Athletic Bilbao 1-1 Real Sociedad
Updated
It finished level: Athletic Bilbao 1-1 Real Sociedad in the LaLiga (Round 22) on Sun, 1 Feb 2026 at Estadio de San Mamés, Bilbao. Athletic Bilbao goals: Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta 88'. Real Sociedad goals: Goncalo Guedes 37'. Sent off: Brais Méndez (83'). Expected goals: 0.97-1.66. Possession: 55-45. Player of the match: Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta (8.4).
Match report
Athletic Bilbao 1-1 Real Sociedad: match report
Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Estadio de San Mamés on Sunday 1 February in LaLiga.
Goncalo Guedes put Real Sociedad ahead on 37' (0-1) and Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta levelled for Athletic Bilbao on 88' (1-1).
Brais Méndez (Real Sociedad) was sent off on 83'.
Athletic Bilbao had 55% of the ball, shots were 19-8 (4-6 on target) and expected goals finished 0.97-1.66.
Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta (Athletic Club) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 48,020. Referee: Guillermo Cuadra Fernández.
Match stats
| Athletic Bilbao | Real Sociedad | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 55 | 45 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.97 | 1.66 |
| Total shots | 19 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 44 | 10 |
| Big chances | 1 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 333 (79%) | 273 (76%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 2 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total shots | 19 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 9 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 6 |
Lineups
Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1): Unai Simon, Jesus Areso, Aitor Paredes, Yuri Berchiche, Adama Boiro, Alejandro Rego, Mikel Jauregizar, Alex Berenguer, Unai Gomez, Nico Williams, Gorka Guruzeta
Real Sociedad (4-4-2): Alex Remiro, Jon Aramburu, Jon Martin, Igor Zubeldia, Sergio Gomez, Goncalo Guedes, Jon Gorrotxategi, Carlos Soler, Pablo Marin, Luka Sucic, Mikel Oyarzabal
Key events
- 23' · Yellow card · Igor Zubeldia (Real Sociedad)
- 37' · Goal · Goncalo Guedes (Real Sociedad)
- 46' · Substitution · Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta for Alejandro Rego (Athletic Bilbao)
- 51' · Yellow card · Jon Martin (Real Sociedad)
- 56' · Yellow card · Yuri Berchiche (Athletic Bilbao)
- 62' · Substitution · Robert Navarro for Unai Gomez (Athletic Bilbao)
- 63' · Substitution · Brais Méndez for Luka Sucic (Real Sociedad)
- 63' · Substitution · Benat Turrientes for Jon Gorrotxategi (Real Sociedad)
- 69' · Yellow card · Jesus Areso (Athletic Bilbao)
- 72' · Substitution · Inaki Williams for Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
- 72' · Substitution · Urko Izeta for Alex Berenguer (Athletic Bilbao)
- 75' · Yellow card · Urko Izeta (Athletic Bilbao)
- 77' · Substitution · Wesley for Goncalo Guedes (Real Sociedad)
- 77' · Substitution · Orri Oskarsson for Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad)
- 79' · Substitution · Andoni Gorosabel for Jesus Areso (Athletic Bilbao)
- 83' · Red card · Brais Méndez (Real Sociedad)
- 84' · Yellow card · Aitor Paredes (Athletic Bilbao)
- 85' · Substitution · Aihen Munoz for Pablo Marin (Real Sociedad)
- 88' · Goal · Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta (Athletic Bilbao)
All-time head-to-head
60 league meetings since 1994: Athletic Bilbao 18, draws 22, Real Sociedad 20.
Questions
Who won Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (LaLiga) on Sun, 1 Feb 2026.
When and where is Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad?
Sun, 1 Feb 2026, 20:00 UTC at Estadio de San Mamés, Bilbao, LaLiga.
What is the head-to-head record between Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad?
In 60 league meetings since 1994: Athletic Bilbao 18 wins, 22 draws, Real Sociedad 20 wins (goals 73-78).