Espanyol v Real Sociedad result

Full-time · Espanyol 2–3 Real Sociedad

La Liga · · RCDE Stadium

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Espanyol 2–3 Real Sociedad — Real Sociedad won this La Liga match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Real Sociedad won 3–2 at RCDE Stadium in La Liga on Monday 13 February.

The goals

Real Sociedad led 1–0 at half-time. The goals TACTIX’s match events name — Real Sociedad: Takefusa Kubo (23’) and Alexander Sørloth (51’, assisted by Mikel Oyarzabal); Espanyol: an own goal by L. Cabrera (63’), Darder (74’) and Brian Oliván (87’, assisted by José Carlos Lazo). L. Cabrera (90’) was sent off.

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Espanyol 1.14, Real Sociedad 1.41, from 10 shots to 11 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

The bookings — Espanyol: Óscar Gil (18’), Martin Braithwaite (57’), L. Cabrera (80’) and L. Cabrera (90+4’); Real Sociedad: Carlos Fernández (90+7’).

What it changes

Espanyol are winless in their last three matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad) 8.4, Darder (Espanyol) 8.1 and Vinicius Souza (Espanyol) 6.6 led the match.

Next up

Espanyol next travel to Racing Santander on 24 October 2026.

Real Sociedad next travel to Lillestrom on 22 October 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Espanyol: Racing Santander v Espanyol, Saturday 24 October — the preview. Next for Real Sociedad: Lillestrom v Real Sociedad, Thursday 22 October — the preview.

The numbers

  • Result: Espanyol 2–3 Real Sociedad · La Liga
  • Venue: RCDE Stadium · Cornella de Llobregat
  • Referee: Alejandro Muñiz
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Espanyol 1 · draws 0 · Real Sociedad 5 · 2.33 goals/game
  • Recent form: Espanyol 2W 1D 2L · Real Sociedad 2W 1D 2L

Espanyol 2–3 Real Sociedad (La Liga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 9 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

1.38 / 1.13
Goals
against 1.25 / 0.38 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5 / 2
Corners
against 4.67 / 5 · 1 of the last 3 over 9.5
over 3 matches
3.83 / 3.33
Shots on target
against 3.67 / 3.33 · 0 of the last 3 over 8.5
over 3 matches
4.5 / 2.67
Cards
against 5 / 3 · 3 of the last 3 over 3.5
over 3 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 5 February 2023. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 5 February 2023. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameEspanyol for / againstLineReal Sociedad for / against
Goals scored
1.38 for · 1.25 against n 8
2.5standard
1.13 for · 0.38 against n 8
Corners won
5 for · 4.67 against n 6
9.5standard
2 for · 5 against n 3
Shots
9.67 for · 13.17 against n 6
19.5standard
10.67 for · 10 against n 3
Shots on target
3.83 for · 3.67 against n 6
8.5standard
3.33 for · 3.33 against n 3
Fouls committed
14.5 for · 14.83 against n 6
21.5standard
14.33 for · 13 against n 3
Cards shown
4.5 for · 5 against n 6
3.5standard
2.67 for · 3 against n 3
Espanyol
Espanyol — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 5 February 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
José Gragera n 849.3
2.57/2
0.73/0
—
Vinicius Souza n 888.8
2.38/6
16/2
—
R. Pierre-Gabriel n 843.3
2.35/2
1.65/1
—
Nico Melamed n 834.9
2.36/1
1.34/0
—
José Carlos Lazo n 819.8
2.31/1
1.12/0
—
Espanyol — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 5 February 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
José Carlos Lazo n 819.8
3.43/2
1.12/0
Javi Puado n 864.8
2.16/4
0.74/0
Nico Melamed n 834.9
1.63/2
0.62/0
Martin Braithwaite n 876.6
1.35/3
13/3
Joselu n 883.8
1.14/3
0.84/2
Espanyol — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 5 February 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Joselu n 883.8
0.43/0
0.32/0
Denis Suárez n 867.9
0.21/0
0.52/1
Javi Puado n 864.8
0.53/0
0.21/0
Nico Melamed n 834.9
0.31/0
0.31/0
José Carlos Lazo n 819.8
0.61/0
00/0
Espanyol — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 5 February 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Vinicius Souza n 888.8
4.68/7
R. Pierre-Gabriel n 843.3
4.46/4
Simo n 320.7
2.91/1
Rubén Sánchez n 836
2.85/2
José Carlos Lazo n 819.8
2.84/1
Espanyol — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 5 February 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Álvaro Fernández n 890
3.17/6
Joan García n 375.7
0.40/0
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 5 February 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Carlos Fernández n 834.8
2.95/3
1.33/1
—
Mikel Merino n 877.4
2.87/6
1.76/4
—
Aihen Muñoz n 875.6
2.57/5
0.43/0
—
Illarramendi n 851.3
26/3
0.93/1
—
Brais Méndez n 859.6
1.97/3
1.76/2
—
Real Sociedad — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 5 February 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Robert Navarro n 847.8
2.65/3
1.44/2
Carlos Fernández n 834.8
2.64/3
0.62/0
Alexander Sørloth n 881.1
2.28/5
0.85/1
Brais Méndez n 859.6
1.95/4
0.94/1
Pablo Marín n 649.2
1.82/2
0.61/1
Real Sociedad — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 5 February 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Mikel Oyarzabal n 857.5
0.83/1
0.63/0
Robert Navarro n 847.8
0.73/0
0.52/0
T. Kubo n 872.5
0.21/0
0.32/0
Illarramendi n 851.3
00/0
0.42/0
Barrenetxea n 827.6
00/0
0.41/0
Real Sociedad — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 5 February 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Illarramendi n 851.3
3.16/4
Barrenetxea n 827.6
2.94/2
Aihen Muñoz n 875.6
2.77/4
Mikel Merino n 877.4
2.56/6
Diego Rico n 868.5
2.36/4
Real Sociedad — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 5 February 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Álex Remiro n 890.5
1.43/1

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Match statistics & details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
EspanyolReal Sociedad
44%Possession56%
1.14Expected goals (xG)1.41
10Shots11
6Shots on target5
2Shots off target5
2Blocked shots1
6Shots inside the box7
4Corners3
0Offsides1
9Fouls17
4Yellow cards1
1Red cards0
2Saves4
372Passes488
74%Pass accuracy82%

Espanyol player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Álvaro Fernández9000000006.2
L. Cabrera90000003RY7
Brian Oliván9010111106.9
Darder9010114107.3
Javi Puado9000420006.9
Martin Braithwaite90000001Y6.7
Vinicius Souza8900110607.3
Aleix Vidal6900001006.2
Óscar Gil45000001Y6.2
Nico Melamed4500000106.6
Fernando Calero4400110106.5
Sergi Gómez sub4600000106.5
Denis Suárez sub4500001206.3
Rubén Sánchez sub4500000106.5
José Carlos Lazo sub2101001107.3
José Gragera sub800000106.5

Real Sociedad player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Álex Remiro9000000006.9
Zubeldia9000000006.9
Robin Le Normand9000000106.2
Diego Rico9000001006.3
Martín Zubimendi9000001207
T. Kubo9010420307.5
Barrenetxea8100001206.9
Illarramendi8100001406.9
Alexander Sørloth8110310207.3
Brais Méndez7100211106.2
Mikel Oyarzabal7101112007.2
Mikel Merino sub1900000006.7
Robert Navarro sub1900000005.9
Álex Sola sub900001006.5
Pablo Marín sub900000106.5
Carlos Fernández sub9000000Y6.6

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, head-to-head & standings

The numbers behind Espanyol v Real Sociedad — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
EspanyolWLWLD
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Real SociedadWWLDL
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 0.6 scored / 0.4 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Espanyol 1 · 0 draws · Real Sociedad 5 · 2.33 goals/game
  • 2022-09-18 Real Sociedad 2–1 Espanyol
  • 2022-04-04 Real Sociedad 1–0 Espanyol
  • 2021-11-28 Espanyol 1–0 Real Sociedad
  • 2020-07-02 Real Sociedad 2–1 Espanyol
  • 2020-01-22 Real Sociedad 2–0 Espanyol
  • 2019-09-22 Espanyol 1–3 Real Sociedad
League standing · 2022/23
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Espanyol#19 pos37 pts38 pl-17 GD
Real Sociedad#4 pos71 pts38 pl+16 GD
Goals per game
Espanyol scored1.37
Real Sociedad scored1.34
Espanyol conceded1.82
Real Sociedad conceded0.92

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between Espanyol and Real Sociedad?
In their last 6 meetings, Espanyol won 1, Real Sociedad won 5 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.33 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Espanyol and Real Sociedad?
Recent form — Espanyol 2W 1D 2L; Real Sociedad 2W 1D 2L.

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