Real Sociedad 1-0 Villarreal
Updated
Real Sociedad won: Real Sociedad 1-0 Villarreal in the LaLiga (Round 19) on Mon, 13 Jan 2025 at Reale Arena, Donostia-San Sebastián. Real Sociedad goals: Takefusa Kubo 51'. Expected goals: 0.66-1.17. Possession: 57-43. Player of the match: Alex Remiro (8.6).
Match report
Real Sociedad beat Villarreal 1-0
Real Sociedad edged Villarreal 1-0 at Reale Arena on Monday 13 January in LaLiga.
Takefusa Kubo put Real Sociedad ahead on 51' (1-0).
Real Sociedad had 57% of the ball, shots were 6-15 (3-5 on target) and expected goals finished 0.66-1.17. Villarreal created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Alex Remiro (Real Sociedad) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 20,855. Referee: César Soto Grado.
Match stats
| Real Sociedad | Villarreal | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 57 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.66 | 1.17 |
| Total shots | 6 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 19 | 35 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 396 (85%) | 257 (76%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 7 |
| Total shots | 6 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 2 | 11 |
Lineups
Real Sociedad (4-4-2): Alex Remiro, Jon Aramburu, Aritz Elustondo, Nayef Aguerd, Aihen Munoz, Takefusa Kubo, Martin Zubimendi, Luka Sucic, Sergio Gomez, Mikel Oyarzabal, Brais Méndez
Villarreal (4-4-2): Luiz Junior, Kiko, Juan Foyth, Willy Kambwala, Sergi Cardona, Santi Comesana, Pape Gueye, Daniel Parejo, Denis Suárez, Álex Baena, Thierno Barry
Key events
- 51' · Goal · Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad)
- 61' · Substitution · Gerard Moreno for Santi Comesana (Villarreal)
- 61' · Substitution · Pau Cabanes for Denis Suárez (Villarreal)
- 63' · Substitution · Ander Barrenetxea for Sergio Gomez (Real Sociedad)
- 65' · Yellow card · Álex Baena (Villarreal)
- 70' · Yellow card · Jon Aramburu (Real Sociedad)
- 73' · Substitution · Jon Pacheco for Aritz Elustondo (Real Sociedad)
- 73' · Substitution · Jon Olasagasti for Brais Méndez (Real Sociedad)
- 78' · Yellow card · Juan Foyth (Villarreal)
- 83' · Substitution · Orri Oskarsson for Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad)
- 83' · Substitution · Pablo Marin for Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad)
- 90' · Yellow card · Ander Barrenetxea (Real Sociedad)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Aihen Munoz (Real Sociedad)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad)
All-time head-to-head
44 league meetings since 2000: Real Sociedad 12, draws 11, Villarreal 21.
Questions
Who won Real Sociedad vs Villarreal?
Real Sociedad won, 1-0 (LaLiga) on Mon, 13 Jan 2025.
When and where is Real Sociedad vs Villarreal?
Mon, 13 Jan 2025, 20:00 UTC at Reale Arena, Donostia-San Sebastián, LaLiga.
What is the head-to-head record between Real Sociedad and Villarreal?
In 44 league meetings since 2000: Real Sociedad 12 wins, 11 draws, Villarreal 21 wins (goals 47-68).