Match report

Anderlecht Stuns Real Sociedad 2–1 in Europa League Clash

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
1–2
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Anderlecht
Anderlecht
Oct 3, 2024

Real Sociedad faced an unexpected defeat at the hands of Anderlecht, who managed to secure a crucial 2-1 victory in their UEFA Europa League encounter. Despite P. Marin opening the scoring for Real Sociedad early on with an assist from U. Sadiq, Anderlecht fought back with goals by L. Vazquez and T. Leoni to take all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Real Sociedad scored first through P. Marin (5') assisted by U. Sadiq.
  • • L. Vazquez equalized for Anderlecht (28').
  • • T. Leoni put Anderlecht ahead with a goal in the 39th minute.
  • • Oskarsson and Rits received yellow cards during the match.

Lineups

Real Sociedad

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Álex Remiro (G)
  • 2 Odriozola (D)
  • 6 Elustondo (D)
  • 31 Jon Martín (D)
  • 20 Jon Pacheco (D)
  • 3 Aihen Muñoz (D)
  • 23 Brais Méndez (M)
  • 22 Beñat Turrientes (M)
  • 28 Pablo Marín (M)
  • 19 U. Sadiq (F)
  • 9 O. Óskarsson (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 N. Aguerd
  • 14 T. Kubo
  • 7 Barrenetxea
  • 17 Sergio Gómez
  • 10 Mikel Oyarzabal
  • 16 Jon Ander Olasagasti
  • 27 J. Aramburu
  • 11 S. Becker
  • 13 Unai Marrero
  • 12 Javi López
  • 24 L. Sučić
  • 4 Martín Zubimendi

Anderlecht

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 26 C. Coosemans (G)
  • 25 T. Foket (D)
  • 4 J. Šimić (D)
  • 13 M. Jørgensen (D)
  • 5 M. N'Diaye (D)
  • 36 A. Dreyer (M)
  • 23 M. Rits (M)
  • 17 T. Leoni (M)
  • 83 T. Degreef (M)
  • 29 M. Stroeykens (F)
  • 20 L. Vázquez (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 Y. Verschaeren
  • 54 K. Sardella
  • 12 K. Dolberg
  • 6 L. Augustinsson
  • 18 M. Ashimeru
  • 63 T. Vanhoutte
  • 73 A. Lapage
  • 16 M. Kikkenborg
  • 27 S. Edozie

Timeline

  1. Real Sociedad
    5' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Marin · Assist: U. Sadiq
  2. Anderlecht
    28' Anderlecht Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Vazquez · Assist: A. Dreyer
  3. Anderlecht
    39' Anderlecht Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Leoni
  4. Anderlecht
    45'+1 Anderlecht Card · Yellow Card
    M. Rits

    Foul

  5. Real Sociedad
    46' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jon Pacheco · On: Nayef Aguerd
  6. Real Sociedad
    46' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2
    Off: U. Sadiq · On: T. Kubo
  7. Real Sociedad
    46' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Odriozola · On: A. Barrenetxea
  8. Real Sociedad
    52' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    O. Oskarsson

    Foul

  9. Anderlecht
    61' Anderlecht Card · Yellow Card
    Thomas Foket

    Foul

  10. Anderlecht
    63' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Degreef · On: Y. Verschaeren
  11. Anderlecht
    63' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Thomas Foket · On: K. Sardella
  12. Real Sociedad
    67' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Marin · On: Sergio Gómez
  13. Anderlecht
    74' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Dreyer · On: K. Dolberg
  14. Real Sociedad
    75' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Oskarsson · On: M. Oyarzabal
  15. Anderlecht
    75' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Moussa N'Diaye · On: L. Augustinsson
  16. Anderlecht
    88' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Stroeykens · On: M. Ashimeru

Match Stats

Stat Real Sociedad Anderlecht
Fouls 12 7
Pass Accuracy 87% 85%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 15
Corners 9 6
Total Passes 531 415
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 6 4
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 1.22 0.86
Shots off Target 10 8
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 464 354
Shots Inside Box 13 9
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 7 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Anderlecht's quick response to Real Sociedad's early goal, with L. Vazquez equalizing just 23 minutes later, shifted momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ T. Leoni's strike midway through the second half sealed Anderlecht's victory and secured a significant win for them in the UEFA Europa League.