Real Sociedad 5-2 FC Midtjylland
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Real Sociedad won: Real Sociedad 5-2 FC Midtjylland in the Europa League (Round 1/16) on Thu, 20 Feb 2025 at Reale Arena, Donostia-San Sebastián. Real Sociedad goals: Brais Méndez 5', Luka Sucic 18', Luka Sucic 45'+2, Mikel Oyarzabal 73' (pen), Orri Oskarsson 90'. FC Midtjylland goals: Adam Buksa 24' (pen), Dario Osorio 38'. Sent off: Dani Silva (70'). Expected goals: 4.59-1.17. Possession: 53-47. Player of the match: Luka Sucic (8.6).
Match report
Real Sociedad rout FC Midtjylland 5-2
Real Sociedad thrashed FC Midtjylland 5-2 at Reale Arena on Thursday 20 February in the Europa League.
Brais Méndez put Real Sociedad ahead on 5' (1-0), Luka Sucic made it 2-0 on 18', Adam Buksa pulled one back for FC Midtjylland from the penalty spot on 24' (2-1), Dario Osorio levelled for FC Midtjylland on 38' (2-2), Luka Sucic restored Real Sociedad's lead on 45+2' (3-2), Mikel Oyarzabal made it 4-2 from the penalty spot on 73' and Orri Oskarsson made it 5-2 on 90'.
Dani Silva (FC Midtjylland) was sent off on 70'.
Real Sociedad had 53% of the ball, shots were 22-8 (10-3 on target) and expected goals finished 4.59-1.17. Real Sociedad were the better side on chances, too.
Luka Sucic (Real Sociedad) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 27,728. Referee: Serdar Gözübüyük.
Match stats
| Real Sociedad | FC Midtjylland | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 53 | 47 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.59 | 1.17 |
| Total shots | 22 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 27 | 26 |
| Big chances | 7 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 262 (80%) | 205 (71%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 7 | 6 |
| Total shots | 22 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 16 | 6 |
Lineups
Real Sociedad (4-3-3): Alex Remiro, Aritz Elustondo, Igor Zubeldia, Nayef Aguerd, Aihen Munoz, Brais Méndez, Jon Olasagasti, Luka Sucic, Takefusa Kubo, Mikel Oyarzabal, Ander Barrenetxea
FC Midtjylland (4-3-3): Jonas Lössl, Joel Andersson, Ousmane Diao, Mads Bech, Paulinho, Pedro Bravo, Dani Silva, Denil Castillo, Dario Osorio, Adam Buksa, Aral Simsir
Key events
- 5' · Goal · Brais Méndez (Real Sociedad)
- 18' · Goal · Luka Sucic (Real Sociedad)
- 24' · Goal · Adam Buksa (FC Midtjylland)
- 31' · Yellow card · Adam Buksa (FC Midtjylland)
- 38' · Goal · Dario Osorio (FC Midtjylland)
- 42' · Yellow card · Paulinho (FC Midtjylland)
- 45'+2 · Goal · Luka Sucic (Real Sociedad)
- 46' · Substitution · Juninho for Mads Bech (FC Midtjylland)
- 46' · Substitution · Kevin Mbabu for Joel Andersson (FC Midtjylland)
- 48' · Substitution · Pablo Marin for Luka Sucic (Real Sociedad)
- 60' · Substitution · Victor Bak for Paulinho (FC Midtjylland)
- 66' · Yellow card · Jon Olasagasti (Real Sociedad)
- 67' · Substitution · Benat Turrientes for Jon Olasagasti (Real Sociedad)
- 67' · Substitution · Sheraldo Becker for Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad)
- 70' · Red card · Dani Silva (FC Midtjylland)
- 73' · Goal · Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad)
- 74' · Substitution · Franculino for Dario Osorio (FC Midtjylland)
- 74' · Substitution · Valdemar Byskov for Aral Simsir (FC Midtjylland)
- 83' · Substitution · Arsen Zakharyan for Ander Barrenetxea (Real Sociedad)
- 83' · Substitution · Orri Oskarsson for Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad)
- 90' · Goal · Orri Oskarsson (Real Sociedad)
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Questions
Who won Real Sociedad vs FC Midtjylland?
Real Sociedad won, 5-2 (Europa League) on Thu, 20 Feb 2025.
When and where is Real Sociedad vs FC Midtjylland?
Thu, 20 Feb 2025, 20:00 UTC at Reale Arena, Donostia-San Sebastián, Europa League.