Match report

Real Sociedad Defeats FC Midtjylland 5-2 in Europa League

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
5–2
FT
FC Midtjylland
FC Midtjylland
Feb 20, 2025

Real Sociedad secured a commanding 5-2 victory against FC Midtjylland in the UEFA Europa League. The hosts took an early lead with goals from B. Mendez and L. Sucic, only to see FC Midtjylland respond through penalties by A. Buksa and D. Osorio's goal. Real Sociedad regained control with additional strikes from Sucic, M. Oyarzabal, and a late finish from O. Oskarsson.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Real Sociedad 5-2 FC Midtjylland
  • • First Goal: B. Mendez (Real Sociedad) - 5'
  • • Penalty Goals: A. Buksa (FC Midtjylland) - 24', M. Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad) - 73'
  • • Red Card: Dani Silva (FC Midtjylland)
  • • Match Location: Estadio Reale Arena, San Sebastián

Lineups

Real Sociedad

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Álex Remiro (G)
  • 6 Aritz Elustondo (D)
  • 5 Zubeldia (D)
  • 21 N. Aguerd (D)
  • 3 Aihen Muñoz (D)
  • 24 L. Sučić (M)
  • 16 Jon Olasagasti (M)
  • 23 Brais Méndez (M)
  • 14 T. Kubo (F)
  • 10 Mikel Oyarzabal (F)
  • 7 Barrenetxea (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 Pablo Marín
  • 11 S. Becker
  • 22 Beñat Turrientes
  • 8 A. Zakharyan
  • 9 O. Óskarsson
  • 17 Sergio Gómez
  • 13 Unai Marrero
  • 32 Aitor Fraga
  • 31 Jon Martín
  • 12 Javi López
  • 2 Odriozola

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)
  • 19 P. Bravo (M)
  • 80 Dani Silva (M)
  • 21 D. Castillo (M)
  • 11 D. Osorio (F)
  • 18 A. Buksa (F)
  • 58 A. Şimşir (F)

Substitutes

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

Timeline

  1. Real Sociedad
    5' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Mendez
  2. Real Sociedad
    18' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Sucic · Assist: A. Barrenetxea
  3. FC Midtjylland
    24' FC Midtjylland Goal · Penalty
    A. Buksa
  4. FC Midtjylland
    30' FC Midtjylland Card · Yellow Card
    A. Buksa

    Foul

  5. FC Midtjylland
    38' FC Midtjylland Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Osorio · Assist: A. Buksa
  6. FC Midtjylland
    42' FC Midtjylland Card · Yellow Card
    Paulinho

    Foul

  7. Real Sociedad
    45'+1 Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Sucic
  8. FC Midtjylland
    46' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Andersson · On: K. Mbabu
  9. FC Midtjylland
    46' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Mads Bech Sørensen · On: Juninho
  10. Real Sociedad
    48' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Sucic · On: P. Marin
  11. FC Midtjylland
    60' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Paulinho · On: V. Bak
  12. Real Sociedad
    66' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    J. A. Olasagasti

    Foul

  13. Real Sociedad
    67' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Kubo · On: S. Becker
  14. Real Sociedad
    67' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. A. Olasagasti · On: Beñat Turrientes
  15. FC Midtjylland
    69' FC Midtjylland Card · Red Card
    Dani Silva

    Foul

  16. Real Sociedad
    73' Real Sociedad Goal · Penalty
    M. Oyarzabal
  17. FC Midtjylland
    74' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Osorio · On: Franculino
  18. FC Midtjylland
    75' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Simsir · On: V. Byskov
  19. Real Sociedad
    83' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Barrenetxea · On: Arsen Zakharyan
  20. Real Sociedad
    83' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Oyarzabal · On: O. Oskarsson
  21. Real Sociedad
    90' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Oskarsson · Assist: Arsen Zakharyan

Match Stats

Stat Real Sociedad FC Midtjylland
Fouls 18 11
Pass Accuracy 80% 71%
Offsides — —
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 22 8
Corners 7 6
Total Passes 326 288
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 10 3
xG 4.59 1.17
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 262 205
Shots Inside Box 16 6
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Real Sociedad's early goals by B. Mendez and L. Sucic set the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ The dismissal of Dani Silva in the 69th minute significantly shifted momentum towards Real Sociedad, leading to more goal-scoring opportunities.