Match report

Rayo Vallecano Upsets Real Sociedad 1-0 in La Liga

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
0–1
FT
Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano
Oct 5, 2025

Rayo Vallecano stunned the home crowd at the Reale Arena as they secured a crucial victory against Real Sociedad with a 1-0 win. The lone goal came from Pacha in the 84th minute, sealing an impressive result for Rayo Vallecano in La Liga.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Real Sociedad 0–1 Rayo Vallecano
  • • Goal by Pacha (84') assisted by Andrei Răbiu
  • • C. Soler of Real Sociedad received a yellow card in the 60th minute for arguing with the referee
  • • I. Palazon from Rayo Vallecano also received a yellow card, this time for a foul at 62'

Lineups

Real Sociedad

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Remiro (G)
  • 2 J. Aramburu (D)
  • 5 I. Zubeldia (D)
  • 16 D. Caleta-Car (D)
  • 17 S. Gomez (D)
  • 4 J. Gorrotxategi (M)
  • 11 G. Guedes (M)
  • 23 B. Mendez (M)
  • 18 C. Soler (M)
  • 7 A. Barrenetxea (M)
  • 10 M. Oyarzabal (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 J. Karrikaburu
  • 14 T. Kubo
  • 22 M. Goti Lopez
  • 21 A. Zakharyan
  • 13 U. Marrero
  • 3 A. Munoz
  • 28 P. Marin
  • 15 U. Sadiq
  • 8 B. Turrientes
  • 38 L. Beitia
  • 24 L. Sucic
  • 20 A. Odriozola

Rayo Vallecano

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 A. Batalla (G)
  • 2 A. Ratiu (D)
  • 6 P. Ciss (D)
  • 24 F. Lejeune (D)
  • 3 P. Chavarria (D)
  • 17 U. Lopez (M)
  • 23 O. Valentin (M)
  • 19 J. de Frutos (M)
  • 7 I. Palazon (M)
  • 18 A. Garcia (M)
  • 9 Alemao (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 D. Cardenas
  • 30 J. Gil
  • 4 P. Diaz
  • 8 O. Trejo
  • 11 R. Nteka
  • 15 G. Gumbau
  • 20 I. Balliu
  • 21 F. Perez
  • 22 Pacha
  • 28 S. Becerra
  • 32 N. Mendy
  • 33 J. Vertrouwd

Timeline

  1. Rayo Vallecano
    46' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Álvaro García · On: F. Perez
  2. Real Sociedad
    60' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    C. Soler

    Argument

  3. Real Sociedad
    61' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Soler · On: T. Kubo
  4. Real Sociedad
    61' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Guedes · On: L. Sucic
  5. Rayo Vallecano
    62' Rayo Vallecano Card · Yellow Card
    I. Palazon

    Foul

  6. Rayo Vallecano
    65' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Palazon · On: P. Diaz
  7. Rayo Vallecano
    71' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Ciss · On: J. Vertrouwd
  8. Rayo Vallecano
    77' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. de Frutos · On: R. Nteka
  9. Rayo Vallecano
    77' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Alemao · On: Pacha
  10. Real Sociedad
    80' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Barrenetxea · On: J. Karrikaburu
  11. Real Sociedad
    80' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Mendez · On: P. Marin
  12. Rayo Vallecano
    84' Rayo Vallecano Goal · Normal Goal
    Pacha · Assist: Andrei Rațiu
  13. Rayo Vallecano
    90'+2 Rayo Vallecano Card · Yellow Card
    Florian Lejeune

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Real Sociedad Rayo Vallecano
Fouls 13 21
Pass Accuracy 80% 79%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 7
Corners 7 5
Total Passes 421 414
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 0.79 0.80
Shots off Target 1 3
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 338 328
Shots Inside Box 7 5
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The introduction of Pacha as a substitute in the second half marked a significant shift in momentum, leading to the decisive goal.
  • ▸ Real Sociedad's inability to capitalize on their home advantage and create clear-cut opportunities allowed Rayo Vallecano to maintain defensive solidity.