Match report

Real Sociedad Secures Victory Over Elche 3-1 In La Liga

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
3–1
FT
Elche
Elche
Feb 7, 2026

Real Sociedad secured a decisive 3–1 win against Elche at home on Tuesday night, extending their lead in the La Liga table. Goals from Luka Sucic, Mikel Oyarzabal, and Olafur Oskarsson were enough to overcome Andre Silva's goal for Elche. The victory was punctuated by strong defensive efforts and a couple of key substitutions that kept the momentum with Real Sociedad.

Key Facts

  • • Real Sociedad defeated Elche 3-1 in La Liga.
  • • Luka Sucic scored the opening goal at minute 24, assisted by Goncalo Guedes.
  • • Mikel Oyarzabal extended the lead with a goal at minute 37.
  • • Andre Silva responded for Elche with a goal at minute 42.
  • • Olafur Oskarsson sealed the win for Real Sociedad with his late strike at minute 89.

Lineups

Real Sociedad

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Remiro (G)
  • 20 A. Odriozola (D)
  • 5 I. Zubeldia (D)
  • 16 D. Caleta-Car (D)
  • 17 S. Gomez (D)
  • 11 G. Guedes (M)
  • 4 J. Gorrotxategi (M)
  • 18 C. Soler (M)
  • 15 P. Marin (M)
  • 24 L. Sucic (F)
  • 10 M. Oyarzabal (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 A. Fraga
  • 2 J. Aramburu
  • 3 A. Munoz
  • 6 A. Elustondo
  • 8 B. Turrientes
  • 9 O. Oskarsson
  • 12 Y. Herrera
  • 19 J. Karrikaburu
  • 22 Wesley
  • 26 D. Diaz
  • 31 J. Martin
  • 47 J. Ochieng

Elche

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 I. Pena (G)
  • 22 D. Affengruber (D)
  • 23 V. Chust (D)
  • 18 J. Donald (D)
  • 14 A. Febas (M)
  • 21 L. Petrot (M)
  • 19 G. Diangana (M)
  • 16 M. Neto (M)
  • 11 G. Valera (M)
  • 20 A. Rodriguez (F)
  • 9 Andre Silva (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Dituro
  • 45 A. Iturbe
  • 5 F. Redondo Solari
  • 6 P. Bigas
  • 7 Y. Santiago
  • 8 M. Aguado
  • 12 G. Villar
  • 15 Tete Morente
  • 24 L. Cepeda
  • 31 D. Delgado
  • 32 A. Boayar
  • 3 A. Pedrosa

Timeline

  1. Elche
    7' Elche Card · Yellow Card
    David Affengruber

    Foul

  2. Real Sociedad
    24' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Sucic · Assist: G. Guedes
  3. Real Sociedad
    29' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Sucic · On: Beñat Turrientes
  4. Real Sociedad
    37' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Oyarzabal
  5. Elche
    42' Elche Goal · Normal Goal
    Andre Silva
  6. Elche
    45'+4 Elche Card · Yellow Card
    Aleix Febas

    Argument

  7. Real Sociedad
    53' Real Sociedad Var · Goal cancelled
    P. Marin
  8. Elche
    55' Elche subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Neto · On: M. Aguado
  9. Elche
    55' Elche subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Donald · On: A. Pedrosa
  10. Elche
    65' Elche Card · Yellow Card
    G. Diangana

    Foul

  11. Real Sociedad
    65' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Odriozola · On: J. Aramburu
  12. Real Sociedad
    65' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Guedes · On: J. Ochieng
  13. Elche
    72' Elche subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Chust · On: P. Bigas
  14. Elche
    73' Elche subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Petrot · On: L. Cepeda
  15. Elche
    79' Elche subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Diangana · On: G. Villar
  16. Real Sociedad
    82' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Oyarzabal · On: O. Oskarsson
  17. Real Sociedad
    82' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Soler · On: Y. Herrera
  18. Elche
    87' Elche Card · Yellow Card
    G. Villar

    Foul

  19. Real Sociedad
    89' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Oskarsson · Assist: J. Gorrotxategi

Match Stats

Stat Real Sociedad Elche
Fouls 14 8
Pass Accuracy 76% 85%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 11
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 296 592
Yellow Cards 0 4
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 3 5
xG 2.63 1.27
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 34% 66%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 226 504
Shots Inside Box 8 7
Saves 4 0
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Real Sociedad took an early lead thanks to Luka Sucic's goal, setting a confident tone from the start.
  • ▸ The momentum shifted further in favor of Real Sociedad after Mikel Oyarzabal doubled their advantage just 13 minutes later.
  • ▸ Despite Andre Silva's goal for Elche at minute 42, Olafur Oskarsson’s late strike secured the win for Real Sociedad, ensuring they maintained pressure and control throughout.