Match report
Atletico Madrid Defeats Real Sociedad 2-1 in La Liga Showdown
Atletico Madrid
2–1
FT
Real Sociedad
May 28, 2023
Atletico Madrid triumphed over Real Sociedad in an intense La Liga encounter on May 28th. Antoine Griezmann and Nahuel Molina scored for Atletico, while Alex Sorloth pulled one back for the visitors. Despite a flurry of yellow cards and substitutions, Atletico held off Real Sociedad to secure all three points.
Key Facts
- • Atletico Madrid 2-1 Real Sociedad (La Liga Match)
- • Goals: A. Griezmann (37'), N. Molina (73') for Atletico Madrid; Alex Sorloth (88') for Real Sociedad
- • Yellow Cards: M. Merino, A. Elustondo (Real Sociedad); R. De Paul, M. Hermoso (Atletico Madrid)
- • Substitutions: B. Mendez, A. Barrenetxea, Andoni Gorosabel (for Real Sociedad), Ángel Correa for Atletico Madrid
Lineups
Atletico Madrid
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 I. Grbić (G)
- 16 N. Molina (D)
- 20 A. Witsel (D)
- 2 J. Giménez (D)
- 22 Hermoso (D)
- 3 Reguilón (D)
- 17 Saúl (M)
- 5 R. De Paul (M)
- 6 Koke (M)
- 21 Y. Carrasco (M)
- 8 A. Griezmann (F)
Substitutes
- 10 Á. Correa
- 24 Pablo Barrios
- 19 Álvaro Morata
- 31 Antonio Gomis
- 15 S. Savić
- 4 G. Kondogbia
- 51 Sergio Mestre
- 12 M. Doherty
Real Sociedad
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 Álex Remiro (G)
- 6 Elustondo (D)
- 5 Zubeldia (D)
- 24 R. Le Normand (D)
- 12 Aihen Muñoz (D)
- 3 Martín Zubimendi (M)
- 14 T. Kubo (M)
- 4 Illarramendi (M)
- 8 Mikel Merino (M)
- 10 Mikel Oyarzabal (M)
- 19 A. Sørloth (F)
Substitutes
- 23 Brais Méndez
- 7 Barrenetxea
- 18 Gorosabel
- 9 Carlos Fernández
- 11 M. Cho
- 16 Guevara
- 17 Robert Navarro
- 15 Diego Rico
- 22 Beñat Turrientes
- 20 Jon Pacheco
- 13 Andoni Zubiaurre
- 2 Álex Sola
Timeline
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27' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow CardM. MerinoFoul
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37' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal GoalA. Griezmann · Assist: R. De Paul -
54' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow CardA. ElustondoFoul
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59' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow CardR. De PaulTime wasting
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59' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Merino · On: B. Mendez -
59' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Oyarzabal · On: A. Barrenetxea -
59' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Elustondo · On: Andoni Gorosabel -
63' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow CardM. HermosoArgument
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70' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1Off: Sergio Reguilón · On: Á. Correa -
70' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Kubo · On: C. Fernandez -
71' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 5Off: Illarramendi · On: M. Cho -
73' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal GoalN. Molina · Assist: A. Griezmann -
81' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2Off: R. De Paul · On: Pablo Barrios -
88' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal GoalA. Sorloth · Assist: B. Mendez
Match Stats
| Stat | Atletico Madrid | Real Sociedad |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 85% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 10 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 514 | 512 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 5 |
| xG | 0.69 | 1.21 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 4 |
| Possession | 50% | 50% |
| Accurate Passes | 428 | 437 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 9 |
| Saves | 4 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Antoine Griezmann's early goal at 37' gave Atletico Madrid the lead and set the tone of dominance over Real Sociedad.
- ▸ Nahuel Molina's second goal for Atletico Madrid in the 73rd minute solidified their lead, despite Alex Sorloth’s late consolation goal for Real Sociedad.