Real Sociedad vs Espanyol Highlights - August 29, 2026

Real Sociedad beat Espanyol 2-1 in La Liga on August 29, 2026. The match was played at Reale Arena.

Ander Barrenetxea (4'), Orri Óskarsson (61') scored for Real Sociedad. Roberto Fernández (45') scored for Espanyol.

Real Sociedad went into the game in position 19, on 0 points. They had won 0, drawn 1 and lost 4 in their previous five.

At kick-off Espanyol stood in position 10 with 3 points. Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats.

Espanyol arrived unbeaten in 2.

Mikel Oyarzabal picked out Ander Barrenetxea, who scored for Real Sociedad (4'). Beñat Turrientes was booked for Real Sociedad (17').

Moments later, the referee cautioned Urko Gonzalez of Espanyol on 22 minutes. Edu Expósito sent an effort off target for Espanyol (25').

Soon after, Mikel Oyarzabal tested the goalkeeper for Real Sociedad (26'). Beñat Turrientes saw a shot blocked (29').

A block denied Mikel Oyarzabal on 40 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Roberto Fernández scored for Espanyol on 45 minutes after a pass from Javi Hernandez.

After the break, Carlos Soler shot wide for Real Sociedad on 50 minutes. Ander Barrenetxea could not find the target for Real Sociedad (50').

Moments later, Jon Martín saw a shot blocked (52'). Mikel Oyarzabal picked out Orri Óskarsson, who scored for Real Sociedad (61').

Gabriel Moscardo forced a save for Espanyol on 69 minutes. Soon after, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Orri Óskarsson’s effort (72').

Cala tested the goalkeeper for Espanyol (72'). Shortly afterwards, Alex Marchal forced a save for Real Sociedad on 74 minutes.

Marcos Fernández was booked for Espanyol (75'). The referee cautioned Roger Hinojo of Espanyol on 82 minutes.

Substitutions: Real Sociedad 5, Espanyol 5.

Real Sociedad controlled 51.2% of possession. Real Sociedad had 17 shots with 10 on target, while Espanyol had 11 and 3.

Goalkeeper saves: Real Sociedad 2, Espanyol 7. Corners: Real Sociedad 7, Espanyol 3.

Real Sociedad completed the most passes, 424 in total at 81.8% accuracy. The referee produced 6 yellow cards.