La Liga Regular Season - 23
Real Sociedad 3 - 1 FT Elche
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
24' L. Sucic (G. Guedes)
29' ↓ L. Sucic ↑B. Turrientes
37' M. Oyarzabal
Andre Silva 42'
45'+3 P. Matarazzo
A. Febas 45'+4
HT
52' P. Marin
↓ J. Donald ↑A. Pedrosa 55'
↓ M. Neto ↑M. Aguado 55'
65' ↓ G. Guedes ↑J. Ochieng
65' ↓ A. Odriozola ↑J. Aramburu
G. Diangana 65'
↓ V. Chust ↑P. Bigas 73'
↓ L. Petrot ↑L. Cepeda 73'
↓ G. Diangana ↑G. Villar 79'
82' ↓ C. Soler ↑Y. Herrera
82' ↓ M. Oyarzabal ↑O. Oskarsson
G. Villar 87'
89' O. Oskarsson (J. Gorrotxategi)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Real Sociedad
Goalkeepers
Álex Remiro 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Álvaro Odriozola 
GHOST
14
Actions
14
Actions
65
Minutes
6.7
Rating
Igor Zubeldia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Duje Ćaleta-Car
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Gómez 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Gonçalo Guedes 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Jon Gorrotxategi
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Carlos Soler
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Pablo Marín 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Luka Sučić 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Mikel Oyarzabal
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Aitor Fraga 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jon Aramburu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon Martin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aihen Muñoz
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
Beñat Turrientes
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Yangel Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Job Ochieng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Díaz
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
Wesley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Orri Steinn Óskarsson 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Elche
Goalkeepers
Iñaki Peña 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
60%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Léo Pétrot 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
89%
Duel Win %
David Affengruber
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Víctor Chust 
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
83
Passes
3
Duels
John Donald
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Germán Valera
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Grady Diangana
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Aleix Febas
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
69
Passes
6
Duels
Martim Neto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Forwards
Álvaro Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
André Silva
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Matías Dituro
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alejandro Iturbe
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pedro Bigas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Delgado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrià Pedrosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo Villar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Redondo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Aguado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Cepeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yago Santiago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tete Morente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Boayar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2025 | Elche | 1 - 1 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 19/03/2023 | Real Sociedad | 2 - 0 | Elche | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 27/08/2022 | Elche | 0 - 1 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 10/04/2022 | Elche | 1 - 2 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 26/09/2021 | Real Sociedad | 1 - 0 | Elche | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 07/05/2021 | Real Sociedad | 2 - 0 | Elche | La Liga | Reale Arena |
07/11/2025
19/03/2023
27/08/2022
10/04/2022
26/09/2021
07/05/2021
Real Sociedad Win
Elche Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 23 GD: +40
P: 23 GD: +31
P: 23 GD: +20
P: 22 GD: +19
P: 23 GD: +9
P: 23 GD: -4
P: 23 GD: +5
P: 23 GD: +2
P: 23 GD: 0
P: 23 GD: -8
P: 23 GD: -9
P: 23 GD: -15
P: 23 GD: -8
P: 23 GD: -9
P: 23 GD: -4
P: 23 GD: -9
P: 23 GD: -14
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 22 GD: -12
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +49
P: 28 GD: +36
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +8
P: 28 GD: +7
P: 28 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 28 GD: -7
P: 28 GD: -10
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -10
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Clinical La Real Outlast Possession-Heavy Elche
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. Despite ceding the ball to their visitors, Real Sociedad’s lethal finishing at the Reale Arena proved the difference in a fascinating clash of styles.
Surgical Efficiency at Reale Arena
The tactical narrative at Reale Arena was established early, as Elche dominated possession with a staggering 66%, yet struggled to breach a disciplined home defense. Real Sociedad, comfortable without the ball, waited for the perfect moment to strike. A Balance rating of 2.8 belied the clinical nature of the hosts' counters. The deadlock was broken in the 24th minute when G. Guedes turned provider, sliding a perfectly weighted pass for Luka Sučić to sweep home. It was a classic demonstration of transitional play, where the visitors' intricate passing sequences were undone by a single, incisive burst of speed and precision from the Basque side.
Momentum Swings and VAR Drama
The contest intensified as the first half drew to a close. Mikel Oyarzabal doubled the advantage in the 37th minute, showcasing the predatory instincts that have made him a club icon. However, the visitors refused to fold, and André Silva pulled one back for Elche in the 42nd minute to keep the contest alive. The second period began with high drama as the home fans celebrated a third goal from Pablo Marín, only for VAR to intervene and disallow the strike for offside in the 52nd minute. This reprieve gave the visitors hope, but Real Sociedad’s defensive structure remained resolute, limiting their opponents to shots from distance despite their territorial control.
The Super-Sub Seal
As the clock ticked down, an Intensity score of 10.9 reflected the tireless work rate of the home side. The decisive blow eventually came from the substitutes' bench, highlighting the depth at the manager's disposal. O. Oskarsson, introduced in the 82nd minute, provided the final flourish. In the 89th minute, he latched onto a pass from J. Gorrotxategi to slot home the third, effectively ending any hopes of an Elche comeback. The 3-1 scoreline flattered the hosts in terms of possession, but accurately reflected their superior xG and clinical edge, securing a vital three points that keeps them firmly in the hunt for European places.
Key Questions
How did substitute Mikel Oyarzabal change the game?
Although he started, Oyarzabal's 37th-minute goal established a two-goal cushion, showcasing the clinical edge that ultimately defined the game's result.
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.
Sociedad Seek to Cement Top-Half Standing
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 40/100. A mid-table clash at Reale Arena where Real Sociedad’s offensive depth meets Elche’s stubborn defensive structure.
The Setup
Real Sociedad enter this match sitting 8th in La Liga after 21 games, riding a positive Form curve of three wins and two draws in their last five outings. While the Stakes are relatively low given both teams' safe distance from the relegation scrap, the tactical Balance heavily favors the hosts. Elche, currently 12th, have proven difficult to break down this season with nine draws, but they face a daunting task against a side finally finding their rhythm. The home side's ability to maintain possession and transition quickly will test Elche's patience in a match that could define their aspirations for the remainder of the campaign.
Key Battle
The defining duel features Mikel Oyarzabal against the Elche goalkeeper Matías Dituro. Oyarzabal has been the focal point of the home side's Stars, finding the net three times in recent weeks and providing the leadership necessary to unlock compact defenses. He is supported by the creative spark of Gonçalo Guedes, who has contributed two goals lately. Dituro, however, comes off a performance where his 8.3 rating kept his side competitive. Elche will also look to Álvaro Rodriguez to offer a threat on the counter, but if Oyarzabal can find space between the lines, the pressure on the Elche backline will eventually tell.
Our Prediction
Real Sociedad will dominate possession, utilizing the width provided by their wingers to stretch Elche's compact shape. While the visitors have the discipline to frustrate for long periods, the cumulative pressure from the hosts should result in a 2-1 victory. We expect a professional performance where the individual quality of the Sociedad attack overcomes the resilient goalkeeping of the visitors, likely secured by a decisive late second-half strike.