Real Sociedad 2-1 Espanyol
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Real Sociedad won: Real Sociedad 2-1 Espanyol in the LaLiga (Round 23) on Sun, 9 Feb 2025 at Reale Arena, Donostia-San Sebastián. Real Sociedad goals: Sheraldo Becker 1', Brais Méndez 84'. Espanyol goals: Javier Puado 53' (pen). Expected goals: 1.66-0.87. Possession: 70-30. Player of the match: Jon Aramburu (8).
Match report
Real Sociedad beat Espanyol 2-1
Real Sociedad squeezed past Espanyol 2-1 at Reale Arena on Sunday 9 February in LaLiga.
Sheraldo Becker put Real Sociedad ahead on 1' (1-0), Javier Puado levelled for Espanyol from the penalty spot on 53' (1-1) and Brais Méndez restored Real Sociedad's lead on 84' (2-1).
Real Sociedad had 70% of the ball, shots were 13-4 (3-1 on target) and expected goals finished 1.66-0.87.
Jon Aramburu (Real Sociedad) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 29,478. Referee: Javier Alberola Rojas.
Match stats
| Real Sociedad | Espanyol | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 70 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.66 | 0.87 |
| Total shots | 13 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 8 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 463 (84%) | 167 (68%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 6 | 0 |
| Total shots | 13 | 4 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 3 |
Lineups
Real Sociedad (4-1-4-1): Alex Remiro, Jon Aramburu, Aritz Elustondo, Nayef Aguerd, Javi Lopez, Martin Zubimendi, Sheraldo Becker, Pablo Marin, Luka Sucic, Sergio Gomez, Orri Oskarsson
Espanyol (4-2-3-1): Joan Garcia, Omar El Hilali, Marash Kumbulla, Fernando Calero, Leandro Cabrera, Álvaro Aguado, Alex Kral, Javier Puado, Edu Exposito, Antoniu Roca, Roberto Fernández
Key events
- 1' · Goal · Sheraldo Becker (Real Sociedad)
- 40' · Yellow card · Álvaro Aguado (Espanyol)
- 46' · Substitution · Alejo Veliz for Edu Exposito (Espanyol)
- 46' · Substitution · Jofre Carreras for Antoniu Roca (Espanyol)
- 51' · Yellow card · Nayef Aguerd (Real Sociedad)
- 53' · Goal · Javier Puado (Espanyol)
- 62' · Substitution · Ander Barrenetxea for Sergio Gomez (Real Sociedad)
- 62' · Substitution · Mikel Oyarzabal for Orri Oskarsson (Real Sociedad)
- 62' · Substitution · Jon Olasagasti for Pablo Marin (Real Sociedad)
- 70' · Substitution · Álvaro Tejero for Roberto Fernández (Espanyol)
- 76' · Substitution · Takefusa Kubo for Sheraldo Becker (Real Sociedad)
- 80' · Substitution · Brais Méndez for Luka Sucic (Real Sociedad)
- 82' · Substitution · Rafel Bauza for Álvaro Aguado (Espanyol)
- 84' · Goal · Brais Méndez (Real Sociedad)
- 87' · Substitution · Walid Cheddira for Fernando Calero (Espanyol)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Leandro Cabrera (Espanyol)
All-time head-to-head
55 league meetings since 1995: Real Sociedad 26, draws 15, Espanyol 14.
Questions
Who won Real Sociedad vs Espanyol?
Real Sociedad won, 2-1 (LaLiga) on Sun, 9 Feb 2025.
When and where is Real Sociedad vs Espanyol?
Sun, 9 Feb 2025, 17:30 UTC at Reale Arena, Donostia-San Sebastián, LaLiga.
What is the head-to-head record between Real Sociedad and Espanyol?
In 55 league meetings since 1995: Real Sociedad 26 wins, 15 draws, Espanyol 14 wins (goals 72-56).