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Real Sociedad v Barcelona result

Full-time · Real Sociedad 2–1 Barcelona

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Real Sociedad 2–1 Barcelona — Real Sociedad won this La Liga match.

Match report, in numbers

What xG said

xG said Barcelona: 3.97 to 1.56 in expected goals, from 25 shots to 7, ahead on xG from the first minute (per-shot expected goals for this match). The result went the other way.

The result

Real Sociedad beat Barcelona 2–1 in La Liga on Sunday 18 January. Real Sociedad have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions. Barcelona have scored in 12 consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Real Sociedad led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Real Sociedad: Mikel Oyarzabal (32’, assisted by Gonçalo Guedes) and Gonçalo Guedes (71’, assisted by Carlos Soler); Barcelona: Marcus Rashford (70’, assisted by Lamine Yamal). Carlos Soler (88’) was sent off.

Discipline

J. Manzano showed seven yellow cards and one red — against 5.1 yellows a game across the last 9 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Real Sociedad: Beñat Turrientes (37’), J. Aramburu (51’) and Zubeldia (78’); Barcelona: Eric García (76’), R. Lewandowski (83’), Fermín (85’) and F. de Jong (90+10’).

What it changes

Real Sociedad move up from 10th to eighth (20 league matches played). Real Sociedad have scored 59 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 38 games). Real Sociedad have conceded 61 goals, the second-most (shared) of the 20 clubs.

Barcelona stay first after this result (20 league matches played). Barcelona have scored 95 goals, the most of the 20 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 38 games). Barcelona have conceded 36 goals, the second-fewest of the 20 clubs.

Real Sociedad are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) 12.8, Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad) 10.9 and Pedri (Barcelona) 7.1 led the match.

Next up

Real Sociedad next travel to Racing Santander on 22 November 2026.

Barcelona next host Villarreal on 22 November 2026.

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

Next for Real Sociedad: Racing Santander v Real Sociedad, Sunday 22 November — the preview. Next for Barcelona: Barcelona v Villarreal, Sunday 22 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Real Sociedad 2–1 Barcelona · La Liga
  • Referee: J. Manzano
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Real Sociedad 2 · draws 0 · Barcelona 4 · 2.33 goals/game
  • Recent form: Real Sociedad 2W 3D 0L · Barcelona 5W 0D 0L

Real Sociedad 2–1 Barcelona (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

1.38 / 2.5
Goals
against 1.13 / 0.38 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5.67 / 8.13
Corners
against 4.17 / 3.38 · 2 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 6 matches
5 / 6.88
Shots on target
against 2.67 / 4.5 · 2 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 6 matches
1.86 / 1
Cards
against 2.86 / 2.13 · 3 of the last 4 over 3.5
over 7 matches
5.11 yellows
Referee · J. Manzano
27.33 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 9 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 15 January 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 15 January 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. 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 / againstLineBarcelona for / against
Goals scored
1.38 for · 1.13 against n 8
2.5standard
2.5 for · 0.38 against n 8
Corners won
5.67 for · 4.17 against n 6
9.5standard
8.13 for · 3.38 against n 8
Shots
13.17 for · 11.17 against n 6
19.5standard
18 for · 8.75 against n 8
Shots on target
5 for · 2.67 against n 6
8.5standard
6.88 for · 4.5 against n 8
Fouls committed
15.5 for · 13.67 against n 6
21.5standard
10.38 for · 10.25 against n 8
Cards shown
1.86 for · 2.86 against n 7
3.5standard
1 for · 2.13 against n 8

Referee: J. Manzano — 5.11 yellow cards a game, 0.11 red cards, 27.33 fouls over 9 matches.

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Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad Goalkeeper

Real Sociedad — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
Álex Remiro19901710 min392.1 /90271.4 /9000 /90
Real Sociedad — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Real Sociedad before kick-off, to 15 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Álex Remiro n 890
1.95/1

Real Sociedad Defensive

Real Sociedad — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
Sergio Gómez19721372 min614 /90191.2 /9020.1 /90875.7 /90261.7 /9010.1 /90
J. Aramburu18851533 min613.6 /90231.4 /9040.2 /901307.6 /90382.2 /9060.4 /90
Zubeldia15901350 min191.3 /90140.9 /9080.5 /90513.4 /90241.6 /9050.3 /90
Jon Martín12901080 min121 /90161.3 /90121 /90685.7 /90131.1 /9030.3 /90
D. Ćaleta-Car12841002 min80.7 /90111 /9080.7 /90504.5 /90141.3 /9040.4 /90
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Real Sociedad — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Real Sociedad before kick-off, to 15 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Álex Remiro n 890
00/0
0.11/0
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Sergio Gómez n 869.8
1.64/3
0.64/0
J. Koundé
Brais Méndez n 870.8
2.98/5
1.44/3
Lamine Yamal
J. Aramburu n 889.9
27/4
2.46/6
Eric García
Jon Gorrotxategi n 880.4
1.35/3
15/1
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Real Sociedad — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Real Sociedad before kick-off, to 15 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Sergio Gómez n 869.8
3.57/7
Brais Méndez n 870.8
2.26/4
J. Aramburu n 889.9
3.98/8
Jon Gorrotxategi n 880.4
2.27/4
T. Kubo n 879.5
2.58/5
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Real Sociedad Attacking

Real Sociedad — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Mikel Oyarzabal16881409 min50.3 /9030.2 /90362.3 /90201.3 /90261.7 /90181.1 /90
U. Sadiq346138 min00 /9000 /9021.3 /9000 /9010.7 /9000 /90
O. Óskarsson337112 min10.8 /9000 /9032.4 /9021.6 /9010.8 /9010.8 /90
Jon Karrikaburu334103 min00 /9000 /9021.7 /9010.9 /9010.9 /9000 /90
Brais Méndez19651228 min40.3 /9020.1 /90191.4 /90131 /90181.3 /90151.1 /90
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Real Sociedad — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Real Sociedad before kick-off, to 15 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Álex Remiro n 890
00/0
00/0
Sergio Gómez n 869.8
00/0
00/0
Brais Méndez n 870.8
1.77/1
16/0
J. Aramburu n 889.9
0.65/0
0.43/0
Jon Gorrotxategi n 880.4
0.11/0
00/0
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Real Sociedad — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Real Sociedad before kick-off, to 15 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Álex Remiro n 890
00/0
00/0
Sergio Gómez n 869.8
00/0
00/0
Brais Méndez n 870.8
0.32/0
00/0
J. Aramburu n 889.9
0.11/0
00/0
Jon Gorrotxategi n 880.4
00/0
0.11/0
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Barcelona

Barcelona Goalkeeper

Barcelona — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
Joan García19901710 min573 /90160.8 /9000 /90
W. Szczęsny990810 min262.9 /90171.9 /9010.1 /90
Barcelona — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Barcelona before kick-off, to 15 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Joan García n 890
3.98/6
W. Szczęsny n 890
3.15/4

Barcelona Defensive

Barcelona — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
Eric García26832168 min532.2 /90351.5 /9060.2 /901084.5 /90341.4 /9020.1 /90
J. Koundé26822121 min542.3 /90251.1 /90130.6 /901365.8 /90200.8 /9040.2 /90
Pau Cubarsí Paredes24852044 min301.3 /90210.9 /9080.4 /90904 /90200.9 /9010 /90
Alejandro Balde24731752 min331.7 /9050.3 /9090.5 /90894.6 /90150.8 /9030.2 /90
Gerard Martín20671336 min271.8 /90201.3 /9080.5 /90694.6 /9080.5 /9050.3 /90
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Barcelona — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Barcelona before kick-off, to 15 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
M. Rashford n 848.6
1.24/1
1.96/1
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Eric García n 885
1.77/4
0.97/0
J. Aramburu
J. Koundé n 879.3
0.63/1
0.64/0
Sergio Gómez
Pau Cubarsí Paredes n 882.4
14/2
0.74/1
—
Lamine Yamal n 880.8
1.13/2
2.47/5
Brais Méndez
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Barcelona — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Barcelona before kick-off, to 15 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
M. Rashford n 848.6
0.94/0
Eric García n 885
2.37/5
J. Koundé n 879.3
2.67/6
Pau Cubarsí Paredes n 882.4
0.53/1
Lamine Yamal n 880.8
1.47/2
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Barcelona Attacking

Barcelona — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Ferran Torres24651556 min150.9 /9010.1 /90432.5 /90281.6 /90221.3 /9080.5 /90
R. Lewandowski20511019 min100.9 /9010.1 /90312.7 /90211.9 /90121.1 /9060.5 /90
R. Bardghji1041414 min20.4 /9040.9 /90132.8 /9092 /90122.6 /90183.9 /90
Toni Fernández14545 min00 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9012 /9000 /90
M. Rashford28621725 min70.4 /9080.4 /90542.8 /90291.5 /90412.1 /90251.3 /90
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Barcelona — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Barcelona before kick-off, to 15 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. Rashford n 848.6
2.55/2
1.94/2
Eric García n 885
0.94/2
0.42/1
J. Koundé n 879.3
0.42/1
0.42/1
Pau Cubarsí Paredes n 882.4
0.31/1
00/0
Lamine Yamal n 880.8
2.26/5
1.45/4
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Barcelona — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Barcelona before kick-off, to 15 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. Rashford n 848.6
0.21/0
0.21/0
Eric García n 885
00/0
00/0
J. Koundé n 879.3
0.31/1
00/0
Pau Cubarsí Paredes n 882.4
00/0
00/0
Lamine Yamal n 880.8
0.32/0
0.32/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
Real SociedadBarcelona
28%Possession72%
1.01Expected goals (xG)3.68
7Shots25
6Shots on target9
1Shots off target11
1Blocked shots5
5Shots inside the box18
6Corners8
4Offsides3
13Fouls8
3Yellow cards4
1Red cards0
8Saves3
223Passes604
66%Pass accuracy89%

Real Sociedad Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Álex Remiro9000000008.3
Jon Martín9000000106.7
Zubeldia90001101Y6.6
Gonçalo Guedes9011221407.6
Mikel Oyarzabal9010210207.3
Carlos Soler88011125R7.2
J. Aramburu82000002Y6.2
Sergio Gómez6900000306.7
T. Kubo6900001006.6
Beñat Turrientes58001101Y6.7
Brais Méndez5800000006.2
Odriozola sub3200001006.7
Jon Gorrotxategi sub3200000006.9
Aihen Muñoz sub2100001206.7
Barrenetxea sub2100000006.2
D. Ćaleta-Car sub800000006.6

Barcelona Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Joan García9000000006.7
Eric García90001002Y6.6
Fermín90001021Y6.9
F. de Jong90000003Y7
Pedri9000213207.6
Lamine Yamal9001417109.3
J. Koundé8500100006.3
Pau Cubarsí Paredes8500000207.2
Dani Olmo6300632206.9
Alejandro Balde6200103006.2
Ferran Torres6200110006.3
João Cancelo sub2800001206.9
R. Lewandowski sub28001100Y6.3
M. Rashford sub2710111007.2
R. Bardghji sub1400111006.3
Gerard Martín sub1300002006.7

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 Barcelona — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Real SociedadWDDWD
Last 5: 2W 3D 0L · 1.6 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
BarcelonaWWWWW
Last 5: 5W 0D 0L · 2.8 scored / 0.4 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Real Sociedad 2 · 0 draws · Barcelona 4 · 2.33 goals/game
  • 2025-09-28 Barcelona 2–1 Real Sociedad
  • 2025-03-02 Barcelona 4–0 Real Sociedad
  • 2024-11-10 Real Sociedad 1–0 Barcelona
  • 2024-05-13 Barcelona 2–0 Real Sociedad
  • 2023-11-04 Real Sociedad 0–1 Barcelona
  • 2023-05-20 Barcelona 1–2 Real Sociedad
League standing · 2025/26
Real Sociedad#10 pos46 pts38 pl-2 GD
Barcelona#1 pos94 pts38 pl+59 GD
Goals per game
Real Sociedad scored1.55
Barcelona scored2.5
Real Sociedad conceded1.61
Barcelona conceded0.95

Shot Map and Expected Goals

Real Sociedad 1.56 xG from 7 shots, Barcelona 3.97 from 25. 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.

Mikel Oyarzabal 73' · 0.62 xGDani Olmo 22' · 0.49 xGDani Olmo 46' · 0.45 xGPedri 1' · 0.41 xGJules Koundé 84' · 0.40 xGRobert Lewandowski 65' · 0.40 xGDani Olmo 48' · 0.33 xGPedri 1' · 0.13 xGGonçalo Guedes 24' · 0.12 xGEric Garcia 48' · 0.11 xGCarlos Soler 70' · 0.09 xGFermín López 91' · 0.09 xGLamine Yamal 46' · 0.08 xGLamine Yamal 56' · 0.08 xGFerrán Torres 51' · 0.07 xGLamine Yamal 23' · 0.07 xGRobert Lewandowski 98' · 0.06 xGÁlex Balde 47' · 0.05 xGFermín López 3' · 0.04 xGBeñat Turrientes 35' · 0.03 xGLamine Yamal 47' · 0.03 xGIgor Zubeldia 75' · 0.03 xGDani Olmo 12' · 0.03 xGDani Olmo 3' · 0.03 xGDani Olmo 36' · 0.02 xGRoony Bardghji 96' · 0.02 xGJules Koundé 42' · 0.02 xGLamine Yamal 95' · 0.02 xGFermín López 51' · 0.02 xGMarcus Rashford 69' · 0.50 xG · goalMikel Oyarzabal 31' · 0.35 xG · goalGonçalo Guedes 70' · 0.30 xG · goal
Real Sociedad (attacking right)Barcelona (attacking left)mark size = expected goals
TeamShotsGoalsxG
Real Sociedad721.56
Barcelona2513.97

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

Expected Goals Race

At half-time, Barcelona led on xG, 1.24 to 0.51. At full time, Barcelona led on xG, 3.97 to 1.56. The widest gap was 2.86 xG to Barcelona, in the 69th minute.

xG timeline (cumulative)
4.02.000′15′30′45′60′75′90′105′MinutesCumulative xGGoal - Real Sociedad 31 minGoal - Barcelona 69 minGoal - Real Sociedad 70 min
Real Sociedad 1.56 xGBarcelona 3.97 xGdots = goals · 32 shots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Real Sociedad and Barcelona?
In their last 6 meetings, Real Sociedad won 2, Barcelona won 4 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.33 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Real Sociedad and Barcelona?
Recent form — Real Sociedad 2W 3D 0L; Barcelona 5W 0D 0L.

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