Atletico Madrid 3-2 Real Sociedad
Updated
Atletico Madrid won: Atletico Madrid 3-2 Real Sociedad in the LaLiga (Round 27) on Sat, 7 Mar 2026 at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid. Atletico Madrid goals: Alexander Sørloth 5', Nicolás González 67', Nicolás González 81'. Real Sociedad goals: Carlos Soler 9', Mikel Oyarzabal 68'. Expected goals: 2.31-0.41. Possession: 52-48. Player of the match: Nicolás González (9).
Match report
Atletico Madrid beat Real Sociedad 3-2
Atletico Madrid edged Real Sociedad 3-2 at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Saturday 7 March in LaLiga.
Alexander Sørloth put Atletico Madrid ahead on 5' (1-0), Carlos Soler levelled for Real Sociedad on 9' (1-1), Nicolás González restored Atletico Madrid's lead on 67' (2-1), Mikel Oyarzabal levelled for Real Sociedad on 68' (2-2) and Nicolás González restored Atletico Madrid's lead on 81' (3-2).
Atletico Madrid had 52% of the ball, shots were 24-7 (9-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.31-0.41. Atletico Madrid were the better side on chances, too.
Nicolás González (Atletico Madrid) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 60,788. Referee: Adrián Cordero Vega.
Match stats
| Atletico Madrid | Real Sociedad | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 52 | 48 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.31 | 0.41 |
| Total shots | 24 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 55 | 10 |
| Big chances | 6 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 400 (82%) | 369 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 8 | 1 |
| Total shots | 24 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 12 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 20 | 4 |
Lineups
Atletico Madrid (4-4-2): Jan Oblak, Nahuel Molina, José Giménez, Dávid Hancko, Matteo Ruggeri, Giuliano Simeone, Rodrigo Mendoza, Koke, Thiago Almada, Alexander Sørloth, Ademola Lookman
Real Sociedad (4-2-3-1): Alex Remiro, Jon Aramburu, Jon Martín, Duje Caleta-Car, Sergio Gómez, Yangel Herrera, Carlos Soler, Pablo Marín, Luka Sucic, Ander Barrenetxea, Orri Óskarsson
Key events
- 5' · Goal · Alexander Sørloth (Atletico Madrid)
- 9' · Goal · Carlos Soler (Real Sociedad)
- 20' · Yellow card · Dávid Hancko (Atletico Madrid)
- 46' · Substitution · Marcos Llorente for Rodrigo Mendoza (Atletico Madrid)
- 49' · Yellow card · Orri Óskarsson (Real Sociedad)
- 53' · Substitution · Julián Álvarez for Giuliano Simeone (Atletico Madrid)
- 54' · Substitution · Nicolás González for Thiago Almada (Atletico Madrid)
- 54' · Substitution · Antoine Griezmann for Ademola Lookman (Atletico Madrid)
- 55' · Substitution · Gonçalo Guedes for Pablo Marín (Real Sociedad)
- 56' · Substitution · Mikel Oyarzabal for Orri Óskarsson (Real Sociedad)
- 61' · Substitution · Johnny Cardoso for Koke (Atletico Madrid)
- 65' · Substitution · Arsen Zakharyan for Ander Barrenetxea (Real Sociedad)
- 67' · Goal · Nicolás González (Atletico Madrid)
- 68' · Goal · Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad)
- 74' · Substitution · Beñat Turrientes for Carlos Soler (Real Sociedad)
- 74' · Substitution · Brais Méndez for Luka Sucic (Real Sociedad)
- 81' · Goal · Nicolás González (Atletico Madrid)
All-time head-to-head
57 league meetings since 1993: Atletico Madrid 28, draws 12, Real Sociedad 17.
Questions
Who won Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad?
Atletico Madrid won, 3-2 (LaLiga) on Sat, 7 Mar 2026.
When and where is Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad?
Sat, 7 Mar 2026, 17:30 UTC at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, LaLiga.
What is the head-to-head record between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad?
In 57 league meetings since 1993: Atletico Madrid 28 wins, 12 draws, Real Sociedad 17 wins (goals 95-65).