Expected goals
1.42Real Sociedad1 goal scored
1.35Rayo Vallecanono goals
LaLiga · Round 12
1–0
FinishedReale Arena, San Sebastian
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Real Sociedad surpasses Rayo Vallecano 1-0 and regains victory in LaLiga
San Sebastián team imposes itself at Reale Arena, halts opponent's momentum and scores important points in the 12th round of the Spanish league
Real Sociedad made the most of their home advantage and beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 on Sunday at Reale Arena, in the 12th round of LaLiga. The narrow triumph was enough for the home team to score three valuable points in front of their fans and immediately redeem themselves in the national competition.
Incidents
REARAY
34'🟨
Giorgi TsitaishviliFoul
50'🟨
Igor ZubeldiaFoul
61'🟨
Beñat TurrientesFoul
62'🔄
Jon Aramburu↔ Héctor Fort
62'🔄
Takefusa Kubo↔ Gonçalo Guedes
67'⚽
Orri Óskarssonassist. Ander Barrenetxea
71'🔄
Ander Barrenetxea↔ Job Ochieng 🤕
72'🔄
Beñat Turrientes↔ Jon Gorrotxategi
79'🔄
Mujaid Sadick↔ Isi Palazón
79'🔄
Unai López↔ Gnangoro Bouaré
79'🔄
Adrià Pedrosa↔ Jozhua Vertrouwd
80'🔄
Sergio Camello↔ Randy Nteka
84'🔄
Aihen Muñoz↔ Sergio Gómez 🤕
88'🟨
Gnangoro BouaréFoul
89'🔄
Jozhua Vertrouwd↔ Alemão
Match Recap
The match in San Sebastián was marked by a lot of tactical dispute and few spaces conceded by both sides. Playing in front of their fans, Real Sociedad sought to control the offensive actions and found the path to the nets to build the necessary minimal advantage. Rayo Vallecano tried to respond to avoid the away defeat, but ran into the solidity of the hosts' defense, who knew how to manage the favorable score until the final whistle.
Statistics
Possession
51%Real Sociedad≈ 46 min on the ball
49%Rayo Vallecano≈ 44 min on the ball
Shots on target
3Real Sociedadof 17 shots
3Rayo Vallecanoof 11 shots
Pass accuracy
88%Real Sociedad417 of 472
87%Rayo Vallecano388 of 448
Match DNA
Six-dimensional comparison
1st half → 2nd half
Who grew or faded after the break
xG
Possession
Shots on target %
Pass %
Duels won %
Anatomy of the shots
Where each shot ended up
Real SociedadRayo Vallecano
Goals
1
—
Saved
2
3
Woodwork
—
1
Blocked
8
2
Off target
6
6
Territory map
Action intensity by pitch third
Real Sociedad
Defensetackles
Midfieldpasses
Attackshots
Rayo Vallecano
Attackshots
Midfieldpasses
Defensetackles
Darker shades mean more activity in that zone
Duels
Who won more battles
Ground
53%
47% · 3953% · 44
Aerial
57%
57% · 843% · 6
Dribbles
52%
48% · 1052% · 8
Player impact
Accurate passes × offensive actions (size = rating)
Players with 30+ min only.
Match standout
Top-rated player's share of the team
Real Sociedad
Álex Remiro
G · #1
Rating: 8.10
Passes35Shots0Defense10Creation48
Match Highlights
The positive result had a direct impact on the emotional recovery of the home team within the Spanish championship. Real Sociedad had come from a record of four wins and one loss in the last five games, arriving at the match under pressure from the previous defeat against Athletic Club. By securing the 1-0 score, the Basque team confirmed their fifth win in the recent cut and reinforced the strength of their home advantage in the tournament.
What the Numbers Say
For Rayo Vallecano, the defeat at Reale Arena halted the momentum built in the previous rounds of the season. The Vallecas team had a record of two wins, two draws, and one loss in the previous five matches, including an expressive triumph over Celta de Vigo in the previous round. Without being able to breach the home team's block, the team ended up being overcome away from their domains and lost the chance to score in the 12th round of LaLiga.
Lineup
How teams lined up at kick-off
Real Sociedad · 4-5-1Rayo Vallecano · 4-5-1
CCaptain↓Substituted
Real Sociedad
Manager: Pellegrino Matarazzo
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
Rayo Vallecano
Manager: Benat San Jose
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
Man of the match
Álex Remiro
Real Sociedad
Referee
Juan Martinez Munuera
Suspended
Players who became suspended in this match and will serve the suspension in the next league game.
Real Sociedad
🚫
Igor ZubeldiaBecame suspended due to 3 yellowsWill serve suspension in the next match against Real Racing Club.
What Changes Now
Both teams return to the field after the break in the calendar to dispute the 13th round of LaLiga. Rayo Vallecano plays first, on Saturday, November 21, 2026, when they host Valencia at Estadio de Vallecas. Real Sociedad acts on Sunday, November 22, 2026, facing Real Racing Club away from home, at El Sardinero stadium.