑Riki Rodríguez 45'
HT
54' Gonçalo Guedes (Ander Barrenetxea)
56' ↓ Arsen Zakharyan ↑Mikel Oyarzabal
56' ↓ Gonçalo Guedes ↑Job Ochieng
↓ Luismi Cruz ↑Adama Traoré 57'
↓ Ximo Navarro ↑Adria Altimira 57'
↓ Diego Villares ↑Lorenzo Amatucci 57'
Mario Soriano (Riki Rodríguez) 61'
66' Pablo Marin
69' ↓ Carlos Soler ↑Igor Zubeldia
↓ Giacomo Quagliata ↑Jonathan Asp Jensen 79'
88' ↓ Ander Barrenetxea ↑Hector Fort
Lorenzo Amatucci 90'
90'+4 Yangel Herrera
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Real Sociedad
Goalkeepers
Álex Remiro 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Pablo Marín 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.8
Rating
Jon Martín 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Mamadou Sarr 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Sergio Gómez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Ander Barrenetxea 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Yangel Herrera 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Carlos Soler 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.0
Rating
Arsen Zakharyan
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Gonçalo Guedes
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Luka Sučić
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Unai Marrero 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Luken Beitia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Héctor Fort
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aihen Muñoz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon Pacheco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Zubeldia
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jon Gorrotxategi
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
Gorka Carrera
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
Job Ochieng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikel Oyarzabal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Deportivo La Coruna
Goalkeepers
Leo Román
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ximo Navarro
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
José María Giménez
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Bright Ede
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Giacomo Quagliata
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Midfielders
David Mella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Mario Soriano
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Diego Villares 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Luismi Cruz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
BENCH
Álvaro Fernández
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adrià Altimira
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Angeliño
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Loureiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Noubi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Asp Jensen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riki Rodríguez
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Lorenzo Amatucci
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.4
Rating
Martín Ochoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adama Traoré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2018 | Real Sociedad | 5 - 0 | Deportivo La Coruna | La Liga | Anoeta |
| 09/10/2017 | Deportivo La Coruna | 2 - 4 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estadio de Riazor |
| 04/23/2017 | Real Sociedad | 1 - 0 | Deportivo La Coruna | La Liga | Anoeta |
| 12/05/2016 | Deportivo La Coruna | 5 - 1 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estadio de Riazor |
| 01/16/2016 | Real Sociedad | 1 - 1 | Deportivo La Coruna | La Liga | Anoeta |
| 08/22/2015 | Deportivo La Coruna | 0 - 0 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estadio de Riazor |
| 04/12/2015 | Real Sociedad | 2 - 2 | Deportivo La Coruna | La Liga | Anoeta |
| 11/22/2014 | Deportivo La Coruna | 0 - 0 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estadio Municipal de Riazor (A Coruña (La Coruña)) |
| 06/01/2013 | Deportivo La Coruna | 0 - 1 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estadio Municipal de Riazor (A Coruña (La Coruña)) |
| 01/13/2013 | Real Sociedad | 1 - 1 | Deportivo La Coruna | La Liga | Estadio Municipal de Anoeta (Donostia-San Sebastián) |
02/02/2018
09/10/2017
04/23/2017
12/05/2016
01/16/2016
08/22/2015
04/12/2015
11/22/2014
06/01/2013
01/13/2013
Real Sociedad Win
Deportivo La Coruna Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +27
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +11
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +34
P: 11 GD: +14
P: 10 GD: +15
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 10 GD: 0
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: -10
P: 10 GD: -11
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 10 GD: -10
P: 10 GD: -10
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Real Sociedad
Deportivo La Coruna
Real Sociedad
Deportivo La Coruna
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Anoeta's Five-Goal Thriller Ends in Chaos
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 88/100. A breathless clash of equals ended with a chaotic survivor's victory for the hosts, proving exactly why La Liga mid-table battles are essential viewing.
A Blistering Opening Act
The opening half at Anoeta Stadium was a masterclass in clinical finishing from the hosts. Real Sociedad struck the first blow on 29 minutes when Jon Martin brilliantly finished a move orchestrated by Carlos Soler. Before the visitors could regroup, Arsen Zakharyan doubled the advantage just five minutes later. Deportivo La Coruna dominated possession with a massive 60% share of the ball, but they looked utterly fragile whenever they lost it. High Intensity defined this frantic early phase, with the visitors trying to patiently break down defensive lines only to be repeatedly punished on the counter-attack. The hosts displayed a ruthless edge that had the home faithful roaring in approval as they cruised toward what seemed like a routine win.
The Second-Half Pivot
The contest appeared completely resolved when Gonçalo Guedes made it three shortly after the break, finishing neatly following a smart ball from Ander Barrenetxea. Then, Deportivo suddenly found their fighting spirit. Mario Soriano pulled a crucial goal back in the 61st minute, perfectly assisted by second-half substitute Riki Rodríguez. The undisputed turning point hit just moments later. Pablo Marin was shown a straight red card on 66 minutes for a rash challenge. The tactical Balance of the match shifted completely overnight. Shortly after, Yeremay Hernández stepped up and buried a high-pressure penalty to make it 3-2. A quiet afternoon was instantly transformed into a nerve-shredding thriller.
A Chaotic Resolution
The final twenty minutes were an exercise in sheer defensive survival. Deportivo threw absolutely everything forward in search of an equalizer. A staggering barrage of 33 combined shots and 17 total corners turned the Real Sociedad penalty area into a relentless shooting gallery. The Stakes were huge for two sides locked on ten points, desperate to climb the mid-table standings. The hosts clung on heroically, repelling wave after endless wave of Galician attacks. Finally, Lorenzo Amatucci lost his composure in the 90th minute, earning a foolish red card that instantly killed Deportivo's momentum. Our verdict: Real Sociedad weathered an absolute hurricane to claim three massive points.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Pablo Marin impact the match?
Pablo Marin's 66th-minute dismissal completely shifted momentum, forcing Real Sociedad into a desperate defensive block and allowing Deportivo to dominate the final stages.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A chaotic mix of high-pressing transitions and set-piece vulnerability created an end-to-end spectacle with 33 total shots and 11 on target.
How did Mario Soriano change the game?
Though starting the match, Soriano's clinical 61st-minute strike ignited Deportivo's furious comeback attempt and completely shattered Real Sociedad's comfort zone.
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.
Anoeta Awaits a Mid-Table Tiebreaker
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 56/100. With both sides locked on exactly ten points, this fixture is a vital early-season opportunity to break from the mid-table pack and mount a serious push toward the European places.
The Setup
Deportivo La Coruna arrive at Anoeta flaunting a remarkably stubborn defensive record, contrasting sharply with a Real Sociedad side that ships goals but routinely finds ways to win. A modest Stakes rating suggests early-season jockeying rather than late-season desperation, but a strong Balance metric indicates an incredibly tight contest between two evenly matched squads. The visitors are unbeaten in their last four league matches, showcasing a resilient Form that will severely test the hosts' erratic tendencies. Meanwhile, a solid Stars rating implies that despite the tactical rigidity expected, individual brilliance will still play a decisive role in the final third.
Key Battle
The creative engine of J. Ochieng faces off against the lethal finishing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Ochieng has been orchestrating the home side's attacks with supreme vision and passing range. However, Aubameyang provides Deportivo with a constant, ruthless outlet on the counter-attack. If the home defense pushes too high and leaves space behind, the veteran striker has the pace and instinct to punish them immediately.
Our Prediction
Real Sociedad's leaky defense is a glaring weakness, but their established home advantage at Anoeta carries significant weight in these tightly contested La Liga fixtures. We expect Deportivo to sit deep, absorb waves of pressure, and strike effectively on the break. A tense, low-scoring draw looks inevitable as the two perfectly matched sides ultimately cancel each other out.