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Atletico Madrid Defeats Real Sociedad 3-2 in Thrilling La Liga Encounter

Atletico Madrid

3–2

Real Sociedad

Mar 7, 2026

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Mar 7, 2026 · FT

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In a thrilling La Liga clash, Atletico Madrid narrowly edged out Real Sociedad with a 3-2 victory. The match saw early goals from A. Sorloth for Atletico Madrid and C. Soler for Real Sociedad, setting the tone for an intense encounter. Key substitutions and goals from N. Gonzalez later secured the win for Atletico Madrid, holding off a spirited Real Sociedad comeback.

Key Facts

• Atletico Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 3-2
• A. Sorloth scored the opening goal for Atletico Madrid in the 5th minute
• C. Soler equalized for Real Sociedad in the 9th minute
• N. Gonzalez scored two crucial goals for Atletico Madrid in the 67th and 81st minutes
• M. Oyarzabal found the back of the net for Real Sociedad in the 68th minute

Lineups

Atletico Madrid

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

13 J. Oblak (G)
16 N. Molina (D)
2 J. M. Gimenez (D)
17 D. Hancko (D)
3 M. Ruggeri (D)
20 G. Simeone (M)
4 R. Mendoza (M)
6 Koke (M)
11 T. Almada (M)
9 A. Sorloth (F)
22 A. Lookman (F)

Substitutes

1 J. Musso
14 M. Llorente
23 N. Gonzalez
21 O. Vargas
7 A. Griezmann
15 C. Lenglet
24 R. Le Normand
10 A. Baena
19 J. Alvarez
5 J. Cardoso
18 M. Pubill
34 J. Diaz

Real Sociedad

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

1 A. Remiro (G)
2 J. Aramburu (D)
31 J. Martin (D)
16 D. Caleta-Car (D)
17 S. Gomez (D)
15 P. Marin (M)
12 Y. Herrera (M)
18 C. Soler (M)
7 A. Barrenetxea (M)
24 L. Sucic (F)
9 O. Oskarsson (F)

Substitutes

13 U. Marrero
41 T. Folgado
11 G. Guedes
23 B. Mendez
6 A. Elustondo
8 B. Turrientes
21 A. Zakharyan
19 J. Karrikaburu
4 J. Gorrotxategi
10 M. Oyarzabal
5 I. Zubeldia
22 Wesley

Timeline

5' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal

A. Sorloth · Assist: José María Giménez
9' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal

C. Soler · Assist: L. Sucic
20' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card

D. Hancko

Foul
46' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1

Off: Rodrigo Mendoza · On: M. Llorente
49' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card

O. Oskarsson

Foul
53' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2

Off: A. Lookman · On: A. Griezmann
53' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 3

Off: G. Simeone · On: J. Álvarez
54' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 4

Off: T. Almada · On: N. Gonzalez
55' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1

Off: P. Marin · On: G. Guedes
56' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2

Off: O. Oskarsson · On: M. Oyarzabal
61' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 5

Off: Koke · On: J. Cardoso
65' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3

Off: A. Barrenetxea · On: Arsen Zakharyan
67' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal

N. Gonzalez · Assist: A. Griezmann
68' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal

M. Oyarzabal
74' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 4

Off: L. Sucic · On: B. Mendez
74' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 5

Off: C. Soler · On: Beñat Turrientes
81' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal

N. Gonzalez · Assist: M. Ruggeri

Match Stats

Stat	Atletico Madrid	Real Sociedad
Fouls	6	10
Pass Accuracy	82%	80%
Offsides	3	1
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	24	7
Corners	8	1
Total Passes	485	463
Yellow Cards	1	1
Blocked Shots	3	2
Shots on Target	9	3
xG	2.31	0.41
Shots off Target	12	2
Possession	52%	48%
Goals Prevented	0	0
Accurate Passes	400	369
Shots Inside Box	20	4
Saves	1	5
Shots Outside Box	4	3

Key Match Notes

▸ Atletico Madrid took the early lead with a goal from A. Sorloth in the 5th minute, but Real Sociedad quickly equalized through C. Soler in the 9th minute
▸ N. Gonzalez's goal in the 67th minute was pivotal, as it gave Atletico Madrid a crucial lead they didn't relinquish, despite Real Sociedad's effort to equalize again
▸ The second goal by N. Gonzalez in the 81st minute sealed the victory for Atletico Madrid, effectively securing their 3-2 win over Real Sociedad