Real Sociedad v Athletic Club result
Team pages: Real Sociedad · Athletic Club · Head-to-head
Real Sociedad 3–2 Athletic Club — Real Sociedad won this La Liga match.
What xG said
xG said Real Sociedad: 2.32 to 1.17 in expected goals, from 9 shots to 11, ahead on xG from the 18th minute (per-shot expected goals for this match).
The result
Real Sociedad beat Athletic Club 3–2 in La Liga on Saturday 1 November. It is Real Sociedad’s first win over Athletic Club since 30 September 2023, after three meetings without one (the 6 prior meetings TACTIX holds).
The goals
It was 1–1 at half-time. The goals — Real Sociedad: Brais Méndez (38’), Gonçalo Guedes (47’, assisted by Brais Méndez) and Jon Gorrotxategi (90’, assisted by Mikel Oyarzabal); Athletic Club: Gorka Guruzeta (42’, assisted by Gorosabel) and Robert Navarro (79’).
Discipline
José Luis Munuera Montero, Spain showed five yellow cards — against 4.0 yellows a game across the last 8 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Real Sociedad: Jon Gorrotxategi (77’) and J. Aramburu (90+9’); Athletic Club: Oihan Sancet (-5’), Ruíz de Galarreta (65’) and Yuri (90+6’).
What it changes
Real Sociedad move up from 14th to 13th (11 league matches played).
Athletic Club move down from eighth to 10th (11 league matches played).
With five goals it was the highest-scoring match of round 11, across 10 matches. Real Sociedad are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Brais Méndez (Real Sociedad) 8.7, Sergio Gómez (Real Sociedad) 6.9 and Robert Navarro (Athletic Club) 5.6 led the match.
Next up
Real Sociedad next travel to Lillestrom on 22 October 2026.
Athletic Club next host Getafe on 25 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Real Sociedad: Lillestrom v Real Sociedad, Thursday 22 October — the preview. Next for Athletic Club: Athletic Club v Getafe, Sunday 25 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Real Sociedad 3–2 Athletic Club · La Liga
- Referee: José Luis Munuera Montero, Spain
- Head-to-head (last 6): Real Sociedad 2 · draws 1 · Athletic Club 3 · 2.17 goals/game
- Recent form: Real Sociedad 2W 1D 2L · Athletic Club 2W 1D 2L
Real Sociedad 3–2 Athletic Club (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 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 28 October 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Real Sociedad for / against | Line | Athletic Club for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.88 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6.71 for · 5.14 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.63 for · 4 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.86 for · 11.86 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.5 for · 10.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 for · 4.43 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 16.29 for · 11.43 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 14.5 for · 12.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.25 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.63 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: José Luis Munuera Montero, Spain — 4 yellow cards a game, 0.25 red cards, 25.75 fouls over 8 matches (2 to the home side, 2 to the away side).
Real Sociedad
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Soler n 8 | 40.6 | 3 | 1.7 | — |
| Y. Herrera n 8 | 67.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | — |
| Jon Karrikaburu n 8 | 35.3 | 2.6 | 3.8 | — |
| Beñat Turrientes n 8 | 44.5 | 2.5 | 1 | — |
| J. Aramburu n 8 | 77.8 | 2.3 | 1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Karrikaburu n 8 | 35.3 | 3.2 | 1.6 |
| A. Zakharyan n 8 | 20.8 | 2.7 | 1.1 |
| Mikel Oyarzabal n 8 | 86.9 | 2.6 | 1.7 |
| Carlos Soler n 8 | 40.6 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
| Y. Herrera n 8 | 67.6 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Zakharyan n 8 | 20.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Mikel Oyarzabal n 8 | 86.9 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Barrenetxea n 8 | 78.6 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Odriozola n 8 | 44.4 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Gonçalo Guedes n 8 | 43.1 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sergio Gómez n 8 | 71.5 | 3.6 |
| Aihen Muñoz n 8 | 56.8 | 3.2 |
| Y. Herrera n 8 | 67.6 | 3 |
| Beñat Turrientes n 8 | 44.5 | 2.8 |
| J. Aramburu n 8 | 77.8 | 2.7 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Álex Remiro n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
Athletic Club
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maroan Sannadi n 8 | 29 | 2.7 | 2.3 | — |
| Nico Serrano n 8 | 35 | 2.6 | 1 | — |
| Gorka Guruzeta n 8 | 60.1 | 2.4 | 1.7 | — |
| Alejandro Rego n 8 | 30.9 | 2.2 | 1.1 | — |
| Ruíz de Galarreta n 8 | 57.4 | 2 | 0.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorka Guruzeta n 8 | 60.1 | 2.8 | 1.7 |
| Urko Izeta n 8 | 50.4 | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| Oihan Sancet n 8 | 73.8 | 2 | 0.6 |
| Nico Williams n 8 | 73.1 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| Robert Navarro n 8 | 48 | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorka Guruzeta n 8 | 60.1 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Mikel Jauregizar n 8 | 83.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Nico Williams n 8 | 73.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Urko Izeta n 8 | 50.4 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Alejandro Rego n 8 | 30.9 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Rego n 8 | 30.9 | 4.7 |
| Mikel Vesga n 8 | 31.8 | 3.9 |
| Ruíz de Galarreta n 8 | 57.4 | 3.1 |
| Lekue n 8 | 50.1 | 2.2 |
| Yuri n 8 | 75.9 | 1.9 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Unai Simón n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
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Match statistics & details
| Real Sociedad | Athletic Club | |
|---|---|---|
| 51% | Possession | 49% |
| 1.52 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.83 |
| 9 | Shots | 11 |
| 5 | Shots on target | 4 |
| 3 | Shots off target | 5 |
| 1 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 7 | Shots inside the box | 8 |
| 6 | Corners | 2 |
| 3 | Offsides | 1 |
| 20 | Fouls | 8 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 363 | Passes | 357 |
| 74% | Pass accuracy | 77% |
Real Sociedad player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Álex Remiro | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Aramburu | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Y | 6.9 |
| Jon Martín | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Zubeldia | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Sergio Gómez | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Jon Gorrotxategi | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Y | 7.3 |
| Mikel Oyarzabal | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Carlos Soler | 82 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Gonçalo Guedes | 63 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 |
| Brais Méndez | 63 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Barrenetxea | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| A. Zakharyan sub | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Pablo Marín sub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| T. Kubo sub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Aihen Muñoz sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Mikel Goti sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
Athletic Club player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unai Simón | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Dani Vivian | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Aymeric Laporte | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Yuri | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | Y | 6.5 |
| Mikel Jauregizar | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Álex Berenguer | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Robert Navarro | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Gorka Guruzeta | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Gorosabel | 83 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Ruíz de Galarreta | 68 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Y | 7 |
| Oihan Sancet | 53 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Y | 6.7 |
| Nico Williams sub | 37 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Alejandro Rego sub | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Jesús Areso sub | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
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 Real Sociedad v Athletic Club — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-05-04 Real Sociedad 0–0 Athletic Club
- 2024-11-24 Athletic Club 1–0 Real Sociedad
- 2024-01-13 Athletic Club 2–1 Real Sociedad
- 2023-09-30 Real Sociedad 3–0 Athletic Club
- 2023-04-15 Athletic Club 2–0 Real Sociedad
- 2023-01-14 Real Sociedad 3–1 Athletic Club
Shot map and expected goals
Real Sociedad 2.32 xG from 9 shots, Athletic Club 1.17 from 11. Every mark is one shot, placed where it was taken and sized by the chance it had of becoming a goal. Filled marks with a white ring are goals.
| Team | Shots | Goals | xG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Sociedad | 9 | 3 | 2.32 |
| Athletic Club | 11 | 2 | 1.17 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Real Sociedad and Athletic Club?
- In their last 6 meetings, Real Sociedad won 2, Athletic Club won 3 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Real Sociedad and Athletic Club?
- Recent form — Real Sociedad 2W 1D 2L; Athletic Club 2W 1D 2L.
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