
Real Sociedad
Reale Arena · Est. 1909
Real Sociedad's 2025/2026 La Liga Campaign
Real Sociedad concluded the 2025/2026 La Liga season in 10th place, amassing 46 points from 38 matches. Their record comprised 11 wins, 13 draws, and 14 losses, with a total of 59 goals scored against 61 conceded, resulting in a slight negative goal difference of -2. At home, they proved more potent, securing 8 wins and 37 goals, while away performances were less fruitful with 3 wins and 22 goals.
The season unfolded as a mixed bag, with the side showing resilience to grind out draws, but struggling to convert enough matches into wins. Defensive solidity was somewhat lacking, as evidenced by only three clean sheets all campaign. Their biggest win streak was unremarkable, reflecting an overall inconsistency that kept them mid-table.
Looking ahead, Real Sociedad will be keen to build on this foundation, aiming to tighten their defence and find greater cutting edge to climb higher in the standings. Stability has been established; now it’s about turning that into progress rather than just survival.
League position
Position 8- UCL
- Europa
- Play-off
- Relegation
Points trajectory
Rank 8
Manager
Pellegrino Matarazzo
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
La Liga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | +24 | 21 | |
| 14 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 | |
| 15 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 7 | |
| 16 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -10 | 7 |
UEFA Europa League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 | |
| 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Real Sociedad's 2025/2026 La Liga Form
Real Sociedad's campaign in La Liga 2025/2026 has been a tale of mixed fortunes. Their 11 wins—eight at home and three on the road—show they can be strong on familiar turf, but the 13 draws suggest a knack for dropping points evenly rather than succumbing to outright defeats. Speaking of which, 14 losses indicate that while they often fought hard, they were occasionally undone.
The absence of a big winning streak points to a season without sustained runs of dominance, hinting at inconsistency. Their goal difference of -2, with 59 scored and 61 conceded, mirrors a team that both finds the net regularly and leaks just enough at the back to keep fans on the edge of their seats. All told, Real Sociedad's season was more a series of steady steps than a sprint, with draws outnumbering losses by a whisker and a modest but respectable points haul.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Team Intelligence
Form & Record▾
Injuries▾
No current injuries reported
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Current Streaks
Competitive matches only
Scored in 3 of last 5 games
Conceded in 4 of last 5 games
Clean sheet in 1 of last 5 games
Won 3 of last 5 games
Lost 1 of last 5 games
Drew 1 of last 5 games
Failed to score in 2 of last 5 games
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Top Scorers
Real Sociedad's Home and Away Dynamics in La Liga 2025/2026
Real Sociedad’s home form reveals a side that can be quite potent offensively, netting 37 goals on their own turf compared to 22 away. However, defence doesn’t quite hold up the same standards, conceding 31 goals at home and 30 on the road, which explains their modest goal difference of -2.
The clean sheet count also tells a tale of vulnerability, with just two shutouts at home and a solitary one away. Their 8 home wins versus only 3 away highlights a stark contrast in performance, suggesting the Anoeta Stadium remains a bit of a fortress, albeit leaky at times. Away from home, their tendency to draw (8 away draws) points to a more cautious or perhaps less effective approach.
Overall, Real Sociedad’s season has been one of mixed fortunes, with a clear divide between their home confidence and away struggles, which has ultimately left them mid-table in La Liga.
Fipster's Record on Real Sociedad
Fipster has been cautiously optimistic with Real Sociedad this 2025/2026 La Liga campaign, scoring seven graded fixtures so far. The model has handed out two stars and two ticks, showing some confidence in their potential, but it hasn't been all smooth sailing with three misses too. This suggests that while Fipster picks up on some promising signs, Real Sociedad's inconsistency keeps predictions a bit tricky. Still, the model is far from starry-eyed – it balances hope with a pinch of scepticism.
Venue

Reale Arena
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1 | Goalkeeper | 6 | 0 | 0 | 540 | 7.39 | |
| 13 | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 13 | Goalkeeper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 4.30 | |
| 2 | Defender | 7 | 0 | 0 | 597 | 6.63 | |
| 3 | Defender | 2 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 6.38 | |
| 5 | Defender | 5 | 0 | 0 | 393 | 6.60 | |
| 5 | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 6 | Defender | 6 | 0 | 0 | 456 | 6.39 | |
| 16 | Defender | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 3.35 | |
| 17 | Defender | 7 | 0 | 0 | 591 | 6.75 | |
| 19 | Defender | 2 | 0 | 0 | 148 | 4.63 | |
| 22 | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 34 | Defender | 3 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 6.08 | |
| 4 | Midfielder | 5 | 0 | 0 | 131 | 6.52 | |
| 6 | Midfielder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 7 | Midfielder | 6 | 2 | 0 | 317 | 7.00 | |
| 8 | Midfielder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 8 | Midfielder | 4 | 0 | 0 | 258 | 5.54 | |
| 15 | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 18 | Midfielder | 7 | 1 | 2 | 470 | 6.92 | |
| 21 | Midfielder | 7 | 1 | 0 | 403 | 6.64 | |
| 22 | Midfielder | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3.45 | |
| 23 | Midfielder | 3 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 6.46 | |
| 24 | Midfielder | 7 | 3 | 0 | 551 | 7.19 | |
| 7 | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 9 | Attacker | 6 | 1 | 0 | 318 | 6.55 | |
| 10 | Attacker | 7 | 0 | 2 | 478 | 6.65 | |
| 11 | Attacker | 6 | 0 | 0 | 267 | 6.63 | |
| 12 | Attacker | 4 | 1 | 3 | 235 | 6.84 | |
| 14 | Attacker | 5 | 0 | 0 | 223 | 5.50 | |
| 17 | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 27 | Attacker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 29 | Attacker | 4 | 0 | 0 | 101 | 5.18 |
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