Match report

Real Sociedad Stuns Real Madrid with 3-1 Win in La Liga

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
3–1
FT
Real Madrid
Real Madrid
May 12, 2019

Real Sociedad stunned Real Madrid with a 3-1 victory in a captivating La Liga clash. The home side took an early lead through Merino and never looked back, despite Real Madrid's initial goal from B. Diaz. Real Madrid's hopes were further dented when Jesús Vallejo received a red card, leaving them a man short. Zaldúa and Barrenetxea added late goals to seal the impressive win for Real Sociedad.

Key Facts

  • • Real Sociedad 3–1 Real Madrid (La Liga)
  • • Goals: Merino (26'), Zaldúa (57'), Barrenetxea (67') for Real Sociedad; B. Diaz (6') for Real Madrid
  • • Jesús Vallejo (Real Madrid) received a red card at 39'
  • • Key assist: K. Benzema to B. Diaz for the opening goal
  • • Substitutions included Isco for Modrić and Januzaj coming on for Zaldúa in the second half

Lineups

Real Sociedad

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Rulli (G)
  • 6 H. Moreno (D)
  • 2 Joseba Zaldúa (D)
  • 3 Diego Llorente (D)
  • 29 Ahien Muñoz (D)
  • 14 Rubén Pardo (M)
  • 8 Mikel Merino (M)
  • 5 Igor Zubeldía (M)
  • 12 Willian José (F)
  • 10 Mikel Oyarzabal (M)
  • 34 Ander Barrenetxea (M)

Substitutes

  • 11 A. Januzaj
  • 4 Illarramendi
  • 7 Juanmi
  • 22 Raúl Navas
  • 13 Moyà
  • 20 Kévin Rodrigues
  • 21 Jon Bautista

Real Madrid

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 25 T. Courtois (G)
  • 12 Marcelo (D)
  • 6 Nacho (D)
  • 2 Daniel Carvajal (D)
  • 3 Jesús Vallejo (D)
  • 8 T. Kroos (M)
  • 14 Casemiro (M)
  • 22 Isco (M)
  • 20 Marco Asensio (F)
  • 21 Brahim Díaz (F)
  • 9 K. Benzema (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 L. Modrić
  • 17 Lucas Vázquez
  • 28 Vinícius Júnior
  • 18 Marcos Llorente
  • 30 L. Zidane
  • 15 F. Valverde
  • 7 M. Díaz

Timeline

  1. Real Madrid
    6' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Diaz · Assist: K. Benzema
  2. Real Sociedad
    26' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Merino · Assist: Willian Jose
  3. Real Madrid
    39' Real Madrid Card · Red Card
    Jesús Vallejo
  4. Real Madrid
    42' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    D. Carvajal
  5. Real Madrid
    56' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Isco · On: L. Modrić
  6. Real Sociedad
    57' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    Zaldúa · Assist: Rubén Pardo
  7. Real Sociedad
    59' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    Igor Zubeldia
  8. Real Madrid
    65' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Diaz · On: Lucas
  9. Real Sociedad
    67' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Barrenetxea
  10. Real Sociedad
    68' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Zaldúa · On: A. Januzaj
  11. Real Madrid
    75' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Casemiro
  12. Real Madrid
    76' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Asensio · On: Vinicius Junior
  13. Real Sociedad
    77' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rubén Pardo · On: Illarramendi
  14. Real Sociedad
    87' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Barrenetxea · On: Juanmi

Match Stats

Stat Real Sociedad Real Madrid
Fouls 12 16
Pass Accuracy 87% 84%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — 1
Total Shots 19 6
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 535 455
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 7 2
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 463 381
Shots Inside Box 11 5
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 8 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early red card for Jesús Vallejo marked a turning point, as Real Madrid struggled to cope with a man disadvantage
  • ▸ Real Sociedad capitalized on their numerical advantage, scoring three goals including two in the second half, which secured their victory