Match report

Atletico Madrid Defeats Real Sociedad 2-1 in La Liga

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
1–2
FT
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid
May 22, 2022

Atletico Madrid held off Real Sociedad to secure a vital 2-1 win in their La Liga clash. Goals from R. De Paul and Á. Correa, set up by Antoine Griezmann and Koke respectively, helped Atletico maintain their momentum at the top of the table. However, J. Guridi's late goal kept Real Sociedad within striking distance.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Real Sociedad 1–2 Atletico Madrid
  • • Goals: R. De Paul (50'), Á. Correa (69') for Atletico; J. Guridi (93'+) for Real Sociedad
  • • Yellow Cards: Robin Le Normand, Rafinha, M. Merino, Portu for Real Sociedad; A. Griezmann, Stefan Savić for Atletico Madrid

Lineups

Real Sociedad

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Álex Remiro (G)
  • 15 Diego Rico (D)
  • 6 Elustondo (D)
  • 18 Gorosabel (D)
  • 24 R. Le Normand (D)
  • 4 Illarramendi (M)
  • 17 Rafinha (M)
  • 8 Mikel Merino (M)
  • 3 Martín Zubimendi (M)
  • 23 A. Sørloth (F)
  • 19 A. Isak (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 A. Januzaj
  • 7 Portu
  • 37 N. Djouahra
  • 2 Zaldúa
  • 14 Jon Guridi
  • 13 M. Ryan
  • 26 Jon Pacheco
  • 5 Zubeldía
  • 12 Aihen Muñoz
  • 16 Guevara

Atletico Madrid

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Oblak (G)
  • 15 S. Savić (D)
  • 18 Felipe (D)
  • 23 Reinildo (D)
  • 4 G. Kondogbia (M)
  • 6 Koke (M)
  • 21 Y. Carrasco (M)
  • 5 R. De Paul (M)
  • 14 Marcos Llorente (M)
  • 8 A. Griezmann (F)
  • 19 Matheus Cunha (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 Á. Correa
  • 11 T. Lemar
  • 9 L. Suárez
  • 22 Hermoso
  • 17 D. Wass
  • 2 J. Giménez
  • 12 Renan Lodi
  • 1 B. Lecomte
  • 16 H. Herrera

Timeline

  1. Real Sociedad
    13' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    Robin Le Normand

    Foul

  2. Real Sociedad
    36' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    Rafinha

    Foul

  3. Atletico Madrid
    45'+2 Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    A. Griezmann

    Foul

  4. Atletico Madrid
    50' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    R. De Paul · Assist: A. Griezmann
  5. Real Sociedad
    53' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    M. Merino

    Foul

  6. Atletico Madrid
    63' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Cunha · On: Á. Correa
  7. Real Sociedad
    63' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rafinha · On: Portu
  8. Atletico Madrid
    69' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    Á. Correa · Assist: Koke
  9. Real Sociedad
    71' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Sorloth · On: N. Djouahra
  10. Real Sociedad
    71' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Andoni Gorosabel · On: Zaldúa
  11. Real Sociedad
    76' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    Portu

    Argument

  12. Real Sociedad
    81' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Illarramendi · On: J. Guridi
  13. Atletico Madrid
    86' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. De Paul · On: T. Lemar
  14. Atletico Madrid
    86' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Griezmann · On: Luis Suárez
  15. Atletico Madrid
    90'+2 Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Stefan Savić

    Argument

  16. Real Sociedad
    90'+3 Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Guridi

Match Stats

Stat Real Sociedad Atletico Madrid
Fouls 16 11
Pass Accuracy 83% 74%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 6
Corners 3 2
Total Passes 587 348
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 3 5
Shots off Target 6 0
Possession 62% 38%
Accurate Passes 487 256
Shots Inside Box 7 3
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Atletico Madrid's early goal from R. De Paul after a precise assist by Antoine Griezmann set the tone of the match and gave them a strong lead.
  • ▸ Ángel Correa’s second goal for Atletico, assisted by Koke, came at a crucial moment which solidified their victory despite Real Sociedad's late push.