Match report

Real Sociedad Defeats Villarreal 2-1 in La Liga

Villarreal
Villarreal
1–2
FT
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
May 15, 2022

Real Sociedad stunned Villarreal in a high-stakes La Liga encounter, overcoming an early deficit to secure a crucial victory by the narrowest margin. The match saw Villarreal's F. Coquelin open the scoring with an early goal but Real Sociedad responded through A. Isak and later M. Zubimendi to clinch their place higher in the table.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Villarreal 1–2 Real Sociedad
  • • F. Coquelin (Villarreal) scored at minute 43.
  • • A. Isak (Real Sociedad) equalized at minute 56, followed by M. Zubimendi's decisive goal at minute 73.
  • • Yellow cards were issued to Zaldúa, Juan Foyth, R. Albiol, A. Isak, and Robin Le Normand.

Lineups

Villarreal

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 G. Rulli (G)
  • 3 Albiol (D)
  • 12 P. Estupiñán (D)
  • 4 Pau Torres (D)
  • 8 J. Foyth (D)
  • 6 E. Capoue (M)
  • 5 Dani Parejo (M)
  • 19 F. Coquelin (M)
  • 17 G. Lo Celso (F)
  • 11 S. Chukwueze (M)
  • 16 B. Dia (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 N. Jackson
  • 9 Paco Alcácer
  • 24 Pedraza
  • 2 Mario Gaspar
  • 14 Manu Trigueros
  • 20 Rubén Peña
  • 10 Iborra
  • 31 Iker Álvarez
  • 23 Moi Gómez
  • 1 Asenjo
  • 22 A. Mandi

Real Sociedad

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Álex Remiro (G)
  • 2 Zaldúa (D)
  • 15 Diego Rico (D)
  • 24 R. Le Normand (D)
  • 21 David Silva (M)
  • 4 Illarramendi (M)
  • 8 Mikel Merino (M)
  • 5 Zubeldía (D)
  • 3 Martín Zubimendi (M)
  • 23 A. Sørloth (F)
  • 19 A. Isak (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 Gorosabel
  • 17 Rafinha
  • 11 A. Januzaj
  • 7 Portu
  • 6 Elustondo
  • 12 Aihen Muñoz
  • 14 Jon Guridi
  • 13 M. Ryan
  • 16 Guevara
  • 26 Jon Pacheco
  • 37 N. Djouahra

Timeline

  1. Real Sociedad
    2' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    Zaldúa

    Foul

  2. Villarreal
    43' Villarreal Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Coquelin · Assist: D. Parejo
  3. Real Sociedad
    46' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Zaldúa · On: Andoni Gorosabel
  4. Real Sociedad
    56' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Isak · Assist: Andoni Gorosabel
  5. Villarreal
    64' Villarreal Var · Penalty cancelled
    Étienne Capoue
  6. Villarreal
    65' Villarreal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Dia · On: N. Jackson
  7. Real Sociedad
    65' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Illarramendi · On: Rafinha
  8. Villarreal
    68' Villarreal Card · Yellow Card
    Juan Foyth

    Foul

  9. Real Sociedad
    73' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    Martín Zubimendi
  10. Villarreal
    75' Villarreal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Chukwueze · On: Paco Alcácer
  11. Villarreal
    75' Villarreal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Estupinan · On: A. Pedraza
  12. Villarreal
    77' Villarreal Card · Yellow Card
    R. Albiol

    Foul

  13. Villarreal
    81' Villarreal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Albiol · On: Mario Gaspar
  14. Villarreal
    81' Villarreal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Coquelin · On: M. Trigueros
  15. Real Sociedad
    81' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Sorloth · On: A. Januzaj
  16. Real Sociedad
    82' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    A. Isak

    Time wasting

  17. Real Sociedad
    88' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Isak · On: Portu
  18. Real Sociedad
    90'+11 Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    Robin Le Normand

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Villarreal Real Sociedad
Fouls 12 16
Pass Accuracy 77% 77%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 11
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 383 400
Yellow Cards 4 3
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 4 6
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 293 306
Shots Inside Box 7 8
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Isak's equalizing goal at the 56th minute shifted momentum in Real Sociedad's favor.
  • ▸ M. Zubimendi's decisive strike at the 73rd minute sealed the victory for Real Sociedad, overcoming Villarreal's initial lead.