UEFA Europa League Gameweek 2
Union St. Gilloise 1 - 1 FT Real Sociedad
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Bournemouth
3-0
AC Milan
⚡ Intensity
75
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
3
🎲 Upset
0
Two penalties, one red card, total control
Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
⚡ Intensity
22
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
11
🎲 Upset
60
Diakité struck; Marseille never answered
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
39' David Hubert
↓ Yangel Herrera ↑Benat Turrientes 45'
HT
Benat Turrientes 46'
58' Nohim Chibani
64' ↓ Nohim Chibani ↑Denzel De Roeve
↓ Luka Sučić ↑Takefusa Kubo 68'
71' ↓ Darius Olaru ↑Dylan Aquino
Mamadou Sarr 74'
↓ Gonçalo Guedes ↑Ander Barrenetxea 79'
↓ Job Ochieng ↑Pablo Marin 79'
84' ↓ Mateo Biondic ↑Sekou Abrahame Keita
↓ Mikel Oyarzabal ↑Orri Steinn Óskarsson 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Union St. Gilloise
Goalkeepers
Hervé Koffi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Nikki Havenaar 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Massiré Sylla 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Nohim Chibani
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
58%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Kamiel Van de Perre 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Louis Patris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Besfort Zeneli 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Darius Olaru
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Guilherme Carvalho
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Mateo Biondic
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Relebohile Mofokeng
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Giorgi Kavelashvili
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Vic Chambaere
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Denzel De Roeve
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dylan Aquino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sekou Keita 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.1
Rating
Real Sociedad
Goalkeepers
Unai Marrero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Igor Zubeldia 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Mamadou Sarr 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Jon Martín
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Sergio Gómez 
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
71
Passes
9
Duels
Midfielders
Job Ochieng
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Jon Gorrotxategi
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
67
Passes
6
Duels
Yangel Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Gonçalo Guedes
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Mikel Oyarzabal
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
35
Passes
14
Duels
Luka Sučić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
BENCH
Álex Remiro
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jon Pacheco
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
Héctor Fort
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Soler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Beñat Turrientes 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Arsen Zakharyan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Marín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Orri Óskarsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ander Barrenetxea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Marchal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takefusa Kubo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -5
P: 2 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -5
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
P: 2 GD: -5
P: 2 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Union St. Gilloise
Real Sociedad
Union St. Gilloise
Real Sociedad
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Late Keita Heroics Salvage Draw at Den Dreef
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. A dramatic 88th-minute equalizer rescued a deserved point for the hosts after a relentless attacking siege finally broke a stubborn Spanish resistance.
The Initial Stalemate
The Europa League clash at Den Dreef Stadium immediately settled into a fascinating tactical rhythm. Real Sociedad controlled possession in the early stages, holding the ball for 56% of the match, yet they struggled to penetrate the final third. Instead, Union St. Gilloise adopted a highly aggressive, direct approach that put the Spanish defense under immediate duress. The Intensity was evident from the outset as the hosts launched wave after wave of attacks, turning the pitch into a shooting gallery. By the end of the night, the Belgian side would rack up 16 shots compared to a mere five from their visitors. Despite this overwhelming attacking siege, the first half ended without a breakthrough, leaving the home faithful anxious but thoroughly entertained by the sheer volume of forward momentum.
The Pivot
Managers earn their keep with halftime adjustments, and the visitors struck gold immediately after the break. Beñat Turrientes was introduced at the interval and needed just one minute to completely alter the match's complexion. His 46th-minute strike silenced Den Dreef Stadium and forced Union St. Gilloise to chase the game. The Balance shifted as the hosts had to abandon any lingering caution. They pinned Real Sociedad deep into their own half, generating a massive 2.09 expected goals while the visitors managed just 0.65 xG. The Spanish outfit attempted to use their controlled possession to drain the life out of the match, frustrating the Belgian attackers with deep defensive blocks and tactical fouls.
Resolution
Just as the visitors looked destined to escape with an undeserved away victory, another substitution completely flipped the script. S. Keita entered the fray in the 84th minute, tasked with salvaging something from a match his team had largely dominated. Four minutes later, he delivered. Keita's 88th-minute equalizer was the culmination of relentless pressure, rewarding a side that refused to accept defeat. The 1-1 finish keeps Union St. Gilloise comfortably near the top of the league stage standings in fifth place, maintaining their unbeaten start. Meanwhile, Real Sociedad remains stranded in 24th, ruing a missed opportunity to climb the table but likely relieved to escape the Belgian bombardment with a solitary point.
Key Questions
Did Union St. Gilloise deserve the late equalizer?
Absolutely. They dominated the offensive metrics with 16 shots and 2.09 expected goals, making their 88th-minute breakthrough a fair reflection of their relentless attacking output.
How did substitute S. Keita change the game?
Coming on in the 84th minute, Keita provided the ultimate clinical touch, converting a crucial chance just four minutes later to rescue a point for the hosts.
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.
Contrasting Fortunes Collide Under the Lights
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 97/100. A flying start has Union dreaming of automatic progression, while Real Sociedad arrive desperate to kickstart their European campaign before they slip below the playoff line.
The Setup
Union St. Gilloise welcome the Spanish outfit to Den Dreef in contrasting moods. The Belgian side sit comfortably in fifth place, riding a perfect start and a strong Form rating. For Real Sociedad, the Stakes are already escalating. Dangling perilously in 24th place, they need a result to stay above the crucial playoff cutoff. Despite the gap in the standings, the Balance of this tie suggests a tighter affair than the table implies, with the visitors bringing serious Stars like T. Kubo and Mikel Oyarzabal to try and turn the tide.
Key Battle
The creative engines will dictate this clash. R. Mofokeng has been a revelation for the hosts, instantly becoming their primary attacking threat. He will look to outshine Real Sociedad's assist king, J. Ochieng, who has already carved open defenses multiple times this term. Whichever playmaker finds the most space between the lines will likely hand their side the points.
Our Prediction
We expect a high-tempo home victory. Union's relentless attacking momentum will overwhelm the visitors early on. While Real Sociedad have the individual talent to grab a goal, the hosts' defensive solidity will see them secure a vital 2-1 win.