Match report
Atletico Madrid Defeats Real Sociedad 3-2 in Thrilling La Liga Encounter
Atletico Madrid
3–2
FT
Real Sociedad
Mar 7, 2026
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
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5' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal GoalA. Sorloth · Assist: José María Giménez -
9' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal GoalC. Soler · Assist: L. Sucic -
20' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow CardD. HanckoFoul
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46' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1Off: Rodrigo Mendoza · On: M. Llorente -
49' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow CardO. OskarssonFoul
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53' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Lookman · On: A. Griezmann -
53' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Simeone · On: J. Álvarez -
54' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Almada · On: N. Gonzalez -
55' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Marin · On: G. Guedes -
56' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Oskarsson · On: M. Oyarzabal -
61' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 5Off: Koke · On: J. Cardoso -
65' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Barrenetxea · On: Arsen Zakharyan -
67' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal GoalN. Gonzalez · Assist: A. Griezmann -
68' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal GoalM. Oyarzabal -
74' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Sucic · On: B. Mendez -
74' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Soler · On: Beñat Turrientes -
81' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal GoalN. 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