Match report

Real Sociedad Draws 0-0 with AS Roma in Europa League

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
0–0
FT
AS Roma
AS Roma
Mar 16, 2023

In an intense encounter at the Anoeta Stadium, Real Sociedad managed to hold off AS Roma to secure a 0-0 draw in their UEFA Europa League clash. Both sides showcased solid defense and missed opportunities, leading to a closely contested match that remained goalless despite numerous chances. Key player performances included Real Sociedad's C. Fernandez who saw red late in the game for an argument.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Real Sociedad 0-0 AS Roma
  • • C. Fernandez of Real Sociedad received a red card at injury time.
  • • Yellow cards were issued to R. Karsdorp (AS Roma), Igor Zubeldia (Real Sociedad), G. Mancini (AS Roma), and D. Rico (Real Sociedad).
  • • Substitutions included N. Zalewski for AS Roma, T. Kubo for Real Sociedad, Alex Sola for Real Sociedad, P. Dybala for AS Roma, A. Belotti for AS Roma, and M. Cho for Real Sociedad.

Lineups

Real Sociedad

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Álex Remiro (G)
  • 18 Gorosabel (D)
  • 5 Zubeldia (D)
  • 24 R. Le Normand (D)
  • 15 Diego Rico (D)
  • 23 Brais Méndez (M)
  • 3 Martín Zubimendi (M)
  • 8 Mikel Merino (M)
  • 21 David Silva (M)
  • 19 A. Sørloth (F)
  • 10 Mikel Oyarzabal (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Carlos Fernández
  • 14 T. Kubo
  • 2 Álex Sola
  • 11 M. Cho
  • 17 Robert Navarro
  • 16 Guevara
  • 20 Jon Pacheco
  • 4 Illarramendi
  • 7 Barrenetxea
  • 12 Aihen Muñoz
  • 22 Beñat Turrientes
  • 13 Andoni Zubiaurre

AS Roma

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Rui Patrício (G)
  • 23 G. Mancini (D)
  • 6 C. Smalling (D)
  • 3 Ibañez (D)
  • 2 R. Karsdorp (M)
  • 7 L. Pellegrini (M)
  • 4 B. Cristante (M)
  • 25 G. Wijnaldum (M)
  • 37 L. Spinazzola (M)
  • 21 P. Dybala (F)
  • 11 A. Belotti (F)

Substitutes

  • 59 N. Zalewski
  • 92 S. El Shaarawy
  • 9 T. Abraham
  • 52 E. Bove
  • 62 C. Volpato
  • 68 B. Tahirović
  • 19 Z. Çelik
  • 24 M. Kumbulla
  • 20 M. Camara
  • 99 M. Svilar
  • 63 P. Boer

Timeline

  1. AS Roma
    6' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    R. Karsdorp

    Foul

  2. Real Sociedad
    13' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    Igor Zubeldia

    Foul

  3. AS Roma
    17' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    G. Mancini

    Argument

  4. Real Sociedad
    39' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    D. Rico

    Foul

  5. AS Roma
    41' AS Roma subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Karsdorp · On: N. Zalewski
  6. Real Sociedad
    62' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Sorloth · On: C. Fernandez
  7. Real Sociedad
    71' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Oyarzabal · On: T. Kubo
  8. Real Sociedad
    71' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Andoni Gorosabel · On: Álex Sola
  9. AS Roma
    75' AS Roma subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Dybala · On: S. El Shaarawy
  10. AS Roma
    76' AS Roma subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Belotti · On: T. Abraham
  11. Real Sociedad
    79' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Mendez · On: M. Cho
  12. Real Sociedad
    87' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    C. Fernandez

    Foul

  13. AS Roma
    87' AS Roma subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Pellegrini · On: E. Bove
  14. AS Roma
    90'+8 AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    Chris Smalling

    Argument

  15. Real Sociedad
    90'+8 Real Sociedad Card · Red Card
    C. Fernandez

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Real Sociedad AS Roma
Fouls 21 7
Pass Accuracy 86% 54%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 19 3
Corners 9 3
Total Passes 654 207
Yellow Cards 4 3
Blocked Shots 9 2
Shots on Target 3 0
xG 1.84 0.09
Shots off Target 7 1
Possession 76% 24%
Accurate Passes 560 111
Shots Inside Box 9 0
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 10 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow cards to R. Karsdorp of AS Roma and Igor Zubeldia of Real Sociedad in the first 13 minutes set a cautious tone for both teams.
  • ▸ Real Sociedad's red card awarded late in the game to C. Fernandez at injury time changed the momentum, giving AS Roma an extra player advantage but not enough to score.