Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad Highlights and Goals

La Liga

5:30 PMMarch 7, 2026

Regular Season - 27

Atletico Madrid

Show Score

3 - 2

HT:(1 - 1)

Real Sociedad

Riyadh Air Metropolitano

Referee: Adrian Cordero Vega, Spain

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Atletico Madrid

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

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Real Sociedad

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

52%

48%

2.35

Expected goals (xG)

0.41

0.00

Goals Prevented

0.00

Attack

24

Total shots

7

9

Shots on target

3

12

Shots off target

2

3

Blocked shots

2

20

Shots inside box

4

4

Shots outside box

3

8

Corner kicks

1

3

Offsides

1

Passing

466

Total passes

445

385 (83%)

Accurate passes

354 (80%)

Discipline

6

Fouls

10

1

Yellow cards

1

0

Red cards

0

1

Goalkeeper saves

5

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Lineup

Atletico Madrid

4-4-2

13 G Jan Oblak 5.6

3 D Matteo Ruggeri 81' 6.9

17 D Dávid Hancko 20' Tripping 7.2

2 D José María Giménez 5' 7.2

16 D Nahuel Molina 6.9

11 M Thiago Almada 6.6

6 M Koke (C) 7.9

4 M Rodrigo Mendoza 6.5

20 M Giuliano Simeone 7.6

22 F Ademola Lookman 7.3

9 F Alexander Sørloth 5' 7.2

Substitutes

10 M Alejandro Baena

21 M Obed Vargas

18 D Marc Pubill

15 D Clément Lenglet

34 M Julio Díaz

24 D Robin Le Normand

1 G Juan Musso

5 M Johnny Cardoso 61' Replaced by Koke 6.6

23 F Nicolás González 67' 81' 54' Replaced by T. Almada 9.2

7 F Antoine Griezmann 67' 53' Replaced by A. Lookman 7.2

19 F Julián Alvarez 53' Replaced by G. Simeone 6.9

14 M Marcos Llorente 46' Replaced by R. Mendoza 6.7

Coach

Diego Simeone

Real Sociedad

4-4-2

1 G Álex Remiro 9.0

17 D Sergio Gómez 6.2

16 D Duje Ćaleta-Car 6.7

31 D Jon Martin 6.6

2 D Jon Aramburu 6.2

7 M Ander Barrenetxea (C) 6.3

18 M Carlos Soler 9' 8.0

12 M Yangel Herrera 6.2

15 M Pablo Marín 6.2

9 F Orri Steinn Óskarsson 49' Tripping 6.3

24 F Luka Sučić 9' 7.3

Substitutes

19 F Jon Karrikaburu

4 M Jon Gorrotxategi

22 F Wesley

6 D Aritz Elustondo

5 D Igor Zubeldia

13 G Unai Marrero

41 G Theo Folgado

8 M Beñat Turrientes 74' Replaced by C. Soler 6.2

23 M Brais Méndez 74' Replaced by L. Sucic 6.5

21 M Arsen Zakharyan 65' Replaced by A. Barrenetxea 6.3

10 F Mikel Oyarzabal 68' 56' Replaced by O. Oskarsson 7.6

11 F Gonçalo Guedes 55' Replaced by P. Marin 6.3

Coach

Pellegrino Matarazzo

La Liga Standings - Primera División

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Barcelona	26	21	1	4	71-26	45	64	W 07 February: Barcelona 3 - 0 Mallorca W No match found L No match found W 28 February: Barcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal W 07 March: Athletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona
2	Real Madrid	25	19	3	3	54-21	33	60	W 08 February: Valencia 0 - 2 Real Madrid W 14 February: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad W No match found W No match found L No match found
3	Atletico Madrid	26	15	6	5	43-23	20	51	D No match found L 15 February: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid L No match found W 28 February: Oviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid W 07 March: Atletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad
4	Villarreal	26	16	3	7	48-31	17	51	W 09 February: Villarreal 4 - 1 Espanyol L 14 February: Getafe 2 - 1 Villarreal W 18 February: Levante 0 - 1 Villarreal W 22 February: Villarreal 2 - 1 Valencia L 28 February: Barcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal
5	Real Betis	26	11	10	5	42-32	10	43	W 01 February: Real Betis 2 - 1 Valencia W 08 February: Atletico Madrid 0 - 1 Real Betis W 15 February: Mallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis D 21 February: Real Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano D 01 March: Real Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla
6	Celta Vigo	26	10	10	6	36-28	8	40	D No match found L No match found D No match found W 01 March: Girona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo W No match found
7	Espanyol	26	10	6	10	33-39	-6	36	L 30 January: Espanyol 1 - 2 Alaves L 09 February: Villarreal 4 - 1 Espanyol D 14 February: Espanyol 2 - 2 Celta Vigo L 21 February: Atletico Madrid 4 - 2 Espanyol D 01 March: Elche 2 - 2 Espanyol
8	Real Sociedad	26	9	8	9	38-38	0	35	D No match found W No match found L No match found D No match found W No match found
9	Athletic Club	26	10	5	11	30-36	-6	35	D No match found W 15 February: Oviedo 1 - 2 Athletic Club W 20 February: Athletic Club 2 - 1 Elche W No match found D No match found
10	Osasuna	26	9	6	11	30-30	0	33	D No match found W No match found D No match found W No match found L No match found
11	Sevilla	26	8	6	12	34-41	-7	30	L 02 February: Mallorca 4 - 1 Sevilla D 08 February: Sevilla 1 - 1 Girona D 14 February: Sevilla 1 - 1 Alaves W 22 February: Getafe 0 - 1 Sevilla D 01 March: Real Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla
12	Girona	26	7	9	10	27-42	-15	30	L No match found D No match found W No match found D No match found L No match found
13	Valencia	26	7	8	11	27-39	-12	29	L 01 February: Real Betis 2 - 1 Valencia L 08 February: Valencia 0 - 2 Real Madrid W 15 February: Levante 0 - 2 Valencia L 22 February: Villarreal 2 - 1 Valencia W 01 March: Valencia 1 - 0 Osasuna
14	Getafe	25	8	5	12	20-29	-9	29	D 01 February: Getafe 0 - 0 Celta Vigo D No match found W 14 February: Getafe 2 - 1 Villarreal W No match found L No match found
15	Rayo Vallecano	25	6	9	10	23-32	-9	27	L 01 February: Real Madrid 2 - 1 Rayo Vallecano L No match found W No match found D 28 February: Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club D No match found
16	Alaves	26	7	6	13	23-34	-11	27	W 30 January: Espanyol 1 - 2 Alaves L 08 February: Alaves 0 - 2 Getafe D 14 February: Sevilla 1 - 1 Alaves D 23 February: Alaves 2 - 2 Girona L 27 February: Levante 2 - 0 Alaves
17	Elche	26	5	11	10	34-39	-5	26	L 31 January: Elche 1 - 3 Barcelona L 07 February: Real Sociedad 3 - 1 Elche D 13 February: Elche 0 - 0 Osasuna L 20 February: Athletic Club 2 - 1 Elche D 01 March: Elche 2 - 2 Espanyol
18	Mallorca	26	6	6	14	29-42	-13	24	W No match found L 15 February: Mallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis L 22 February: Celta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca L 28 February: Mallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad L No match found
19	Levante	26	5	6	15	28-44	-16	21	L 15 February: Levante 0 - 2 Valencia L 18 February: Levante 0 - 1 Villarreal L 22 February: Barcelona 3 - 0 Levante L No match found W No match found
20	Oviedo	25	3	8	14	16-40	-24	17	L No match found W No match found L No match found D No match found L 04 March: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo

Qualification/Relegation

• Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
• Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
• Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
• Relegation - LaLiga2

Nicolás González’s impactful late double guided Atletico Madrid to a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Real Sociedad in a pulsating La Liga clash.

Atletico Madrid claimed a crucial 3-2 La Liga victory against Real Sociedad at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, with substitute Nicolás González proving to be the match-winner. His two goals, including a late decider, secured all three points for the hosts.

The hosts, third in the league, aimed to strengthen their Champions League credentials after a mixed run of recent results. Real Sociedad, currently eighth, sought to push for European places, arriving with inconsistent form themselves. Both teams were eager for a morale-boosting win.

The match began with a bang as Atletico Madrid quickly seized the initiative. In the 5th minute, Alexander Sørloth opened the scoring for the home side, expertly guiding the ball home after an assist from José María Giménez.

However, Real Sociedad responded swiftly, leveling the score just moments later. Carlos Soler found the net in the 9th minute, his strike equalizing for the visitors following a clever pass from Luka Sučić.

The game continued at a high tempo, with both teams battling fiercely for control. Atletico’s Dávid Hancko received a yellow card in the 20th minute for a challenge, highlighting the intensity of the early exchanges. The first half concluded with the score evenly poised at 1-1.

At the interval, with the score tied, both coaches had work to do. Diego Simeone surely stressed the need for his Atletico side to maintain their attacking pressure while tightening defensively. Imanol Alguacil would have urged Real Sociedad to remain disciplined and exploit counter-attacking opportunities.

The second half saw Real Sociedad’s Oskarsson pick up a yellow card in the 49th minute. Atletico boss Simeone made tactical changes, introducing Ademola Lookman, Giuliano Simeone, and most notably, Nicolás González, between the 53rd and 54th minutes.

These substitutions immediately paid dividends as Nicolás González fired Atletico back into the lead. Assisted by Antoine Griezmann, the midfielder found the net in the 67th minute, sparking cheers from the home crowd.

Yet, the lead lasted barely a minute as Real Sociedad once again pulled level. Veteran forward Mikel Oyarzabal struck in the 68th minute, calmly slotting home to make it 2-2 and ensure a tense finale.

With the game finely balanced, Nicolás González delivered the decisive blow for Atletico in the 81st minute. Matteo Ruggeri provided a crucial assist, allowing González to complete his double and seal a thrilling 3-2 victory.

Atletico Madrid showcased superior attacking intent, registering 24 total shots with 9 on target, and an expected goals (xG) figure of 2.35. Real Sociedad managed only 7 shots, 3 on target, and an xG of 0.41, despite their clinical finishing. Atletico also held 52% of the ball possession.

This hard-fought win reinforced Atletico Madrid’s hold on third place in La Liga, demonstrating significant character and resilience. Real Sociedad, despite twice equalizing, will leave the capital disappointed, remaining in the mid-table pack.