Match report

Real Sociedad Defeats Leganes 3-2 in La Liga Thriller

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
3–2
FT
Leganes
Leganes
May 12, 2018

In a tightly contested La Liga match, Real Sociedad secured a crucial 3-2 victory over Leganes. The Basque side dominated the early stages, with M. Oyarzabal and Sergio Canales scoring within the first 25 minutes. Leganes fought back with goals from D. Rico and Guerrero, but Willian Jose's penalty in the 78th minute sealed the win for Real Sociedad.

Key Facts

  • • Real Sociedad: 3 goals (Oyarzabal, Canales, Willian Jose)
  • • Leganes: 2 goals (Rico, Guerrero)
  • • Substitutions: Real Sociedad (Ruben Pardo, Juanmi, Odriozola), Leganes (N. El Zhar, G. Gumbau, Omar Ramos)
  • • Yellow cards: Real Sociedad (Illarramendi), Leganes (Unai Bustinza, D. Rico)

Lineups

Real Sociedad

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Rulli (G)
  • 6 H. Moreno (D)
  • 22 Raúl Navas (D)
  • 20 Kévin Rodrigues (D)
  • 19 Álvaro Odriozola (D)
  • 16 Canales (M)
  • 4 Illarramendi (M)
  • 14 Rubén Pardo (M)
  • 12 Willian José (F)
  • 7 Juanmi (F)
  • 18 Mikel Oyarzabal (M)

Substitutes

  • 17 Zurutuza
  • 10 Xabi Prieto
  • 2 Carlos Martínez
  • 3 Diego Llorente
  • 21 Jon Bautista
  • 24 De La Bella
  • 25 Moyà

Leganes

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 N. Champagne (G)
  • 19 E. Muñoz (D)
  • 16 M. Dos Santos (D)
  • 3 Bustinza (D)
  • 15 Diego Rico (D)
  • 10 N. El Zhar (M)
  • 23 Omar Ramos (M)
  • 21 Rubén Pérez (M)
  • 17 Eraso (M)
  • 6 Gerard Gumbau (M)
  • 9 Guerrero (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 D. Brašanac
  • 14 Raúl García
  • 12 C. Beauvue
  • 5 M. Mantovani
  • 2 Tito
  • 25 Serantes
  • 36 William De Camargo

Timeline

  1. Real Sociedad
    18' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Oyarzabal
  2. Real Sociedad
    25' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    Sergio Canales · Assist: Willian Jose
  3. Leganes
    26' Leganes Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Rico · Assist: Guerrero
  4. Leganes
    46' Leganes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. El Zhar · On: D. Brasanac
  5. Leganes
    53' Leganes Goal · Normal Goal
    Guerrero
  6. Real Sociedad
    66' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rubén Pardo · On: Zurutuza
  7. Real Sociedad
    67' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    Illarramendi
  8. Leganes
    72' Leganes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Gumbau · On: Raúl García
  9. Leganes
    77' Leganes Card · Yellow Card
    Unai Bustinza
  10. Real Sociedad
    78' Real Sociedad Goal · Penalty
    Willian Jose
  11. Leganes
    82' Leganes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Omar Ramos · On: C. Beauvue
  12. Real Sociedad
    83' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Juanmi · On: Xabi Prieto
  13. Leganes
    85' Leganes Card · Yellow Card
    D. Rico
  14. Real Sociedad
    88' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Odriozola · On: Carlos Martínez

Match Stats

Stat Real Sociedad Leganes
Fouls 8 12
Pass Accuracy 84% 74%
Offsides 3 4
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 9
Corners 5 1
Total Passes 580 371
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 0 1
Shots on Target 6 3
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 60% 40%
Accurate Passes 487 274
Shots Inside Box 9 7
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 2 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Real Sociedad took an early two-goal lead through Oyarzabal and Canales, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Leganes responded quickly, scoring within a minute through Rico, followed by Guerrero's goal, showing their resilience.
  • ▸ Willian Jose's penalty sealed the win for Real Sociedad, halting Leganes' comeback attempt.