Match report

Atletico Madrid Defeats Real Sociedad 2-0 in La Liga

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
0–2
FT
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid
May 25, 2024

Atletico Madrid handed Real Sociedad a decisive defeat on Saturday night by scoring two goals without reply. The victory was sealed early with Samuel Lino’s goal in the 9th minute, followed by a late strike from Reinildo to ensure a strong finish for Atletico Madrid in their La Liga campaign.

Key Facts

  • Real Sociedad vs. Atletico Madrid ended with a final score of 0-2.
  • Samuel Lino scored the first goal at minute 9, assisted by M. Llorente.
  • Reinildo netted the second and decisive goal in stoppage time (minute 94), set up by A. Morata.
  • Atletico Madrid received five yellow cards during the match: A. Vermeeren (41'), Koke (45'), Saúl Ñíguez (80' and 90'+1), and Reinildo (87').
  • Saúl Ñíguez was shown a red card in the 90th minute of extra time.

Lineups

Real Sociedad

Formation: 4-3-3

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)
  • 12 Arsen Zakharyan (M)
  • 14 Takefusa Kubo (F)
  • 11 Sheraldo Becker (F)
  • 7 Ander Barrenetxea (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 Jon Ander Olasagasti
  • 10 Mikel Oyarzabal
  • 39 Jon Aramburu
  • 21 André Silva
  • 15 Urko González
  • 13 Unai Marrero
  • 30 Gaizka Ayesa
  • 2 Álvaro Odriozola
  • 36 Jon Martin Vicente
  • 24 Robin Le Normand
  • 8 Mikel Merino

Atletico Madrid

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Jan Oblak (G)
  • 20 Axel Witsel (D)
  • 2 José María Giménez (D)
  • 3 César Azpilicueta (D)
  • 14 Marcos Llorente (M)
  • 5 Rodrigo de Paul (M)
  • 6 Koke (M)
  • 12 Samuel Lino (M)
  • 18 Arthur Vermeeren (F)
  • 7 Antoine Griezmann (F)
  • 10 Ángel Correa (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 Rodrigo Riquelme
  • 22 Mario Hermoso
  • 8 Saúl Ñíguez
  • 19 Álvaro Morata
  • 23 Reinildo Mandava
  • 1 Horațiu Moldovan
  • 31 Antonio Gomis
  • 28 Marco Moreno
  • 11 Thomas Lemar
  • 9 Memphis Depay

Timeline

  1. Atletico Madrid
    9' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    Samuel Lino · Assist: M. Llorente
  2. Atletico Madrid
    41' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    A. Vermeeren

    Foul

  3. Atletico Madrid
    45' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Koke

    Argument

  4. Real Sociedad
    57' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    B. Mendez

    Foul

  5. Atletico Madrid
    58' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Vermeeren · On: R. Riquelme
  6. Real Sociedad
    68' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Arsen Zakharyan · On: M. Oyarzabal
  7. Real Sociedad
    68' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Barrenetxea · On: J. A. Olasagasti
  8. Atletico Madrid
    70' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Samuel Lino · On: M. Hermoso
  9. Atletico Madrid
    70' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. De Paul · On: Saúl Ñíguez
  10. Atletico Madrid
    70' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Á. Correa · On: A. Morata
  11. Atletico Madrid
    80' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Saúl Ñíguez

    Foul

  12. Real Sociedad
    81' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Tierney · On: J. Aramburu
  13. Real Sociedad
    82' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Becker · On: Andre Silva
  14. Atletico Madrid
    84' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Azpilicueta · On: Reinildo
  15. Atletico Madrid
    87' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Reinildo

    Foul

  16. Atletico Madrid
    90'+1 Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Saúl Ñíguez

    Foul

  17. Atletico Madrid
    90'+1 Atletico Madrid Card · Red Card
    Saúl Ñíguez

    Foul

  18. Atletico Madrid
    90'+4 Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    Reinildo · Assist: A. Morata

Match Stats

Stat Real Sociedad Atletico Madrid
Fouls 19 15
Pass Accuracy 90% 85%
Offsides 0 4
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 14 10
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 541 364
Yellow Cards 3 5
Blocked Shots 7 3
Shots on Target 4 4
xG 0.61 2.17
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 487 310
Shots Inside Box 6 9
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 8 1

Key Match Notes

  • Atletico Madrid’s early goal by Samuel Lino in the 9th minute immediately put Real Sociedad on the back foot, setting the tone for their strong defensive performance.
  • Reinildo's late goal in stoppage time confirmed Atletico Madrid's superiority and ensured a comfortable victory, despite conceding numerous yellow cards, including a red card to Saúl Ñíguez.