Match report

Real Sociedad Holds Off Atletico Madrid in Thrilling Draw (1-1) - La Liga

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
1–1
FT
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid
Jan 4, 2026

Real Sociedad held off a determined Atletico Madrid side to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw in La Liga action. Goals by G. Guedes for Real Sociedad and A. Sorloth for Atletico Madrid marked the scoreline, with both teams showing resilience in defense despite several yellow cards and numerous substitutions.

Key Facts

  • • Real Sociedad 1–1 Atletico Madrid (La Liga match)
  • • Goal by G. Guedes for Real Sociedad at 55'
  • • Goal by A. Sorloth for Atletico Madrid at 46'
  • • Yellow cards to G. Guedes, D. Caleta-Car of Real Sociedad and M. Ruggeri, G. Raspadori of Atletico Madrid
  • • Several substitutions made during the match, including key changes by both teams

Lineups

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)
  • 14 T. Kubo (M)
  • 8 B. Turrientes (M)
  • 18 C. Soler (M)
  • 11 G. Guedes (M)
  • 23 B. Mendez (F)
  • 10 M. Oyarzabal (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 U. Marrero
  • 3 A. Munoz
  • 6 A. Elustondo
  • 7 A. Barrenetxea
  • 9 O. Oskarsson
  • 15 U. Sadiq
  • 20 A. Odriozola
  • 21 A. Zakharyan
  • 24 L. Sucic
  • 28 P. Marin
  • 45 K. Kita
  • 46 I. Aguirre

Atletico Madrid

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Oblak (G)
  • 14 M. Llorente (D)
  • 18 M. Pubill (D)
  • 17 D. Hancko (D)
  • 3 M. Ruggeri (D)
  • 20 G. Simeone (M)
  • 8 P. Barrios (M)
  • 6 Koke (M)
  • 10 A. Baena (M)
  • 9 A. Sorloth (F)
  • 19 J. Alvarez (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Musso
  • 2 J. M. Gimenez
  • 16 N. Molina
  • 24 R. Le Normand
  • 34 J. Diaz
  • 4 C. Gallagher
  • 5 J. Cardoso
  • 26 J. Monserrate
  • 37 I. Luque
  • 7 A. Griezmann
  • 11 T. Almada
  • 22 G. Raspadori

Timeline

  1. Real Sociedad
    13' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    G. Guedes

    Foul

  2. Atletico Madrid
    44' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ruggeri

    Off the ball foul

  3. Real Sociedad
    45'+2 Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    D. Caleta-Car

    Argument

  4. Atletico Madrid
    46' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Ruggeri · On: Robin Le Normand
  5. Atletico Madrid
    46' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pablo Barrios · On: C. Gallagher
  6. Atletico Madrid
    50' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Sorloth · Assist: G. Simeone
  7. Real Sociedad
    55' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Guedes · Assist: T. Kubo
  8. Atletico Madrid
    60' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Baena · On: J. Cardoso
  9. Atletico Madrid
    60' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Álvarez · On: A. Griezmann
  10. Real Sociedad
    72' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Guedes · On: A. Barrenetxea
  11. Real Sociedad
    72' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Beñat Turrientes · On: P. Marin
  12. Atletico Madrid
    72' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Koke · On: G. Raspadori
  13. Real Sociedad
    75' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    M. Oyarzabal

    Foul

  14. Atletico Madrid
    78' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    G. Raspadori

    Foul

  15. Real Sociedad
    88' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Mendez · On: O. Oskarsson
  16. Real Sociedad
    89' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Kubo · On: Arsen Zakharyan

Match Stats

Stat Real Sociedad Atletico Madrid
Fouls 11 13
Pass Accuracy 83% 85%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 10
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 414 506
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 8 2
xG 1.73 1.25
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 343 430
Shots Inside Box 8 7
Saves 1 7
Shots Outside Box 10 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Atletico Madrid took an early lead through A. Sorloth's goal at 46', but Real Sociedad responded strongly with Guedes' equalizer just a few minutes later, leveling the match at 55'.
  • ▸ Substitutions by both teams played a significant role in maintaining momentum and balancing defensive and offensive strategies throughout the game.