Match report

Real Sociedad 2–2 HNK Rijeka: Europa League Draw

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
2–2
FT
HNK Rijeka
HNK Rijeka
Dec 3, 2020

Real Sociedad managed to secure a thrilling draw against HNK Rijeka in their UEFA Europa League match, despite trailing early in the second half. The Spanish club equalized twice, with goals from J. Bautista and Nacho Monreal, to salvage a point against the Croatian side. The match featured multiple substitutions and yellow cards, indicating a physical and competitive encounter.

Key Facts

  • • Real Sociedad 2-2 HNK Rijeka
  • • D. Velkoski scored for HNK Rijeka in the 37th minute
  • • J. Bautista equalized for Real Sociedad in the 69th minute
  • • Nacho Monreal scored the equalizer for Real Sociedad in the 79th minute
  • • M. Merino and F. Andrijašević received yellow cards for their respective teams

Lineups

Real Sociedad

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Álex Remiro (G)
  • 20 Nacho Monreal (D)
  • 2 Zaldúa (D)
  • 24 R. Le Normand (D)
  • 21 David Silva (M)
  • 11 A. Januzaj (M)
  • 8 Mikel Merino (M)
  • 5 Zubeldía (D)
  • 36 Martín Zubimendi (M)
  • 10 Mikel Oyarzabal (M)
  • 19 A. Isak (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 Jon Bautista
  • 18 Gorosabel
  • 9 Willian José
  • 28 Roberto López
  • 7 Portu
  • 13 Moyà
  • 17 Martín Merquelanz
  • 12 Aihen Muñoz
  • 16 Guevara
  • 15 M. Sagnan
  • 22 Barrenetxea

HNK Rijeka

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 33 I. Nevistić (G)
  • 27 I. Tomečak (D)
  • 14 D. Velkovski (D)
  • 4 N. Galović (D)
  • 24 D. Štefulj (D)
  • 19 F. Andrijašević (F)
  • 31 L. Capan (D)
  • 7 R. Murić (M)
  • 8 T. Halilović (M)
  • 44 S. Lončar (M)
  • 17 L. Menalo (M)

Substitutes

  • 10 D. Pavičić
  • 23 A. Anastasio
  • 26 João Escoval
  • 11 S. Yatéké
  • 32 A. Prskalo
  • 2 F. Braut
  • 15 Z. Arsenić
  • 6 I. Lepinjica
  • 1 D. Nwolokor

Timeline

  1. Real Sociedad
    23' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    M. Merino

    Foul

  2. HNK Rijeka
    37' HNK Rijeka Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Velkoski · Assist: L. Menalo
  3. HNK Rijeka
    41' HNK Rijeka Card · Yellow Card
    F. Andrijašević

    Foul

  4. Real Sociedad
    58' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Isak · On: J. Bautista
  5. Real Sociedad
    67' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Zaldúa · On: Andoni Gorosabel
  6. HNK Rijeka
    68' HNK Rijeka Card · Yellow Card
    Tibor Halilović

    Foul

  7. Real Sociedad
    68' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3
    Off: David Silva · On: Willian Jose
  8. Real Sociedad
    69' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Bautista
  9. HNK Rijeka
    73' HNK Rijeka Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Lončar
  10. HNK Rijeka
    75' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Murić · On: D. Pavičić
  11. Real Sociedad
    79' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    Nacho Monreal · Assist: M. Merino
  12. Real Sociedad
    80' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Oyarzabal · On: R. Lopez
  13. Real Sociedad
    80' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Januzaj · On: Portu
  14. HNK Rijeka
    80' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Menalo · On: Armando Anastasio
  15. HNK Rijeka
    86' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Velkoski · On: João Escoval
  16. HNK Rijeka
    86' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Andrijašević · On: S. Yatéké

Match Stats

Stat Real Sociedad HNK Rijeka
Fouls 6 10
Pass Accuracy 90% 66%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 27 5
Corners 12 5
Total Passes 691 222
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 9 1
Shots on Target 7 3
Shots off Target 11 1
Possession 76% 24%
Accurate Passes 624 147
Shots Inside Box 19 4
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 8 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by D. Velkoski in the 37th minute gave HNK Rijeka an early advantage
  • ▸ Real Sociedad's equalizer by J. Bautista in the 69th minute sparked a comeback, which was completed by Nacho Monreal's goal in the 79th minute