Real Sociedad 3-1 Rayo Vallecano
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Real Sociedad won: Real Sociedad 3-1 Rayo Vallecano in the Copa del Rey (Round 1/8) on Thu, 16 Jan 2025 at Reale Arena, Donostia-San Sebastián. Real Sociedad goals: Mikel Oyarzabal 23', Jon Olasagasti 45'+1, Sergio Gomez 79'. Rayo Vallecano goals: Oscar Trejo 45'+7 (pen). Sent off: Alfonso Espino (77'). Expected goals: 1.18-1.19. Possession: 49-51. Player of the match: Takefusa Kubo (8.6).
Match report
Real Sociedad beat Rayo Vallecano 3-1
Real Sociedad got the better of Rayo Vallecano 3-1 at Reale Arena on Thursday 16 January in Copa del Rey.
Mikel Oyarzabal put Real Sociedad ahead on 23' (1-0), Jon Olasagasti made it 2-0 on 45+1', Oscar Trejo pulled one back for Rayo Vallecano from the penalty spot on 45+7' (2-1) and Sergio Gomez made it 3-1 on 79'.
Alfonso Espino (Rayo Vallecano) was sent off on 77'.
Real Sociedad had 49% of the ball, shots were 14-12 (5-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.18-1.19.
Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 27,816. Referee: Francisco José Hernández Maeso.
Match stats
| Real Sociedad | Rayo Vallecano | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 49 | 51 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.18 | 1.19 |
| Total shots | 14 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 29 | 10 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 298 (77%) | 309 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total shots | 14 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 6 |
Lineups
Real Sociedad (4-1-4-1): Alex Remiro, Jon Aramburu, Igor Zubeldia, Nayef Aguerd, Aihen Munoz, Martin Zubimendi, Takefusa Kubo, Jon Olasagasti, Luka Sucic, Ander Barrenetxea, Mikel Oyarzabal
Rayo Vallecano (4-2-3-1): Dani Cárdenas, Iván Balliu, Aridane Hernández, Florian Lejeune, Alfonso Espino, Pedro Diaz, Oscar Valentin, Jorge de Frutos, Oscar Trejo, Álvaro Garcia, Randy Nteka
Key events
- 17' · Yellow card · Alfonso Espino (Rayo Vallecano)
- 23' · Goal · Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad)
- 43' · Yellow card · Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad)
- 45'+1 · Goal · Jon Olasagasti (Real Sociedad)
- 45'+7 · Goal · Oscar Trejo (Rayo Vallecano)
- 59' · Yellow card · Florian Lejeune (Rayo Vallecano)
- 65' · Substitution · Adrián Embarba for Oscar Trejo (Rayo Vallecano)
- 65' · Substitution · Unai Lopez for Pedro Diaz (Rayo Vallecano)
- 65' · Substitution · Isi Palazon for Jorge de Frutos (Rayo Vallecano)
- 68' · Substitution · Brais Méndez for Ander Barrenetxea (Real Sociedad)
- 68' · Substitution · Sergio Gomez for Luka Sucic (Real Sociedad)
- 70' · Substitution · Benat Turrientes for Jon Olasagasti (Real Sociedad)
- 72' · Substitution · Sergio Camello for Randy Nteka (Rayo Vallecano)
- 77' · Red card · Alfonso Espino (Rayo Vallecano)
- 79' · Goal · Sergio Gomez (Real Sociedad)
- 81' · Yellow card · Isi Palazon (Rayo Vallecano)
- 82' · Substitution · Orri Oskarsson for Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad)
- 82' · Substitution · Pep Chavarria for Álvaro Garcia (Rayo Vallecano)
- 89' · Substitution · Sheraldo Becker for Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad)
All-time head-to-head
40 league meetings since 1993: Real Sociedad 14, draws 13, Rayo Vallecano 13.
Questions
Who won Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano?
Real Sociedad won, 3-1 (Copa del Rey) on Thu, 16 Jan 2025.
When and where is Real Sociedad vs Rayo Vallecano?
Thu, 16 Jan 2025, 18:30 UTC at Reale Arena, Donostia-San Sebastián, Copa del Rey.
What is the head-to-head record between Real Sociedad and Rayo Vallecano?
In 40 league meetings since 1993: Real Sociedad 14 wins, 13 draws, Rayo Vallecano 13 wins (goals 65-59).