Real Sociedad v Athletic Club result

Full-time · Real Sociedad 3–2 Athletic Club

La Liga ·

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

Match report, in numbers

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

1.25 / 0.88
Goals
against 1.25 / 1.38 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
6.71 / 4.63
Corners
against 5.14 / 4 · 4 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 7 matches
4 / 4
Shots on target
against 4.43 / 4.38 · 1 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 7 matches
2.25 / 1.63
Cards
against 2.25 / 2.25 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
4 yellows
Referee · José Luis Munuera Montero, Spain
2 home / 2 away
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 28 October 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 28 October 2025. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameReal Sociedad for / againstLineAthletic Club for / against
Goals scored
1.25 for · 1.25 against n 8
2.5standard
0.88 for · 1.38 against n 8
Corners won
6.71 for · 5.14 against n 7
9.5standard
4.63 for · 4 against n 8
Shots
12.86 for · 11.86 against n 7
19.5standard
12.5 for · 10.5 against n 8
Shots on target
4 for · 4.43 against n 7
8.5standard
4 for · 4.38 against n 8
Fouls committed
16.29 for · 11.43 against n 7
21.5standard
14.5 for · 12.63 against n 8
Cards shown
2.25 for · 2.25 against n 8
3.5standard
1.63 for · 2.25 against n 8

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
Real Sociedad — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 28 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Carlos Soler n 840.6
35/4
1.74/2
—
Y. Herrera n 867.6
2.76/4
2.77/5
—
Jon Karrikaburu n 835.3
2.64/2
3.86/4
—
Beñat Turrientes n 844.5
2.57/3
14/0
—
J. Aramburu n 877.8
2.36/5
13/2
—
Real Sociedad — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 28 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Jon Karrikaburu n 835.3
3.25/4
1.64/1
A. Zakharyan n 820.8
2.72/1
1.11/1
Mikel Oyarzabal n 886.9
2.68/7
1.77/4
Carlos Soler n 840.6
1.95/2
1.44/1
Y. Herrera n 867.6
1.56/2
0.53/0
Real Sociedad — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 28 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
A. Zakharyan n 820.8
0.51/0
0.51/0
Mikel Oyarzabal n 886.9
0.64/1
00/0
Barrenetxea n 878.6
00/0
0.43/0
Odriozola n 844.4
0.31/0
00/0
Gonçalo Guedes n 843.1
00/0
0.31/0
Real Sociedad — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 28 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Sergio Gómez n 871.5
3.66/5
Aihen Muñoz n 856.8
3.27/4
Y. Herrera n 867.6
36/6
Beñat Turrientes n 844.5
2.85/4
J. Aramburu n 877.8
2.77/4
Real Sociedad — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 28 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Álex Remiro n 890
2.54/4
Athletic Club
Athletic Club — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 28 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Maroan Sannadi n 829
2.76/1
2.36/0
—
Nico Serrano n 835
2.67/1
13/0
—
Gorka Guruzeta n 860.1
2.46/4
1.77/2
—
Alejandro Rego n 830.9
2.23/2
1.13/0
—
Ruíz de Galarreta n 857.4
24/3
0.84/0
—
Athletic Club — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 28 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Gorka Guruzeta n 860.1
2.86/4
1.75/2
Urko Izeta n 850.4
2.24/2
1.14/1
Oihan Sancet n 873.8
27/4
0.63/1
Nico Williams n 873.1
1.76/3
0.63/1
Robert Navarro n 848
1.44/2
0.21/0
Athletic Club — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 28 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Gorka Guruzeta n 860.1
0.62/1
00/0
Mikel Jauregizar n 883.3
0.11/0
0.31/1
Nico Williams n 873.1
0.21/0
0.21/0
Urko Izeta n 850.4
0.42/0
00/0
Alejandro Rego n 830.9
0.41/0
00/0
Athletic Club — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 28 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Alejandro Rego n 830.9
4.77/3
Mikel Vesga n 831.8
3.97/2
Ruíz de Galarreta n 857.4
3.18/6
Lekue n 850.1
2.24/3
Yuri n 875.9
1.95/4
Athletic Club — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 28 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Unai Simón n 890
2.55/4

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Match statistics & details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
Real SociedadAthletic Club
51%Possession49%
1.52Expected goals (xG)0.83
9Shots11
5Shots on target4
3Shots off target5
1Blocked shots2
7Shots inside the box8
6Corners2
3Offsides1
20Fouls8
2Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
2Saves2
363Passes357
74%Pass accuracy77%

Real Sociedad player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Álex Remiro9000000006.9
J. Aramburu90000004Y6.9
Jon Martín9000000006.3
Zubeldia9000000006
Sergio Gómez9000100707.2
Jon Gorrotxategi90102101Y7.3
Mikel Oyarzabal9001102206.9
Carlos Soler8200110106.9
Gonçalo Guedes6310110007.9
Brais Méndez6311222007.3
Barrenetxea4100000106.3
A. Zakharyan sub4100000306.2
Pablo Marín sub2700000006.5
T. Kubo sub2700000106.6
Aihen Muñoz sub800000006.7
Mikel Goti sub800000006.2

Athletic Club player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Unai Simón9000000007.3
Dani Vivian9000110306.3
Aymeric Laporte9000000106.9
Yuri90002122Y6.5
Mikel Jauregizar9000001406.9
Álex Berenguer9000003006.7
Robert Navarro9010111106.9
Gorka Guruzeta9010210007.2
Gorosabel8301001206.7
Ruíz de Galarreta68001003Y7
Oihan Sancet53001002Y6.7
Nico Williams sub3700100006.2
Alejandro Rego sub2200000206.9
Jesús Areso sub1600000006.2

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.)

Recent form
Real SociedadLLDWW
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.4 scored / 1 conceded per game
Athletic ClubLWDWL
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.2 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Real Sociedad 2 · 1 draw · Athletic Club 3 · 2.17 goals/game
  • 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
League standing · 2025/26
Real Sociedad#10 pos46 pts38 pl-2 GD
Athletic Club#12 pos45 pts38 pl-15 GD
Goals per game
Real Sociedad scored1.55
Athletic Club scored1.13
Real Sociedad conceded1.61
Athletic Club conceded1.53

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.

Brais Méndez 37' · 0.52 xGGorka Guruzeta 35' · 0.08 xGDani Vivian 78' · 0.06 xGMikel Oyarzabal 25' · 0.06 xGSergio Gómez 29' · 0.05 xGInigo Ruiz de Galarreta 58' · 0.05 xGRoberto Navarro 74' · 0.05 xGNico Williams 70' · 0.05 xGYuri 88' · 0.04 xGYuri 49' · 0.03 xGJon Gorrotxategi 91' · 0.03 xGCarlos Soler 18' · 0.02 xGInigo Ruiz de Galarreta 63' · 0.02 xGGonçalo Guedes 47' · 0.02 xGOihan Sancet 1' · 0.02 xGBrais Méndez 37' · 0.93 xG · goalRoberto Navarro 78' · 0.67 xG · goalJon Gorrotxategi 91' · 0.42 xG · goalGonçalo Guedes 46' · 0.28 xG · goalGorka Guruzeta 41' · 0.11 xG · goal
Real Sociedad (attacking right)Athletic Club (attacking left)mark size = expected goals
TeamShotsGoalsxG
Real Sociedad932.32
Athletic Club1121.17

Shot locations and expected-goals values from per-shot data. Per-shot tables, situation and shot-type breakdowns are part of TACTIX Pro.

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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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