Atlético Madrid vs Real Sociedad Prediction, Preview and Stats

Spain flag 2025/2026 Copa Del Rey, Spain
Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla Sat, 18 Apr - 7:00 PM
Copa Del Rey
Atlético Madrid ATM
2 – 2
Real Sociedad RSO
Full Time: Finished on Penalties Sat, 18 Apr 7:00 PM
Final
Julián Alvarez - 83', 3'
Ademola Lookman - 18'
Álex Baena - 9'
Thiago Almada - 7'
Nico González - 5'
Goal
|
Goal
Mikel Oyarzabal - 45+1' (P)
Pablo Marín - 10'
Aihen Muñoz - 8'
Orri Óskarsson - 4'
Carlos Soler - 2'
Ander Barrenetxea - 1'

CONTEXT

In a pulsating La Liga clash at the Wanda Metropolitano, Atlético Madrid fought back from a halftime deficit to secure a 2-2 draw against pre-match favorites Real Sociedad. The visitors struck twice early, leading 2-1 at the break despite Atlético's commanding 63% possession. The hosts, trailing and facing a stronger opponent on paper, leveled the score in the second half through determined attacking play and defensive resilience. No red cards disrupted the flow, and both teams shared the spoils in a match defined by Atlético's second-half adjustments and Real Sociedad's inability to convert their favoritism into victory. Possession dominance did not translate to goals for the home side until late, highlighting tactical battles throughout. The result represents a moderate structural deviation, with the draw aligning market views amid null xG data.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Match exhibited moderate 14.3% structural deviation attributed to Real Sociedad.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift stayed in line with expectations.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment undetermined due to unavailable data.
  • Market alignment: Outcome fully aligned with pre-match market positioning.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations unavailable from match data.
  • Event impact: No second-half adjustments or key events altered dynamics.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards produced no distortion in result.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

Javier Alberola Rojas

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

A. Rodríguez Moreno

1st Assistant

J. Bueno Mateo

2nd Assistant

A. Cordero Vega

4th Official

Atlético Madrid D. Simeone
D. Simeone
VS
Real Sociedad P. Matarazzo
P. Matarazzo
2.4
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.71
2.4 i
Last 6 Opponents
FC Barcelona Rank: L
FC Barcelona Rank: W
Real Betis Rank: W
Deportivo La Coruña Rank: W
Atlético Baleares Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Athletic Club Rank: W
Athletic Club Rank: W
Deportivo Alavés Rank: W
Osasuna Rank: D
Eldense Rank: W
Reddis Rank: W
22
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
22 - 7 - 8
8

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Atlético Madrid
12.46%
Draw
85.71%
Away Real Sociedad
1.83%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
23.7
31.06
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Atlético Madrid
Real Sociedad
Power Score
23.7
31.06
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Atlético Madrid — Opponent-weighted form score
Real Sociedad — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Atlético Madrid Real Sociedad

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Atlético Madrid

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Real Sociedad

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Atlético Madrid ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Real Sociedad
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
36.19
44.19
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
44.19
36.19
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Atlético Madrid -1.01 Efficiency Index
vs
Real Sociedad +1.01 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Atlético Madrid
Real Sociedad
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Atlético Madrid ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Real Sociedad
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Atlético Madrid Real Sociedad
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
5.00 6.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Atlético Madrid Real Sociedad
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
6.00 5.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Atlético Madrid
Real Sociedad
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Atlético Madrid
vs
Real Sociedad
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Atlético Madrid Real Sociedad
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Atlético Madrid 0.25
Real Sociedad 0.56
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Atlético Madrid Real Sociedad
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Atlético Madrid 0.22
Real Sociedad 0.07
Atlético Madrid
Real Sociedad
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • ATM had peak pressure around 91'.
  • RSO started the game with stronger pressure.
ATM Pressure RSO Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: ATM reached the top pressure at 91' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 37 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Atlético Madrid ATM Home
37 matches
Real Sociedad RSO Away
Match Record
22
Wins
8
7
Draws
7
8
Losses
22
Goals
63
Goals Scored
35
35
Goals Conceded
63
+28
Goal Difference
-28

Data last updated: 2026-04-19T00:07:41+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
J. Musso
Argentina
1 J. Musso
N. Molina Lucero
Substitution
Argentina
16 N. Molina Lucero
M. Pubill Pagès
Spain
18 M. Pubill Pagès
R. Le Normand
Spain
24 R. Le Normand
M. Ruggeri
Substitution
Italy
3 M. Ruggeri
G. Simeone
Substitution
Argentina
20 G. Simeone
M. Llorente Moreno
Substitution
Spain
14 M. Llorente Moreno
J. Resurrección Merodio
Spain
6 J. Resurrección Merodio
A. Lookman
Substitution
Nigeria
22 A. Lookman
A. Griezmann
Substitution
France
7 A. Griezmann
J. Álvarez
Argentina
19 J. Álvarez
Pitch
U. Marrero Larrañaga
Spain
13 U. Marrero Larrañaga
S. Gómez
Substitution
Spain
17 S. Gómez
D. Ćaleta-Car
Croatia
16 D. Ćaleta-Car
J. Martín Vicente
Spain
31 J. Martín Vicente
J. Aramburu
Substitution
Venezuela
2 J. Aramburu
C. Soler Barragán
Spain
18 C. Soler Barragán
B. Turrientes Imaz
Substitution
Spain
8 B. Turrientes Imaz
G. Ganchinho Guedes
Substitution
Portugal
11 G. Ganchinho Guedes
L. Sučić
Croatia
24 L. Sučić
A. Barrenetxea Muguruza
Substitution
Spain
7 A. Barrenetxea Muguruza
M. Oyarzabal Ugarte
Substitution
Spain
10 M. Oyarzabal Ugarte

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 18, 2026, 07:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Copa Del Rey, Spain · Final
Stadium :
Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla
Capacity :
70000
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Javier Alberola Rojas
Alfredo Rodríguez Moreno
Jorge Bueno Mateo
Adrián Cordero Vega

Statistics

Possession
ATM
60%
RSO
40%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 2
3 Big Chances Created 2
11 Shots 11
76 Dangerous attacks 27
63 Possession 37
5 Corners 6
17 Free kicks 16
2 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

1 Assists 0
5 Goal Kicks 12
14 Successful Dribbles 4
26 Throwins 15
24 Dribble Attempts 21
58 Successful Dribbles Percentage 19
0 Penalties 1
0 Injuries 1
12 Goal Attempts 5
101 Ball Safe 87
6 Substitutions 6
1 Hit Woodwork 0

Attacking

142 Attacks 127
3 Counter Attacks 3
3 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

708 Passes 416
607 Successful Passes 315
69 Long Passes 90
30 Successful Long Passes 33
86 Successful Passes Percentage 76
12 Key Passes 6
43 Successful Long Passes Percentage 37

Defensive

4 Saves 2
23 Tackles 24
79 Duels Won 70
10 Interceptions 7

Build-up

30 Total Crosses 15
4 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

17 Fouls 17
1 Offsides 2

Lineup

Referee : Javier Alberola Rojas

Starting XI ▼

1
Juan Musso
Juan Musso Goalkeeper
7.36
3
Matteo Ruggeri
Matteo Ruggeri Defender
6.83
9
Alexander Sørloth
Alexander Sørloth
Attacker62'
6.36
16
Nahuel Molina
Nahuel Molina Defender
7.07
5
Johnny Cardoso
Johnny Cardoso
Midfielder78'
7.05
18
Marc Pubill
Marc Pubill Defender
6.73
24
Robin Le Normand
Robin Le Normand Defender
6.67
6
Koke
Koke Midfielder
6.89
14
Marcos Llorente
Marcos Llorente Midfielder
6.81
15
Clément Lenglet
Clément Lenglet
Defender99'
6.47
20
Giuliano Simeone
Giuliano Simeone Midfielder
6.53
10
Álex Baena
Álex Baena
Midfielder70'
6.47
22
Ademola Lookman
Ademola Lookman Midfielder
7.34
23
Nico González
Nico González
Attacker62'
5.77
7
Antoine Griezmann
Antoine Griezmann Attacker
7.99
11
Thiago Almada
Thiago Almada
Midfielder70'
6.94
19
Julián Alvarez
Julián Alvarez Attacker
7.06
Referee : Javier Alberola Rojas

Starting XI ▼

13
Unai Marrero
Unai Marrero Goalkeeper
7.3
2
Jon Aramburu
Jon Aramburu Defender
6.87
6
Aritz Elustondo
Aritz Elustondo
Defender113'
6.5
16
Duje Caleta-Car
Duje Caleta-Car Defender
6.68
17
Sergio Gómez
Sergio Gómez Defender
7.08
14
Takefusa Kubo
Takefusa Kubo
Attacker88'
6.93
31
Jon Martín
Jon Martín Defender
7
7
Ander Barrenetxea
Ander Barrenetxea Midfielder
6.57
15
Pablo Marín
Pablo Marín
Midfielder68'
6.75
8
Beñat Turrientes
Beñat Turrientes Midfielder
7.3
4
Jon Gorrotxategi
Jon Gorrotxategi
Midfielder68'
6.93
11
Gonçalo Guedes
Gonçalo Guedes Midfielder
7.22
3
Aihen Muñoz
Aihen Muñoz
Defender78'
6.55
18
Carlos Soler
Carlos Soler Midfielder
6.86
24
Luka Sucic
Luka Sucic Midfielder
6.96
10
Mikel Oyarzabal
Mikel Oyarzabal Attacker
6.78
9
Orri Óskarsson
Orri Óskarsson
Attacker78'
6.6

Events

2ND-HALF
120+1'
Event
Aritz Elustondo
Time wasting / 5th Yellowcard
120'
Event
Jon Gorrotxategi
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
113'
Event
Aritz Elustondo → Jon Aramburu
12th Substitution
Event
Clément Lenglet  → Marcos Llorente
11th Substitution
99'
88'
Event
Takefusa Kubo → Sergio Gómez
10th Substitution
Event
Julián Alvarez
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
83'
Event
Johnny Cardoso → Nahuel Molina
7th Substitution
78'
78'
Event
Orri Óskarsson → Mikel Oyarzabal
9th Substitution
78'
Event
Aihen Muñoz → Gonçalo Guedes
8th Substitution
Event
Thiago Almada → Antoine Griezmann
5th Substitution
70'
Event
Álex Baena → Giuliano Simeone
6th Substitution
70'
68'
Event
Jon Gorrotxategi → Beñat Turrientes
3rd Substitution
68'
Event
Pablo Marín → Ander Barrenetxea
4th Substitution
Event
Nico González → Ademola Lookman
1st Substitution
62'
Event
Alexander Sørloth → Matteo Ruggeri
2nd Substitution
62'
1ST-HALF
45+1'
Event
Mikel Oyarzabal
Left foot shot / 1st Penalty
Event
Juan Musso
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
43'
Event
Robin Le Normand
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
33'
30'
Event
Mikel Oyarzabal
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Ademola Lookman
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
18'
10'
Event
Pablo Marín
Scored
Event
Álex Baena
Scored
9'
8'
Event
Aihen Muñoz
Scored
Event
Thiago Almada
Scored
7'
6'
Event
Luka Sucic
Scored
Event
Nico González
Scored
5'
4'
Event
Orri Óskarsson
GoalkeeperSave
Event
Julián Alvarez
GoalkeeperSave
3'
2'
Event
Carlos Soler
Scored
Event
Alexander Sørloth
GoalkeeperSave
1'
1'
Event
Ander Barrenetxea
Header / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

120
Attempt Attempt
Penalty saved! Orri Óskarsson's right-footed shot for Real Sociedad is saved in the center of the goal by Juan Musso of Atletico Madrid.
120
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Luka Sucic scores for Real Sociedad with a left-footed shot into the bottom right corner. The match remains 2-2, and Real Sociedad now have 2 penalties scored.
120
Corner Corner
Penalty saved! Alexander Sørloth's left-footed shot for Atletico Madrid is saved in the bottom right corner by Unai Marrero of Real Sociedad.
120
Corner Corner
Penalty saved! Unai Marrero from Real Sociedad saves Julián Alvarez's right-footed shot, which was aimed at the bottom left corner.
120
Update Update
Penalty shootout begins after the match finishes 2-2.
120
Update Update
Second half extra time ends with the match finishing 2-2 between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad.
120
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Aritz Elustondo of Real Sociedad receives a yellow card.
120
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Nico González scores for Atletico Madrid with a left-footed shot to the center of the goal. The match remains 2-2, and Atletico Madrid now have 1 penalty scored.
120
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Carlos Soler scores for Real Sociedad with a right-footed shot into the bottom left corner. The match remains 2-2, and Real Sociedad now have 1 penalty scored.
120
Update Update
Foul by Jon Gorrotxategi of Real Sociedad.
120
Update Update
Thiago Almada wins a free kick for Atletico Madrid in the attacking half.
120
Update Update
Penalty shootout ends with Atletico Madrid winning 3-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
120
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Pablo Marín scores for Real Sociedad with a right-footed shot into the top left corner. The match remains 2-2, and Real Sociedad now have 4 penalties scored.
120
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Aihen Muñoz scores for Real Sociedad with a left-footed shot to the center of the goal. The match remains 2-2, and Real Sociedad now have 3 penalties scored.
120
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Álex Baena scores for Atletico Madrid with a right-footed shot into the bottom right corner. The match remains 2-2, and Atletico Madrid now have 3 penalties scored.
120
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Thiago Almada scores for Atletico Madrid with a right-footed shot to the center of the goal. The match remains 2-2, and Atletico Madrid now have 2 penalties scored.
120
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Álex Baena scores for Atletico Madrid with a right-footed shot. The match remains 2-2, and Atletico Madrid now have 3 penalties scored.
120
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Aihen Muñoz scores for Real Sociedad with a left-footed shot to the center of the goal. The match remains 2-2, and Real Sociedad now have 3 penalties scored.
120
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Pablo Marín scores for Real Sociedad with a right-footed shot into the top left corner. The match remains 2-2, and Real Sociedad now have 4 penalties scored.
120
Update Update
Foul committed by Jon Gorrotxategi of Real Sociedad.
120
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
120
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Jon Gorrotxategi of Real Sociedad receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
120
Update Update
Second half extra time ends with the match finishing 2-2 between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad.
120
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
120
Update Update
Penalty shootout begins after the match finishes 2-2.
120
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Jon Gorrotxategi from Real Sociedad receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
120
Update Update
Thiago Almada wins a free kick for Atletico Madrid in the attacking half.
120
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Aritz Elustondo of Real Sociedad receives a yellow card.
120
Update Update
Handball by Robin Le Normand for Atletico Madrid.
120
Corner Corner
Penalty saved! Unai Marrero from Real Sociedad saves Alexander Sørloth's left-footed shot in the bottom right corner.
120
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Carlos Soler scores for Real Sociedad with a right-footed shot into the bottom left corner. The match remains 2-2, and Real Sociedad now have 1 penalty scored.
120
Attempt Attempt
Penalty saved! Julián Alvarez's right-footed shot for Atletico Madrid is saved.
120
Attempt Attempt
Penalty saved! Orri Óskarsson's right-footed shot for Real Sociedad is saved.
120
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Nico González scores for Atletico Madrid with a left-footed shot. The match remains 2-2, and Atletico Madrid now have 1 penalty scored.
120
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Luka Sucic scores for Real Sociedad with a left-footed shot into the bottom right corner. The match remains 2-2, and Real Sociedad now have 2 penalties scored.
120
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Thiago Almada scores for Atletico Madrid with a right-footed shot to the center of the goal. The match remains 2-2, and Atletico Madrid now have 2 penalties scored.
119
Update Update
Alexander Sørloth of Atletico Madrid misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the left. Koke provided the assist.
119
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Alexander Sørloth from Atletico Madrid with a header from the center of the box.
115
Update Update
Foul committed by Álex Baena of Atletico Madrid.
115
Update Update
Luka Sucic from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
115
Update Update
Foul by Álex Baena of Atletico Madrid.
115
Update Update
Jon Gorrotxategi of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
114
Update Update
Jon Martín of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
114
Update Update
Foul committed by Álex Baena of Atletico Madrid.
114
Update Update
Foul committed by Álex Baena of Atletico Madrid.
114
Update Update
Jon Martín from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
113
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Aritz Elustondo comes on for Jon Aramburu due to an injury.
113
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Aritz Elustondo comes on for Jon Aramburu due to an injury.
112
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Jon Aramburu of Real Sociedad.
112
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Jon Aramburu of Real Sociedad.
109
Update Update
Pablo Marín of Real Sociedad is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
109
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Duje Caleta-Car of Real Sociedad.
109
Update Update
Foul committed by Marc Pubill of Atletico Madrid.
109
Update Update
Foul committed by Marc Pubill of Atletico Madrid.
109
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Duje Caleta-Car of Real Sociedad.
109
Update Update
Pablo Marín of Real Sociedad is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
107
Update Update
Offside for Real Sociedad. Orri Óskarsson is caught in an offside position.
107
Update Update
Orri Óskarsson of Real Sociedad is caught offside.
105
Update Update
Extra time in the second half begins after the match finishes 2-2.
105
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Jon Aramburu of Real Sociedad.
105
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
105
Update Update
First half of extra time ends with the score at Atletico Madrid 2, Real Sociedad 2.
105
Update Update
Foul committed by Johnny Cardoso of Atletico Madrid.
105
Update Update
Jon Gorrotxategi of Real Sociedad is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
105
Update Update
Extra time in the second half begins after the match finishes 2-2.
102
Attempt Attempt
Álex Baena's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
101
Update Update
Julián Alvarez from Atletico Madrid wins a free kick on the left wing.
101
Update Update
Foul committed by Jon Aramburu of Real Sociedad.
100
Attempt Attempt
Julián Alvarez from Atletico Madrid hits the bar with a right-footed shot from outside the box, assisted by Koke.
99
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Clément Lenglet comes on for Marcos Llorente.
98
Corner Corner
Real Sociedad wins a corner after Juan Musso concedes.
98
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Orri Óskarsson of Real Sociedad has a left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box, but it's saved in the bottom left corner by Juan Musso of Atletico Madrid.
98
Corner Corner
Luka Sucic of Real Sociedad has his left-footed shot from the right side of the box saved in the bottom left corner by Juan Musso of Atletico Madrid. The attempt was assisted by Takefusa Kubo.
96
Update Update
Koke from Atletico Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
96
Update Update
Foul by Carlos Soler for Real Sociedad.
96
Attempt Attempt
Luka Sucic's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
96
Update Update
Koke wins a free kick for Atletico Madrid in the defensive half.
96
Attempt Attempt
Carlos Soler's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
96
Update Update
Foul by Carlos Soler for Real Sociedad.
94
Update Update
Jon Aramburu of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
94
Update Update
Foul by Alexander Sørloth of Atletico Madrid.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
90
Attempt Attempt
Julián Alvarez of Atletico Madrid has his right-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
90
Corner Corner
Alexander Sørloth from Atletico Madrid misses a header from the center of the box after a corner.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Johnny Cardoso from Atletico Madrid has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box that goes wide to the left. He was assisted by Julián Alvarez with a through ball.
90
Update Update
Julián Alvarez of Atletico Madrid wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90
Update Update
Foul by Carlos Soler for Real Sociedad.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with the match finishing 2-2 between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Marcos Llorente of Atletico Madrid takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes to the left after a set piece situation.
90
Update Update
First half of extra time begins after the match finishes 2-2.
89
Corner Corner
Atletico Madrid wins a corner after Jon Gorrotxategi concedes it.
88
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Takefusa Kubo comes on for Sergio Gómez.
87
Attempt Attempt
Álex Baena from Atletico Madrid misses a left-footed shot from very close range.
85
Update Update
Koke wins a free kick for Atletico Madrid on the right wing.
85
Update Update
Foul by Carlos Soler for Real Sociedad.
83
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Julián Alvarez scores for Atletico Madrid with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the top right corner. The match is now 2-2, assisted by Thiago Almada.
82
Update Update
Foul by Thiago Almada of Atletico Madrid.
81
Update Update
Jon Gorrotxategi of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
80
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Real Sociedad after Robin Le Normand concedes.
80
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Real Sociedad after a concession by Robin Le Normand.
78
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Orri Óskarsson comes on for Mikel Oyarzabal.
78
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Johnny Cardoso comes on for Nahuel Molina.
78
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Aihen Muñoz comes on for Gonçalo Guedes.
77
Update Update
Foul by Thiago Almada for Atletico Madrid.
77
Update Update
Mikel Oyarzabal of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
76
Update Update
Thiago Almada from Atletico Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
76
Update Update
Foul committed by Sergio Gómez of Real Sociedad.
75
Update Update
Nahuel Molina of Atletico Madrid is caught offside.
73
Update Update
Mikel Oyarzabal commits a handball for Real Sociedad.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Thiago Almada comes on for Antoine Griezmann.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Álex Baena comes on for Giuliano Simeone.
68
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Pablo Marín comes on for Ander Barrenetxea.
68
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Jon Gorrotxategi comes on for Beñat Turrientes.
67
Attempt Attempt
Nico González of Atletico Madrid has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
67
Corner Corner
Atletico Madrid wins a corner after Beñat Turrientes concedes it.
65
Update Update
Foul committed by Jon Aramburu of Real Sociedad.
65
Update Update
Julián Alvarez from Atletico Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
64
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Julián Alvarez from Atletico Madrid takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
63
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Julián Alvarez's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Koke provided the assist.
62
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Nico González comes on for Ademola Lookman.
62
Corner Corner
Atletico Madrid wins a corner after Sergio Gómez concedes.
62
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Alexander Sørloth comes on for Matteo Ruggeri.
60
Attempt Attempt
Ademola Lookman from Atletico Madrid misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the right. Marcos Llorente provided the assist.
58
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Beñat Turrientes of Real Sociedad has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved.
57
Update Update
Foul committed by Robin Le Normand of Atletico Madrid.
57
Update Update
Mikel Oyarzabal of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
54
Corner Corner
Atletico Madrid win a corner after Sergio Gómez concedes.
51
Update Update
Foul committed by Jon Aramburu of Real Sociedad.
51
Update Update
Foul by Sergio Gómez of Real Sociedad.
51
Update Update
Ademola Lookman from Atletico Madrid wins a free kick on the left wing.
50
Update Update
Ademola Lookman wins a free kick for Atletico Madrid in the defensive half.
48
Corner Corner
Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, sending it high and wide to the right after a corner.
48
Corner Corner
Atletico Madrid wins a corner after Jon Martín concedes.
45
Update Update
The second half begins with the match score at Atletico Madrid 1, Real Sociedad 2.
45
Attempt Attempt
Goal in the penalty shootout! Mikel Oyarzabal scores for Real Sociedad with a left-footed shot. The match remains 1-1.
45
Update Update
Gonçalo Guedes of Real Sociedad is caught offside.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Mikel Oyarzabal scores for Real Sociedad with a left-footed shot into the bottom left corner. The match remains 1-1, and Real Sociedad now have 2 penalties scored.
45
Update Update
First half ends with Atletico Madrid trailing 1-2 against Real Sociedad.
43
Update Update
Foul committed by Juan Musso of Atletico Madrid.
43
Update Update
Penalty for Real Sociedad! Gonçalo Guedes is fouled in the penalty area.
43
Update Update
Foul committed by Robin Le Normand of Atletico Madrid.
43
Update Update
Mikel Oyarzabal of Real Sociedad wins a free kick on the right wing.
42
Attempt Attempt
Ademola Lookman from Atletico Madrid misses a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
41
Update Update
Koke wins a free kick for Atletico Madrid in the defensive half.
41
Update Update
Foul by Mikel Oyarzabal of Real Sociedad.
40
Update Update
Foul committed by Jon Aramburu of Real Sociedad.
40
Update Update
Foul by Ademola Lookman for Atletico Madrid.
39
Update Update
Foul by Beñat Turrientes of Real Sociedad.
39
Update Update
Koke wins a free kick for Atletico Madrid on the right wing.
38
Update Update
Foul committed by Mikel Oyarzabal of Real Sociedad.
38
Update Update
Marc Pubill of Atletico Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
37
Attempt Attempt
Gonçalo Guedes of Real Sociedad misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from a tough angle on the left, sending it high and wide to the left. Mikel Oyarzabal provided the assist.
37
Attempt Attempt
Gonçalo Guedes of Real Sociedad misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from a tough angle on the left, sending it high and wide to the left. Mikel Oyarzabal provided the assist.
36
Update Update
Koke wins a free kick for Atletico Madrid on the right wing.
36
Update Update
Foul committed by Gonçalo Guedes of Real Sociedad.
35
Corner Corner
Real Sociedad is awarded a corner after Ademola Lookman concedes it.
35
Attempt Attempt
Carlos Soler of Real Sociedad has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
33
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Robin Le Normand of Atletico Madrid receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
33
Update Update
Foul committed by Robin Le Normand of Atletico Madrid.
33
Update Update
Ander Barrenetxea from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
31
Update Update
Foul committed by Marc Pubill of Atletico Madrid.
31
Update Update
Mikel Oyarzabal of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
30
Update Update
Foul committed by Mikel Oyarzabal of Real Sociedad.
30
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Mikel Oyarzabal of Real Sociedad receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
30
Update Update
Robin Le Normand from Atletico Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
29
Corner Corner
Real Sociedad is awarded a corner after Matteo Ruggeri concedes it.
29
Corner Corner
Real Sociedad wins a corner after Matteo Ruggeri concedes.
25
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Real Sociedad after Marcos Llorente concedes.
25
Attempt Attempt
Carlos Soler of Real Sociedad has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked.
24
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Real Sociedad after a concession by Marc Pubill.
23
Attempt Attempt
Gonçalo Guedes of Real Sociedad has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Jon Aramburu.
20
Update Update
Mikel Oyarzabal from Real Sociedad wins a free kick on the left wing.
20
Update Update
Foul by Giuliano Simeone of Atletico Madrid.
18
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Ademola Lookman scores for Atletico Madrid with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner. The match is now 1-1, assisted by Antoine Griezmann.
17
Attempt Attempt
Ander Barrenetxea's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
14
Update Update
Duje Caleta-Car of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
14
Update Update
Foul committed by Antoine Griezmann of Atletico Madrid.
14
Update Update
Jon Martín of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
14
Update Update
Foul by Julián Alvarez for Atletico Madrid.
13
Update Update
Foul by Sergio Gómez of Real Sociedad.
13
Update Update
Giuliano Simeone of Atletico Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
6
Update Update
Julián Alvarez of Atletico Madrid wins a free kick in the attacking half.
6
Update Update
Foul committed by Beñat Turrientes of Real Sociedad.
4
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Julián Alvarez from Atletico Madrid has a right-footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left, but it's saved.
3
Update Update
Ademola Lookman from Atletico Madrid wins a free kick on the left wing.
3
Update Update
Ademola Lookman of Atletico Madrid wins a free kick on the left wing.
1
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Real Sociedad takes the lead 1-0 against Atletico Madrid. Ander Barrenetxea scores with a header from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Gonçalo Guedes' cross.

CONCLUSION

Atlético Madrid's resilience shone through in this 2-2 draw, overturning a halftime deficit against favored Real Sociedad despite lopsided possession. The stronger visitors led early but faltered post-interval, allowing the hosts to equalize and claim a valuable point. With no disruptions from red cards or major events, the outcome reflected moderate deviation and market consistency, underscoring Atlético's tactical adaptability. This result boosts morale for the capital side while denting Real Sociedad's momentum, setting up intriguing future fixtures in the league.

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