Real Sociedad vs Espanyol preview

Spain flag 2026/2027 La Liga, Spain
Anoeta Stadium
La Liga
Real SociedadRSO
2 1
EspanyolESY
Full Time
Round 3 Regular Season
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CONTEXT

Match is finished. Real Sociedad 2–1 Espanyol. The result saw Real Sociedad take the points. Real Sociedad showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result aligned with the pre-match projection. xG finished Real Sociedad 2.1 – 0.9 Espanyol. Possession was 51%–49%. The match featured at least one red card, which may have affected the flow of the game.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Real Sociedad 2-1 Espanyol. Real Sociedad showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was consistent with expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Aligned with xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: Red card(s) affected the match (Classify).
  • Red card distortion: Classify as red card distortion.
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
M. Orellana Cid
M. Orellana Cid
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Real Sociedad P. Matarazzo
P. Matarazzo
VS
Espanyol J. González Álvarez
J. González Álvarez
0.79
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.93
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Real Madrid Rank: 94 L
Real Betis Rank: 85 L
Espanyol Rank: 77 D
Valencia Rank: 81 L
Girona Rank: 76 D
Real Betis Rank: 85 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Real Madrid Rank: 94 L
Levante Rank: 78 W
Real Sociedad Rank: 80 D
Osasuna Rank: 79 W
Athletic Club Rank: 78 W
Sevilla Rank: 78 L
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 2 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
80.48
77.23
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Real Sociedad
Espanyol
Power Score
80.48
77.23
League Position
12
10
Global Rank
75
112

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.

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

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vs

Real Sociedad

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

Espanyol

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

Real Sociedad ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Espanyol
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
38.04
24.80
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
24.80
38.04
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
Real Sociedad +1.22 Efficiency Index
vs
Espanyol -1.22 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Real Sociedad
Espanyol
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.

Real Sociedad
vs
Espanyol
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Real Sociedad Espanyol
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
20%
30%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.42 vs -0.26
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Real Sociedad Espanyol
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
30%
20%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.26 vs -0.42
Real Sociedad
Espanyol
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.

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Real Sociedad
vs
Espanyol
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Real Sociedad Espanyol
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
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
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—
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
Real Sociedad 0.35
Espanyol 0.48
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Real Sociedad Espanyol
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
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
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—
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
Real Sociedad 0.04
Espanyol 0.04
Real Sociedad
Espanyol
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • RSO had peak pressure around 55'.
  • RSO started the game with stronger pressure.
RSO Pressure ESY Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: RSO reached the top pressure at 55' (80.87).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Real Sociedad RSO Home
4 matches
Espanyol ESY Away
Match Record
2
Wins
0
2
Draws
2
0
Losses
2
Goals
6
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
6
+2
Goal Difference
-2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-30T00:17:22+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 La Liga, Spain · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Anoeta Stadium
Capacity
40000
Attendance
31884
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Manuel Jesús Orellana Cid

Statistics

Possession
RSO
52%
ESY
48%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1
5 Big Chances Created 1
3 Shots 6
48 Dangerous attacks 23
51 Possession 49
7 Corners 3
14 Free kicks 19
2 Yellow Cards 4

Match Overview

64 Ball Safe 90
9 Goal Kicks 6
8 Goal Attempts 7
5 Substitutions 5
14 Throwins 17
1 Injuries 0
13 Dribble Attempts 15
5 Successful Dribbles 6
38 Successful Dribbles Percentage 40

Attacking

117 Attacks 87
4 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

58 Long Passes 62
424 Passes 404
347 Successful Passes 316
82 Successful Passes Percentage 78
14 Key Passes 4
27 Successful Long Passes 26
47 Successful Long Passes Percentage 42

Defensive

2 Saves 7
21 Tackles 18
7 Interceptions 8
57 Duels Won 55

Build-up

18 Total Crosses 11
2 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

19 Fouls 14

Lineup

Referee : Manuel Jesús Orellana Cid

Starting XI ▼

1
Álex Remiro
Álex Remiro Goalkeeper
6.56
2
Jon Aramburu
Jon Aramburu Defender
7.12
5
Igor Zubeldia
Igor Zubeldia Defender
6.9
17
Sergio Gómez
Sergio Gómez Defender
6.95
31
Jon Martín
Jon Martín Defender
7.03
7
Ander Barrenetxea
Ander Barrenetxea Midfielder
6.82
29
Alex Marchal
Alex Marchal
Attacker63'
6.86
8
Beñat Turrientes
Beñat Turrientes Midfielder
6.71
21
Yangel Herrera
Yangel Herrera
Midfielder62'
6.68
18
Carlos Soler
Carlos Soler Midfielder
7.17
24
Luka Sucic
Luka Sucic Midfielder
6.9
14
Takefusa Kubo
Takefusa Kubo
Attacker78'
6.54
9
Orri Óskarsson
Orri Óskarsson Attacker
6.96
11
Gonçalo Guedes
Gonçalo Guedes
Attacker78'
6.86
10
Mikel Oyarzabal
Mikel Oyarzabal (C) Attacker
7.02
4
Jon Gorrotxategi
Jon Gorrotxategi
Midfielder90'
Referee : Manuel Jesús Orellana Cid

Starting XI ▼

13
Marko Dmitrovic
Marko Dmitrovic Goalkeeper
7.71
14
Unai Núñez
Unai Núñez Defender
7.06
16
Vanja Drkusic
Vanja Drkusic Defender
6.58
21
Roger Hinojo
Roger Hinojo Defender
7.11
23
Omar El Hilali
Omar El Hilali Defender
7.27
4
Urko González de Zárate
Urko González de Zárate Midfielder
6.21
20
Gabriel Moscardo
Gabriel Moscardo
Midfielder46'
6.68
8
Edu Expósito
Edu Expósito (C) Midfielder
6.59
26
Rafel Bauzà
Rafel Bauzà
Midfielder70'
6.4
22
Álex Calatrava
Álex Calatrava Midfielder
6.31
24
Tyrhys Dolan
Tyrhys Dolan Midfielder
6.38
17
Jofre Carreras
Jofre Carreras
Attacker83'
6.49
28
Javi Hernández
Javi Hernández Midfielder
6.72
18
Marcos Fernández
Marcos Fernández
Attacker70'
6.88
9
Roberto Fernández
Roberto Fernández Attacker
7.5
11
Pere Milla
Pere Milla
Midfielder83'
6.36

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Pellegrino Matarazzo
Argument / 1st Redcard
90+4'
Event
Igor Zubeldia
Time wasting / 6th Yellowcard
90+3'
Event
Jon Gorrotxategi → Mikel Oyarzabal 
10th Substitution
90'
88'
Event
Rafel Bauzà
Argument / 5th Yellowcard
83'
Event
Jofre Carreras → Tyrhys Dolan
8th Substitution
83'
Event
Pere Milla → Roberto Fernández
9th Substitution
82'
Event
Roger Hinojo
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Gonçalo Guedes → Orri Óskarsson
6th Substitution
78'
Event
Takefusa Kubo → Luka Sucic
7th Substitution
78'
75'
Event
Marcos Fernández
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
70'
Event
Rafel Bauzà → Edu Expósito
4th Substitution
70'
Event
Marcos Fernández → Javi Hernández
5th Substitution
Event
Alex Marchal → Ander Barrenetxea
3rd Substitution
63'
Event
Yangel Herrera → Beñat Turrientes
2nd Substitution
62'
Event
Orri Óskarsson
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
61'
46'
Event
Gabriel Moscardo → Urko González de Zárate
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
45'
Event
Roberto Fernández
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
22'
Event
Urko González de Zárate
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Beñat Turrientes
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
17'
Event
Ander Barrenetxea
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
4'

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Jon Aramburu of Real Sociedad is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Pere Milla of Espanyol.
90
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Marcos Fernández from Espanyol heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes high and wide to the left. The assist came from Unai Núñez after a corner.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Alex Marchal of Real Sociedad.
90
Update Update
Vanja Drkusic from Espanyol is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Igor Zubeldia of Real Sociedad receives a yellow card.
90
Attempt Attempt
Cala's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
90
Corner Corner
Espanyol is awarded a corner after Jon Gorrotxategi concedes.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of added time.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Jon Gorrotxategi comes on for Mikel Oyarzabal.
89
Update Update
Rafel Bauzà from Espanyol is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
89
Update Update
Yangel Herrera of Real Sociedad commits a foul.
88
Update Update
Rafel Bauzà of Espanyol commits a foul.
88
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Rafel Bauzà of Espanyol receives a yellow card.
88
Update Update
Mikel Oyarzabal from Real Sociedad wins a free kick on the left wing.
88
Update Update
Omar El Hilali from Espanyol commits a foul.
88
Update Update
Yangel Herrera from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
86
Attempt Attempt
Jofre Carreras from Espanyol has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's blocked.
85
Update Update
Sergio Gómez from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
85
Update Update
Jofre Carreras from Espanyol is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
84
Update Update
Mikel Oyarzabal of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
84
Update Update
Rafel Bauzà of Espanyol commits a foul.
83
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Espanyol: Jofre Carreras comes on for Tyrhys Dolan.
83
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Espanyol: Pere Milla comes on for Roberto Fernández.
82
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Marko Dmitrovic (Espanyol) saves a header from Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad) in the center of the goal. The cross was assisted by Carlos Soler.
82
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Gonçalo Guedes from Real Sociedad has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved by Marko Dmitrovic in the center of the goal. The shot was assisted by Jon Martín with a headed pass.
82
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Roger Hinojo from Espanyol receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
81
Update Update
Jon Aramburu from Real Sociedad wins a free kick on the right wing.
81
Update Update
Foul committed by Roger Hinojo of Espanyol.
79
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Gonçalo Guedes from Real Sociedad has his right-footed shot from the left side of the box saved in the center of the goal by Marko Dmitrovic from Espanyol. The assist came from Carlos Soler.
79
Attempt Attempt
Mikel Oyarzabal's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Gonçalo Guedes.
79
Corner Corner
Real Sociedad has been awarded a corner after Vanja Drkusic conceded it.
78
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Takefusa Kubo comes on for Luka Sucic.
78
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Gonçalo Guedes comes on for Orri Óskarsson.
76
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
75
Update Update
Roberto Fernández from Espanyol misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the right. Tyrhys Dolan provided the assist with a cross.
75
Update Update
Marcos Fernández of Espanyol commits a foul.
75
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Marcos Fernández from Espanyol receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
75
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Jon Aramburu from Real Sociedad.
75
Update Update
Jon Aramburu from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
74
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Marko Dmitrovic (Espanyol) saves a right-footed shot from outside the box by Alex Marchal (Real Sociedad) in the bottom right corner.
72
Update Update
Vanja Drkusic from Espanyol is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
72
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Orri Óskarsson's right-footed shot from the center of the box for Real Sociedad is blocked. Alex Marchal provided the assist.
72
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Marko Dmitrovic from Espanyol saves a right-footed shot from very close range by Orri Óskarsson of Real Sociedad, which was aimed at the center of the goal.
72
Update Update
Foul committed by Orri Óskarsson of Real Sociedad.
72
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Cala from Espanyol has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it's saved in the top left corner by Álex Remiro of Real Sociedad. The assist came from Marcos Fernández.
72
Corner Corner
Espanyol wins a corner after Álex Remiro concedes.
71
Update Update
Mikel Oyarzabal from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
71
Update Update
Foul committed by Tyrhys Dolan of Espanyol.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Espanyol: Marcos Fernández comes on for Javi Hernández.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Espanyol: Rafel Bauzà comes on for Edu Expósito.
70
Update Update
Jon Martín from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
70
Update Update
Roberto Fernández from Espanyol is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
69
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Gabriel Moscardo from Espanyol has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved in the bottom right corner by Álex Remiro of Real Sociedad. The shot was assisted by Javi Hernández.
64
Update Update
Yangel Herrera from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
64
Update Update
Javi Hernández from Espanyol commits a foul.
63
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Alex Marchal comes on for Ander Barrenetxea.
62
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Yangel Herrera comes on for Beñat Turrientes.
61
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Real Sociedad lead 2-1 against Espanyol. Orri Óskarsson scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Mikel Oyarzabal's through ball after a fast break.
59
Update Update
Javi Hernández from Espanyol wins a free kick in the defensive half.
59
Update Update
Foul committed by Jon Aramburu of Real Sociedad.
57
Attempt Attempt
Edu Expósito from Espanyol misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the left.
56
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Javi Hernández (Espanyol) takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes close and misses to the left from a direct free kick.
55
Update Update
Jon Aramburu from Real Sociedad commits a handball.
54
Update Update
Mikel Oyarzabal commits a foul for Real Sociedad.
54
Update Update
Vanja Drkusic from Espanyol is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
53
Update Update
Foul committed by Luka Sucic of Real Sociedad.
53
Update Update
Edu Expósito from Espanyol is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
52
Update Update
Jon Martín's header from the center of the box for Real Sociedad is blocked. Sergio Gómez provided the assist.
51
Update Update
Mikel Oyarzabal from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
51
Update Update
Foul committed by Vanja Drkusic of Espanyol.
50
Attempt Attempt
Carlos Soler from Real Sociedad misses a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, sending it to the right. Beñat Turrientes provided the assist.
50
Attempt Attempt
Ander Barrenetxea from Real Sociedad misses a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, sending it to the left. Luka Sucic provided the assist.
48
Update Update
Orri Óskarsson from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
48
Update Update
Unai Núñez from Espanyol wins a free kick in the defensive half.
47
Update Update
Foul committed by Jon Aramburu of Real Sociedad.
47
Update Update
Tyrhys Dolan of Espanyol wins a free kick in the defensive half.
47
Update Update
Jon Aramburu from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
47
Update Update
Tyrhys Dolan of Espanyol wins a free kick in the defensive half.
46
Update Update
The second half begins with the score tied at 1-1 between Real Sociedad and Espanyol.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Espanyol: Gabriel Moscardo comes on for Urko González de Zárate.
45
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Luka Sucic from Real Sociedad takes a left-footed shot from outside the box but it goes wide to the left. Carlos Soler provided the assist.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The match is now 1-1 between Real Sociedad and Espanyol. Roberto Fernández scores for Espanyol with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Javi Hernández after a fast break.
44
Update Update
Jon Aramburu from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
44
Update Update
Javi Hernández from Espanyol wins a free kick in the attacking half.
43
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Edu Expósito from Espanyol takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes to the left.
42
Attempt Attempt
Mikel Oyarzabal's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
42
Update Update
Igor Zubeldia commits a foul for Real Sociedad.
42
Update Update
Roberto Fernández from Espanyol is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
41
Corner Corner
Real Sociedad is awarded a corner after Edu Expósito concedes.
40
Attempt Attempt
Mikel Oyarzabal's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Ander Barrenetxea.
40
Corner Corner
Real Sociedad wins a corner after Urko González de Zárate concedes.
38
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
37
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Urko González de Zárate from Espanyol.
35
Update Update
Jon Aramburu of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
35
Update Update
Javi Hernández from Espanyol commits a foul.
33
Update Update
Orri Óskarsson from Real Sociedad is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
33
Update Update
Foul committed by Vanja Drkusic of Espanyol.
31
Corner Corner
Real Sociedad has been awarded a corner after Marko Dmitrovic conceded it.
30
Corner Corner
Real Sociedad is awarded a corner after Vanja Drkusic concedes.
29
Attempt Attempt
Beñat Turrientes from Real Sociedad has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it is blocked. He was assisted by Igor Zubeldia.
29
Corner Corner
Real Sociedad is awarded a corner after Unai Núñez concedes.
26
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Mikel Oyarzabal's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal by Marko Dmitrovic. The attempt was assisted by Luka Sucic.
25
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Edu Expósito of Espanyol takes a right-footed shot from outside the box following a direct free kick, but it's just a bit too high.
24
Update Update
Jon Aramburu from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
24
Update Update
Roberto Fernández from Espanyol is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
22
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Urko González de Zárate from Espanyol receives a yellow card for a foul.
21
Update Update
Orri Óskarsson from Real Sociedad is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
21
Update Update
Urko González de Zárate from Espanyol commits a foul.
20
Update Update
Jon Martín from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
20
Update Update
Roberto Fernández commits a foul for Espanyol.
19
Update Update
Javi Hernández from Espanyol is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
19
Update Update
Jon Aramburu from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
17
Update Update
Edu Expósito from Espanyol commits a foul.
17
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Beñat Turrientes of Real Sociedad receives a yellow card for a foul.
17
Update Update
Beñat Turrientes from Real Sociedad is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
14
Update Update
Jon Aramburu from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
14
Update Update
Tyrhys Dolan of Espanyol wins a free kick on the left wing.
9
Corner Corner
Real Sociedad is awarded a corner after Vanja Drkusic concedes.
9
Update Update
Ander Barrenetxea from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
9
Update Update
Cala from Espanyol wins a free kick in the defensive half.
6
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Orri Óskarsson of Real Sociedad commits a foul.
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Unai Núñez from Espanyol wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Real Sociedad leads 1-0 against Espanyol. Ander Barrenetxea scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the top right corner, assisted by Mikel Oyarzabal.
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Corner Corner
Espanyol is awarded a corner after Jon Martín concedes.
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First half begins.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Real Sociedad 2-1 Espanyol. Structural assessment: Real Sociedad exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Structural distortion: The match was materially influenced by red card(s), altering baseline dynamics. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.