Match report
Real Sociedad Defeats Real Betis 2-0 in La Liga
Real Betis
0–2
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Real Sociedad
May 19, 2024
Real Sociedad secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Real Betis in La Liga, thanks to early goals from B. Mendez and M. Merino. Despite several substitutions and a missed penalty by A. Ezzalzouli for Real Betis, the visitors maintained their lead throughout the match.
Key Facts
- • Real Sociedad defeated Real Betis 2-0 in La Liga.
- • B. Mendez scored at minute 5.
- • M. Merino doubled the lead with an assist from M. Oyarzabal at minute 42.
- • Real Betis' A. Ezzalzouli missed a penalty at minute 66.
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams.
Lineups
Real Betis
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 Rui Silva (G)
- 23 Youssouf Sabaly (D)
- 19 Sokratis (D)
- 28 Chadi Riad (D)
- 3 Juan Miranda (D)
- 4 Johnny (M)
- 14 William Carvalho (M)
- 18 Pablo Fornals (M)
- 8 Nabil Fekir (M)
- 10 Ayoze Pérez (M)
- 12 Willian José (F)
Substitutes
- 17 Rodri Sánchez
- 27 Sergi Altimira
- 7 Abdessamad Ezzalzouli
- 2 Héctor Bellerín
- 30 Francisco Vieites
- 1 Claudio Bravo
- 20 Abner Vinícius
- 24 Aitor Ruibal
- 34 Ricardo Visus
- 21 Marc Roca
Real Sociedad
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Álex Remiro (G)
- 18 Hamari Traoré (D)
- 6 Aritz Elustondo (D)
- 20 Jon Pacheco (D)
- 17 Kieran Tierney (D)
- 23 Brais Méndez (M)
- 22 Beñat Turrientes (M)
- 8 Mikel Merino (M)
- 25 Javi Galán (M)
- 11 Sheraldo Becker (F)
- 10 Mikel Oyarzabal (F)
Substitutes
- 36 Jon Martin Vicente
- 16 Jon Ander Olasagasti
- 39 Jon Aramburu
- 7 Ander Barrenetxea
- 12 Arsen Zakharyan
- 13 Unai Marrero
- 2 Álvaro Odriozola
- 41 Iñaki Rupérez Urtasun
- 15 Urko González
- 14 Takefusa Kubo
- 21 André Silva
- 19 Umar Sadiq
Timeline
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5' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal GoalB. Mendez -
42' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal GoalM. Merino · Assist: M. Oyarzabal -
46' Real Betis subst · Substitution 1Off: Pablo Fornals · On: S. Altimira -
46' Real Betis subst · Substitution 2Off: William Carvalho · On: Rodri -
52' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow CardBeñat TurrientesFoul
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58' Real Betis Card · Yellow CardY. SabalyFoul
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59' Real Betis subst · Substitution 3Off: Willian Jose · On: A. Ezzalzouli -
60' Real Betis subst · Substitution 4Off: Y. Sabaly · On: Héctor Bellerín -
66' Real Betis Goal · Missed PenaltyA. Ezzalzouli -
67' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1Off: Beñat Turrientes · On: J. A. Olasagasti -
67' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Tierney · On: Jon Martin -
74' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow CardH. TraoreArgument
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76' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Mendez · On: A. Barrenetxea -
76' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 4Off: H. Traore · On: J. Aramburu -
78' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow CardS. BeckerArgument
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81' Real Betis Var · Goal cancelledA. Perez -
81' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Becker · On: Arsen Zakharyan -
83' Real Betis Card · Yellow CardJ. MirandaArgument
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90'+1 Real Sociedad Card · Yellow CardJ. AramburuTime wasting
Match Stats
| Stat | Real Betis | Real Sociedad |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 72% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 5 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 626 | 308 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 2 |
| xG | 1.69 | 0.46 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 2 |
| Possession | 68% | 32% |
| Goals Prevented | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate Passes | 539 | 223 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 9 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by B. Mendez in the fifth minute set the tone for Real Sociedad's dominant performance.
- ▸ M. Merino's second goal at 42 minutes sealed Real Betis' fate, despite their subsequent changes and efforts to equalize.