Match report

Real Sociedad Defeats Sevilla 2-1 in La Liga Thriller

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
2–1
FT
Sevilla
Sevilla
Jun 4, 2023

In a tightly contested match, Real Sociedad managed to edge past Sevilla with a crucial 2-1 victory in the La Liga encounter. Goals from B. Mendez and M. Cho were enough to secure the win for Real Sociedad despite an 80th-minute goal by E. Lamela that briefly brought Sevilla back into contention.

Key Facts

  • • Real Sociedad: 2 goals (B. Mendez, M. Cho)
  • • Sevilla: 1 goal (E. Lamela)
  • • Yellow card for D. Hormigo of Sevilla at the 41st minute due to a foul.
  • • Multiple substitutions made by both Real Sociedad and Sevilla throughout the match.

Lineups

Real Sociedad

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Álex Remiro (G)
  • 18 Gorosabel (D)
  • 5 Zubeldia (D)
  • 20 Jon Pacheco (D)
  • 15 Diego Rico (D)
  • 3 Martín Zubimendi (M)
  • 14 T. Kubo (M)
  • 23 Brais Méndez (M)
  • 4 Illarramendi (M)
  • 7 Barrenetxea (M)
  • 19 A. Sørloth (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 Mikel Merino
  • 10 Mikel Oyarzabal
  • 16 Guevara
  • 11 M. Cho
  • 9 Carlos Fernández
  • 13 Andoni Zubiaurre
  • 24 R. Le Normand
  • 17 Robert Navarro
  • 22 Beñat Turrientes
  • 2 Álex Sola
  • 12 Aihen Muñoz
  • 32 Unai Marrero

Sevilla

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Dmitrović (G)
  • 2 G. Montiel (D)
  • 22 L. Badé (D)
  • 6 N. Gudelj (D)
  • 44 Diego Hormigo (D)
  • 43 Manu Bueno (M)
  • 18 P. Gueye (M)
  • 17 E. Lamela (M)
  • 21 Óliver Torres (M)
  • 24 P. Gómez (M)
  • 12 Rafa Mir (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 Jesús Navas
  • 3 Alex Telles
  • 14 T. Nianzou
  • 7 Suso
  • 9 J. Corona
  • 10 I. Rakitić
  • 5 L. Ocampos
  • 15 Y. En-Nesyri
  • 13 Y. Bounou
  • 25 Bryan Gil
  • 36 Matías Árbol

Timeline

  1. Sevilla
    9' Sevilla subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Gonzalo Montiel · On: Navas
  2. Real Sociedad
    28' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Mendez · Assist: A. Barrenetxea
  3. Sevilla
    41' Sevilla Card · Yellow Card
    D. Hormigo

    Foul

  4. Sevilla
    46' Sevilla subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Hormigo · On: Alex Telles
  5. Sevilla
    46' Sevilla subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Gudelj · On: T. Nianzou
  6. Sevilla
    60' Sevilla subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Bueno · On: Suso
  7. Real Sociedad
    61' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Martín Zubimendi · On: M. Merino
  8. Real Sociedad
    61' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Illarramendi · On: M. Oyarzabal
  9. Real Sociedad
    62' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Barrenetxea · On: A. Guevara
  10. Sevilla
    68' Sevilla subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Papu Gomez · On: J. Corona
  11. Real Sociedad
    72' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Kubo · On: M. Cho
  12. Real Sociedad
    73' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Cho · Assist: A. Sorloth
  13. Real Sociedad
    75' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Sorloth · On: C. Fernandez
  14. Sevilla
    77' Sevilla Goal · Normal Goal
    É. Lamela · Assist: Suso

Match Stats

Stat Real Sociedad Sevilla
Fouls 10 13
Pass Accuracy 84% 78%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 9
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 498 399
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 6 4
xG 1.80 0.43
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 418 311
Shots Inside Box 11 5
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Real Sociedad's early goal from B. Mendez in the 28th minute set the tone for the match, giving them an initial advantage over Sevilla.
  • ▸ The introduction of M. Cho and his subsequent goal at the 73rd minute reinforced Real Sociedad’s lead, but Sevilla refused to give up as E. Lamela scored a crucial goal just minutes later.