Match report

Real Sociedad Outclass Villarreal 2-1 in La Liga

Villarreal
Villarreal
1–2
FT
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
Jul 13, 2020

Real Sociedad outclassed Villarreal with a 2-1 win in a highly competitive La Liga clash. Willian Jose and Diego Llorente both found the back of the net for Real Sociedad, while Santi Cazorla scored a consolation goal for Villarreal. The victory solidifies Real Sociedad's position in the league, furthering their ambitions in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Real Sociedad defeated Villarreal 2-1
  • • Willian Jose scored in the 61st minute
  • • Diego Llorente added the second goal in the 75th minute
  • • Santi Cazorla scored for Villarreal in the 85th minute
  • • M. Merino and J. Ontiveros received yellow cards early in the game
  • • Mario Gaspar came on as a late substitute for Villarreal

Lineups

Villarreal

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Sergio Asenjo (G)
  • 20 Rubén Peña (D)
  • 3 Raúl Albiol (D)
  • 4 Pau Torres (D)
  • 18 Alberto Moreno (D)
  • 14 Manu Trigueros (M)
  • 19 André Zambo Anguissa (M)
  • 23 Moi Gómez (M)
  • 8 Santi Cazorla (M)
  • 24 Javier Ontiveros (M)
  • 34 Fernando Niño (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Andrés Fernández
  • 22 Soufiane Chakla
  • 16 Xavier Quintilla
  • 36 Miguel Angel Leal
  • 2 Mario Gaspar
  • 30 Iván Martín
  • 11 Samuel Chukwueze
  • 15 Manuel Morlanes
  • 32 Alejandro Baena
  • 21 Bruno Soriano
  • 28 Sergio Lozano
  • 17 Paco Alcácer

Real Sociedad

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Miguel Ángel Moyà (G)
  • 18 Andoni Gorosabel (D)
  • 3 Diego Llorente (D)
  • 24 Robin Le Normand (D)
  • 20 Nacho Monreal (D)
  • 36 Martín Zubimendi (M)
  • 8 Mikel Merino (M)
  • 10 Mikel Oyarzabal (M)
  • 21 Martin Ødegaard (M)
  • 22 Ander Barrenetxea (M)
  • 19 Alexander Isak (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Álex Remiro
  • 12 Aihen Muñoz
  • 2 Joseba Zaldúa
  • 26 Jon Pacheco Dozagarat
  • 33 Aritz Arambarri
  • 17 David Zurutuza
  • 31 Näis Djouahra
  • 5 Igor Zubeldia
  • 28 Roberto López
  • 9 Willian José
  • 35 Julen Lobete
  • 7 Portu

Timeline

  1. Real Sociedad
    2' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    M. Merino

    Tripping

  2. Villarreal
    35' Villarreal Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ontiveros

    Tripping

  3. Villarreal
    36' Villarreal Card · Yellow Card
    M. Trigueros

    Tripping

  4. Real Sociedad
    46' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Willian Jose · On: A. Isak
  5. Real Sociedad
    53' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Portu · On: A. Barrenetxea
  6. Real Sociedad
    61' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    Willian Jose · Assist: M. Ødegaard
  7. Villarreal
    62' Villarreal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Bruno Soriano · On: M. Gomez
  8. Real Sociedad
    65' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Igor Zubeldia · On: M. Ødegaard
  9. Real Sociedad
    70' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    Robin Le Normand

    Tripping

  10. Real Sociedad
    75' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    Diego Llorente · Assist: M. Oyarzabal
  11. Villarreal
    76' Villarreal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Baena · On: M. Trigueros
  12. Villarreal
    85' Villarreal Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Cazorla · Assist: S. Chukwueze
  13. Real Sociedad
    86' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Aihen Muñoz · On: Nacho Monreal
  14. Villarreal
    89' Villarreal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Mario Gaspar · On: J. Ontiveros

Match Stats

Stat Villarreal Real Sociedad
Fouls 12 11
Pass Accuracy 84% 82%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 11
Corners 2 10
Total Passes 481 425
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 3 6
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes 406 347
Shots Inside Box 5 8
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Willian Jose's goal in the 61st minute gave Real Sociedad the lead, shifting the momentum in their favor
  • ▸ Diego Llorente's goal in the 75th minute effectively sealed the victory for Real Sociedad, despite Villarreal's late push