Match report

Real Madrid Defeats Real Sociedad 4-1 in La Liga Thriller

Real Madrid
Real Madrid
4–1
FT
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
Feb 14, 2026

Real Madrid demonstrated formidable strength in a thrilling La Liga clash against Real Sociedad on Tuesday night. The match saw Real Madrid surge ahead early and maintain control despite Real Sociedad’s brief resurgence, ultimately securing a decisive 4-1 victory. Key goals from G. Garcia, Vinicius Junior (penalty), F. Valverde, and another penalty by Vinicius set the tone for the game as they kept their La Liga title hopes alive.

Key Facts

  • • Real Madrid scored 4 goals against Real Sociedad.
  • • G. Garcia opened the scoring in the 5th minute with an assist from T. Alexander-Arnold.
  • • Vinicius Junior converted two penalties, one each at 25 and 48 minutes.
  • • F. Valverde added another goal for Real Madrid at the 31st minute.
  • • Real Sociedad's M. Oyarzabal managed a penalty goal in the 21st minute.

Lineups

Real Madrid

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Courtois (G)
  • 12 T. Alexander-Arnold (D)
  • 22 A. Rudiger (D)
  • 24 D. Huijsen (D)
  • 18 A. Carreras (D)
  • 8 F. Valverde (M)
  • 15 A. Guler (M)
  • 14 A. Tchouameni (M)
  • 6 E. Camavinga (M)
  • 16 G. Garcia (F)
  • 7 Vinicius Junior (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 A. Lunin
  • 2 D. Carvajal
  • 4 D. Alaba
  • 10 K. Mbappe
  • 17 R. Asencio
  • 19 D. Ceballos
  • 20 F. Garcia
  • 21 B. Diaz
  • 23 F. Mendy
  • 30 F. Mastantuono
  • 28 J. Cestero Sancho
  • 38 C. Palacios

Real Sociedad

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Remiro (G)
  • 2 J. Aramburu (D)
  • 31 J. Martin (D)
  • 5 I. Zubeldia (D)
  • 3 A. Munoz (D)
  • 12 Y. Herrera (M)
  • 4 J. Gorrotxategi (M)
  • 15 P. Marin (M)
  • 18 C. Soler (M)
  • 22 Wesley (M)
  • 10 M. Oyarzabal (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 U. Marrero
  • 6 A. Elustondo
  • 8 B. Turrientes
  • 9 O. Oskarsson
  • 11 G. Guedes
  • 16 D. Caleta-Car
  • 17 S. Gomez
  • 19 J. Karrikaburu
  • 20 A. Odriozola
  • 26 D. Diaz
  • 46 I. Aguirre
  • 47 J. Ochieng

Timeline

  1. Real Madrid
    5' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Garcia · Assist: T. Alexander-Arnold
  2. Real Madrid
    20' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Dean Huijsen

    Foul

  3. Real Sociedad
    21' Real Sociedad Goal · Penalty
    M. Oyarzabal
  4. Real Madrid
    25' Real Madrid Goal · Penalty
    Vinicius Junior
  5. Real Madrid
    31' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Valverde · Assist: Álvaro Carreras
  6. Real Sociedad
    46' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Wesley · On: G. Guedes
  7. Real Madrid
    48' Real Madrid Goal · Penalty
    Vinicius Junior
  8. Real Madrid
    60' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Alexander-Arnold · On: D. Carvajal
  9. Real Sociedad
    60' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Herrera · On: Beñat Turrientes
  10. Real Sociedad
    60' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Oyarzabal · On: O. Oskarsson
  11. Real Madrid
    73' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Camavinga · On: D. Ceballos
  12. Real Sociedad
    73' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Marin · On: D. Diaz
  13. Real Madrid
    79' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Aurélien Tchouaméni · On: J. Cestero Sancho
  14. Real Sociedad
    90'+2 Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    Beñat Turrientes

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Real Madrid Real Sociedad
Fouls 10 9
Pass Accuracy 91% 91%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 13
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 585 534
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 5 3
xG 3.12 1.73
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 533 488
Shots Inside Box 9 10
Saves 2 0
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Garcia’s early goal set the tone and Real Madrid never looked back, dominating play.
  • ▸ Vinicius Junior's second penalty at the 48th minute solidified their lead and squashed any hope of a Sociedad comeback.