Match report

Elche Holds Off Real Sociedad to Secure a Draw (1-1) in La Liga

Elche
Elche
1–1
FT
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
Nov 7, 2025

Elche secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad in a closely contested La Liga match at the Estadio Martínez Valero. The game featured two late goals, with A. Rodriguez scoring for Elche and Mikel Oyarzabal equalizing from the penalty spot for Real Sociedad.

Key Facts

  • • A. Rodriguez scored for Elche in the 57th minute.
  • • M. Oyarzabal equalized with a penalty in the 89th minute.
  • • J. Aramburu and David Affengruber received yellow cards during the match.
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams as they sought to gain an advantage.

Lineups

Elche

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Dituro (G)
  • 15 A. Nunez (D)
  • 22 D. Affengruber (D)
  • 23 V. Chust (D)
  • 3 A. Pedrosa (D)
  • 8 M. Aguado (M)
  • 17 Josan (M)
  • 14 A. Febas (M)
  • 30 R. Mendoza (M)
  • 10 R. Mir (M)
  • 20 A. Rodriguez (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 I. Pena
  • 4 B. Diaby
  • 5 F. Redondo Solari
  • 7 Y. Santiago
  • 9 Andre Silva
  • 11 G. Valera
  • 16 M. Neto
  • 18 J. Donald
  • 19 G. Diangana
  • 21 L. Petrot
  • 32 A. Boayar
  • 39 H. Fort

Real Sociedad

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Remiro (G)
  • 2 J. Aramburu (D)
  • 31 J. Martin (D)
  • 5 I. Zubeldia (D)
  • 17 S. Gomez (D)
  • 4 J. Gorrotxategi (M)
  • 14 T. Kubo (M)
  • 23 B. Mendez (M)
  • 18 C. Soler (M)
  • 11 G. Guedes (M)
  • 10 M. Oyarzabal (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 U. Marrero
  • 3 A. Munoz
  • 6 A. Elustondo
  • 8 B. Turrientes
  • 15 U. Sadiq
  • 16 D. Caleta-Car
  • 20 A. Odriozola
  • 21 A. Zakharyan
  • 22 M. Goti Lopez
  • 24 L. Sucic
  • 28 P. Marin
  • 40 A. Marchal

Timeline

  1. Real Sociedad
    56' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    J. Aramburu

    Foul

  2. Elche
    57' Elche Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Rodriguez · Assist: Alvaro Nunez
  3. Real Sociedad
    64' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Guedes · On: U. Sadiq
  4. Real Sociedad
    64' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Kubo · On: Arsen Zakharyan
  5. Elche
    73' Elche Card · Yellow Card
    David Affengruber

    Foul

  6. Elche
    74' Elche subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Rodriguez · On: G. Valera
  7. Elche
    74' Elche subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Josan · On: H. Fort
  8. Real Sociedad
    75' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Soler · On: Aihen Muñoz
  9. Real Sociedad
    75' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Mendez · On: P. Marin
  10. Real Sociedad
    79' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    Arsen Zakharyan

    Foul

  11. Real Sociedad
    81' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Sergio Gómez · On: L. Sucic
  12. Elche
    84' Elche subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Aguado · On: J. Donald
  13. Elche
    84' Elche subst · Substitution 4
    Off: V. Chust · On: L. Petrot
  14. Real Sociedad
    89' Real Sociedad Goal · Penalty
    M. Oyarzabal
  15. Real Sociedad
    90'+3 Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 6
    Off: J. Aramburu · On: A. Elustondo
  16. Real Sociedad
    90'+5 Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    J. Gorrotxategi

    Foul

  17. Elche
    90' Elche subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Rodrigo Mendoza · On: Federico Redondo

Match Stats

Stat Elche Real Sociedad
Fouls 14 15
Pass Accuracy 87% 76%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 13
Corners 1 3
Total Passes 579 335
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 3 5
xG 0.80 1.36
Shots off Target 8 4
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 506 254
Shots Inside Box 6 9
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The 57th minute saw Elche take the lead with a goal from A. Rodriguez, assisted by Alvaro Nunez.
  • ▸ Real Sociedad managed to level the score in the 89th minute when Mikel Oyarzabal converted a penalty kick.