Real Sociedad 3-2 Athletic Bilbao
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Real Sociedad won: Real Sociedad 3-2 Athletic Bilbao in the LaLiga (Round 11) on Sat, 1 Nov 2025 at Estadio Municipal de Anoeta, Donostia-San Sebastián. Real Sociedad goals: Brais Méndez 38', Goncalo Guedes 47', Jon Gorrotxategi 90'+2. Athletic Bilbao goals: Gorka Guruzeta 42', Robert Navarro 79'. Expected goals: 1.52-0.83. Possession: 51-49. Player of the match: Brais Méndez (8.5).
Match report
Real Sociedad beat Athletic Bilbao 3-2
Real Sociedad narrowly beat Athletic Bilbao 3-2 at Estadio Municipal de Anoeta on Saturday 1 November in LaLiga.
Brais Méndez put Real Sociedad ahead on 38' (1-0), Gorka Guruzeta levelled for Athletic Bilbao on 42' (1-1), Goncalo Guedes restored Real Sociedad's lead on 47' (2-1), Robert Navarro levelled for Athletic Bilbao on 79' (2-2) and Jon Gorrotxategi restored Real Sociedad's lead on 90+2' (3-2).
Jon Gorrotxategi's 90+2' strike proved decisive.
Real Sociedad had 51% of the ball, shots were 9-11 (5-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.52-0.83.
Brais Méndez (Real Sociedad) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 37,685. Referee: José Luis Munuera Montero.
Match stats
| Real Sociedad | Athletic Bilbao | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 51 | 49 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.52 | 0.83 |
| Total shots | 9 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 21 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 267 (74%) | 276 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total shots | 9 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 8 |
Lineups
Real Sociedad (4-3-3): Alex Remiro, Jon Aramburu, Jon Martin, Igor Zubeldia, Sergio Gomez, Carlos Soler, Jon Gorrotxategi, Brais Méndez, Goncalo Guedes, Mikel Oyarzabal, Ander Barrenetxea
Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1): Unai Simon, Andoni Gorosabel, Daniel Vivian, Aymeric Laporte, Yuri Berchiche, Mikel Jauregizar, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Alex Berenguer, Oihan Sancet, Robert Navarro, Gorka Guruzeta
Key events
- 38' · Goal · Brais Méndez (Real Sociedad)
- 41' · Substitution · Arsen Zakharyan for Ander Barrenetxea (Real Sociedad)
- 42' · Goal · Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic Bilbao)
- 47' · Goal · Goncalo Guedes (Real Sociedad)
- 53' · Substitution · Nico Williams for Oihan Sancet (Athletic Bilbao)
- 63' · Substitution · Pablo Marin for Brais Méndez (Real Sociedad)
- 63' · Substitution · Takefusa Kubo for Goncalo Guedes (Real Sociedad)
- 65' · Yellow card · Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta (Athletic Bilbao)
- 68' · Substitution · Alejandro Rego for Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta (Athletic Bilbao)
- 77' · Yellow card · Jon Gorrotxategi (Real Sociedad)
- 79' · Goal · Robert Navarro (Athletic Bilbao)
- 82' · Substitution · Mikel Goti for Carlos Soler (Real Sociedad)
- 82' · Substitution · Aihen Munoz for Arsen Zakharyan (Real Sociedad)
- 83' · Substitution · Jesus Areso for Andoni Gorosabel (Athletic Bilbao)
- 90'+2 · Goal · Jon Gorrotxategi (Real Sociedad)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Yuri Berchiche (Athletic Bilbao)
- 90'+9 · Yellow card · Oihan Sancet (Athletic Bilbao)
- 90'+9 · Yellow card · Jon Aramburu (Real Sociedad)
All-time head-to-head
60 league meetings since 1994: Real Sociedad 20, draws 22, Athletic Bilbao 18.
Questions
Who won Real Sociedad vs Athletic Bilbao?
Real Sociedad won, 3-2 (LaLiga) on Sat, 1 Nov 2025.
When and where is Real Sociedad vs Athletic Bilbao?
Sat, 1 Nov 2025, 17:30 UTC at Estadio Municipal de Anoeta, Donostia-San Sebastián, LaLiga.
What is the head-to-head record between Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao?
In 60 league meetings since 1994: Real Sociedad 20 wins, 22 draws, Athletic Bilbao 18 wins (goals 78-73).