Match report

Real Sociedad Hold Off Real Betis in Thrilling 2–2 Draw (La Liga)

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
2–2
FT
Real Betis
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

  1. Real Betis
    39' Real Betis Goal · Normal Goal
    Antony · Assist: S. Altimira
  2. Real Betis
    47' Real Betis Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ezzalzouli
  3. Real Sociedad
    54' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Kubo · On: P. Marin
  4. Real Sociedad
    54' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Soler · On: L. Sucic
  5. Real Betis
    59' Real Betis subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Antony · On: R. Riquelme
  6. Real Sociedad
    62' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    A. Barrenetxea

    Unsportsmanlike conduct

  7. Real Sociedad
    63' Real Sociedad Var · Goal Disallowed - offside
    J. Gorrotxategi
  8. Real Betis
    64' Real Betis Card · Yellow Card
    Aitor Ruibal

    Foul

  9. Real Betis
    69' Real Betis subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Altimira · On: S. Amrabat
  10. Real Betis
    69' Real Betis subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Pablo Fornals · On: Isco
  11. Real Betis
    69' Real Betis subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Rodriguez · On: Héctor Bellerín
  12. Real Sociedad
    77' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Elustondo · On: G. Carrera
  13. Real Betis
    78' Real Betis subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Cucho Hernandez · On: N. Deossa
  14. Real Sociedad
    79' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Oskarsson · Assist: Sergio Gómez
  15. Real Sociedad
    84' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    O. Oskarsson
  16. Real Betis
    90'+6 Real Betis Card · Yellow Card
    Aitor Ruibal
  17. Real Betis
    90'+6 Real Betis Card · Red Card
    Aitor Ruibal
  18. Real Sociedad
    90' Real Sociedad Goal · Penalty
    M. 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