Match report

Real Sociedad Edges FC Midtjylland 2-1 in Europa League

FC Midtjylland
FC Midtjylland
1–2
FT
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
Feb 13, 2025

In an intense UEFA Europa League encounter, Real Sociedad edged out FC Midtjylland with a 2-1 victory. Early goals from B. Mendez (penalty) and T. Kubo set the tone for the Spanish side, despite A. Buksa's late equalizer for Midtjylland.

Key Facts

  • • Real Sociedad 2 - FC Midtjylland 1
  • • B. Mendez scored a penalty in the 11th minute.
  • • T. Kubo added another goal for Real Sociedad at the 31st minute.
  • • A. Buksa found the net for FC Midtjylland in the 38th minute.

Lineups

FC Midtjylland

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Lössl (G)
  • 6 J. Andersson (D)
  • 4 O. Diao (D)
  • 22 M. Bech (D)
  • 29 Paulinho (D)
  • 21 D. Castillo (M)
  • 80 Dani Silva (M)
  • 24 O. Sørensen (M)
  • 11 D. Osorio (F)
  • 18 A. Buksa (F)
  • 58 A. Şimşir (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 P. Bravo
  • 41 M. Krüger-Johnsen
  • 7 Franculino Djú
  • 55 V. Bak Jensen
  • 20 V. Byskov
  • 3 Lee Han-Beom
  • 14 E. Chilufya
  • 73 Juninho
  • 16 E. Ólafsson
  • 13 A. Gabriel
  • 31 L. Selin
  • 38 Marrony

Real Sociedad

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Unai Marrero (G)
  • 19 J. Aramburu (D)
  • 6 Aritz Elustondo (D)
  • 20 Jon Pacheco (D)
  • 33 Jon Balda (D)
  • 16 Jon Olasagasti (M)
  • 28 Pablo Marín (M)
  • 14 T. Kubo (M)
  • 23 Brais Méndez (M)
  • 7 Barrenetxea (M)
  • 9 O. Óskarsson (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Javi López
  • 17 Sergio Gómez
  • 21 N. Aguerd
  • 4 Martín Zubimendi
  • 10 Mikel Oyarzabal
  • 31 Jon Martín
  • 24 L. Sučić
  • 8 A. Zakharyan
  • 11 S. Becker
  • 32 Aitor Fraga
  • 1 Álex Remiro
  • 22 Beñat Turrientes

Timeline

  1. Real Sociedad
    2' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    J. Balda

    Foul

  2. Real Sociedad
    10' Real Sociedad Var · Penalty confirmed
    B. Mendez
  3. Real Sociedad
    11' Real Sociedad Goal · Penalty
    B. Mendez
  4. Real Sociedad
    24' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Balda · On: Javi López
  5. FC Midtjylland
    25' FC Midtjylland Card · Yellow Card
    A. Buksa

    Foul

  6. Real Sociedad
    31' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Kubo · Assist: B. Mendez
  7. FC Midtjylland
    38' FC Midtjylland Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Buksa · Assist: O. Sorensen
  8. FC Midtjylland
    46' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Dani Silva · On: P. Bravo
  9. Real Sociedad
    46' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Barrenetxea · On: Sergio Gómez
  10. Real Sociedad
    46' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jon Pacheco · On: Nayef Aguerd
  11. Real Sociedad
    46' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. A. Olasagasti · On: Martín Zubimendi
  12. FC Midtjylland
    51' FC Midtjylland Card · Yellow Card
    A. Simsir

    Argument

  13. FC Midtjylland
    58' FC Midtjylland Card · Yellow Card
    D. Castillo

    Foul

  14. Real Sociedad
    61' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    B. Mendez

    Foul

  15. FC Midtjylland
    66' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Simsir · On: M. Gogorza
  16. FC Midtjylland
    66' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Castillo · On: Franculino
  17. Real Sociedad
    74' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Oskarsson · On: M. Oyarzabal
  18. FC Midtjylland
    77' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Paulinho · On: V. Bak
  19. FC Midtjylland
    81' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Sorensen · On: V. Byskov
  20. Real Sociedad
    90'+4 Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    J. Aramburu

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat FC Midtjylland Real Sociedad
Fouls 16 22
Pass Accuracy 72% 67%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 9
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 452 294
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 3 3
xG 1.10 1.26
Shots off Target 6 5
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 326 197
Shots Inside Box 10 5
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early penalty conversion by B. Mendez was confirmed by VAR and gave Real Sociedad a strong start.
  • ▸ T. Kubo's goal, assisted by B. Mendez, extended the lead for Real Sociedad before halftime, ensuring they maintained control despite FC Midtjylland’s spirited response.