Match report

Espanyol Defeats Real Sociedad 2-0 in La Liga

Espanyol
Espanyol
2–0
FT
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
May 18, 2019

Espanyol secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad in a La Liga encounter, with goals from R. Rosales and Wu Lei in the second half. The win solidified Espanyol's position in the league, while Real Sociedad struggled to find an equalizer throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Espanyol 2-0 Real Sociedad
  • • Goals: R. Rosales (58'), Wu Lei (65')
  • • Assists: Víctor Sánchez (2)
  • • Yellow Cards: Diego Llorente (Real Sociedad), Víctor Sánchez, Wu Lei (Espanyol), A. Elustondo (Real Sociedad), Sergio García (Espanyol)

Lineups

Espanyol

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 Diego López (G)
  • 8 R. Rosales (D)
  • 5 Naldo (D)
  • 22 Mario Hermoso (D)
  • 28 Adrià Pedrosa (D)
  • 23 Granero (M)
  • 10 Sergi Darder (M)
  • 21 Marc Roca (M)
  • 14 Óscar Melendo (F)
  • 24 Wu Lei
  • 7 Borja Iglesias (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 Víctor Sánchez
  • 9 Sergio García
  • 20 Javi Puado
  • 12 Dídac Vilá
  • 6 Ó. Duarte
  • 1 Roberto Jiménez
  • 11 F. Ferreyra

Real Sociedad

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Rulli (G)
  • 6 H. Moreno (D)
  • 3 Diego Llorente (D)
  • 15 Aritz Elustondo (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
  • 20 Kévin Rodrigues
  • 24 Sandro Ramírez
  • 13 Moyà
  • 22 Raúl Navas

Timeline

  1. Real Sociedad
    37' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    Diego Llorente
  2. Espanyol
    54' Espanyol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Sergi Darder · On: Víctor Sánchez
  3. Espanyol
    58' Espanyol Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Rosales · Assist: Víctor Sánchez
  4. Espanyol
    62' Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    Víctor Sánchez
  5. Real Sociedad
    65' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rubén Pardo · On: A. Januzaj
  6. Real Sociedad
    65' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Diego Llorente · On: Illarramendi
  7. Espanyol
    65' Espanyol Goal · Normal Goal
    Wu Lei · Assist: Víctor Sánchez
  8. Espanyol
    66' Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    Lei Wu
  9. Real Sociedad
    74' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Barrenetxea · On: Juanmi
  10. Espanyol
    81' Espanyol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Wu Lei · On: Sergio García
  11. Real Sociedad
    82' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    A. Elustondo
  12. Espanyol
    89' Espanyol subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Melendo · On: J. Puado
  13. Espanyol
    90' Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    Sergio García

Match Stats

Stat Espanyol Real Sociedad
Fouls 13 13
Pass Accuracy 73% 82%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 11
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 273 447
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 4 2
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 37% 63%
Accurate Passes 198 367
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 3 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ R. Rosales's goal in the 58th minute gave Espanyol the lead, shifting the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ Wu Lei doubled the lead just 7 minutes later, securing Espanyol's victory and effectively ending Real Sociedad's hopes of a comeback.