Match report
Real Sociedad Hold Off Real Betis in Thrilling 2–2 Draw (La Liga)
Real Sociedad
2–2
FT
Real Betis
May 9, 2026
Real Sociedad put up a valiant fight to secure a 2–2 draw against Real Betis in a closely contested La Liga match. The visitors took an early lead through Antony and A. Ezzalzouli, but O. Oskarsson and M. Oyarzabal's goals ensured the home team's resilience was rewarded with a point.
Key Facts
- • Real Sociedad 2–2 Real Betis
- • Antony (39') and A. Ezzalzouli (47') scored for Real Betis
- • Oskarsson (79') and M. Oyarzabal (90') scored for Real Sociedad
- • Aitor Ruibal received a red card in the 90th minute (extra time)
Lineups
Real Sociedad
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Álex Remiro (G)
- 6 Aritz Elustondo (D)
- 31 Jon Martin (D)
- 16 Duje Ćaleta-Car (D)
- 17 Sergio Gómez (D)
- 14 Takefusa Kubo (M)
- 4 Jon Gorrotxategi (M)
- 18 Carlos Soler (M)
- 7 Ander Barrenetxea (M)
- 10 Mikel Oyarzabal (F)
- 9 Orri Steinn Óskarsson (F)
Substitutes
- 24 Luka Sučić
- 15 Pablo Marín
- 42 Gorka Carrera Zarranz
- 13 Unai Marrero
- 38 Luken Beitia
- 3 Aihen Muñoz
- 8 Beñat Turrientes
- 12 Yangel Herrera
- 47 Job Ochieng
- 21 Arsen Zakharyan
- 23 Brais Méndez
- 22 Wesley
Real Betis
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Álvaro Valles (G)
- 24 Aitor Ruibal (D)
- 3 Diego Llorente (D)
- 16 Valentín Gómez (D)
- 12 Ricardo Rodríguez (D)
- 6 Sergi Altimira (M)
- 21 Marc Roca (M)
- 7 Antony (M)
- 8 Pablo Fornals (M)
- 10 Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (M)
- 19 Cucho Hernández (F)
Substitutes
- 17 Rodrigo Riquelme
- 2 Héctor Bellerín
- 14 Sofyan Amrabat
- 22 Isco
- 18 Nelson Deossa
- 25 Pau López
- 23 Junior Firpo
- 4 Natan
- 15 Álvaro Fidalgo
- 20 Giovani Lo Celso
- 11 Cédric Bakambu
- 9 Chimy Ávila
Timeline
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39' Real Betis Goal · Normal GoalAntony · Assist: S. Altimira -
47' Real Betis Goal · Normal GoalA. Ezzalzouli -
54' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Kubo · On: P. Marin -
54' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Soler · On: L. Sucic -
59' Real Betis subst · Substitution 1Off: Antony · On: R. Riquelme -
62' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow CardA. BarrenetxeaUnsportsmanlike conduct
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63' Real Sociedad Var · Goal Disallowed - offsideJ. Gorrotxategi -
64' Real Betis Card · Yellow CardAitor RuibalFoul
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69' Real Betis subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Altimira · On: S. Amrabat -
69' Real Betis subst · Substitution 3Off: Pablo Fornals · On: Isco -
69' Real Betis subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Rodriguez · On: Héctor Bellerín -
77' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Elustondo · On: G. Carrera -
78' Real Betis subst · Substitution 5Off: Cucho Hernandez · On: N. Deossa -
79' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal GoalO. Oskarsson · Assist: Sergio Gómez -
84' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow CardO. Oskarsson -
90'+6 Real Betis Card · Yellow CardAitor Ruibal -
90'+6 Real Betis Card · Red CardAitor Ruibal -
90' Real Sociedad Goal · PenaltyM. Oyarzabal
Match Stats
| Stat | Real Sociedad | Real Betis |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 91% | 82% |
| Offsides | 6 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 14 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 599 | 318 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 6 |
| xG | 2.37 | 2.08 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 5 |
| Possession | 65% | 35% |
| Goals Prevented | 0.27 | 0.27 |
| Accurate Passes | 546 | 262 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 8 |
| Saves | 4 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Real Betis took a commanding 2–0 lead in the first half through goals by Antony and A. Ezzalzouli
- ▸ Oskarsson's goal in the 79th minute reignited Real Sociedad's hopes and set the stage for a dramatic finish
- ▸ M. Oyarzabal's penalty in the 90th minute sealed the draw as Real Betis was left with ten men following Aitor Ruibal's red card