Match Overview

Real Sociedad came away with all three points from Estadio de Mestalla after a high-scoring 3-2 victory over Valencia in La Liga Regular Season Round 7. Refereed by Jose Luis Munuera Montero, the fixture saw five goals, a penalty, an own goal, and a late red card.

First Half

Valencia received two early bookings, with Justin De Haas cautioned in the 11th minute and José Gayà shown a yellow card in the 12th minute.

Real Sociedad took the lead in the 26th minute through Luka Sučić, who scored following an assist from Job Ochieng. Valencia made their first substitution before the interval, replacing Filip Ugrinic with David Otorbi Ejededawe in the 45th minute, entering halftime trailing 0-1.

Second Half Exchange

Luka Sučić was booked in the 54th minute before Valencia brought the match level in the 57th minute when Aaron Mayol scored from a Hugo Duro assist.

Both managers reshuffled their lineups around the hour mark. Real Sociedad brought on Orri Steinn Óskarsson and Ander Barrenetxea for Mikel Oyarzabal and Job Ochieng in the 61st minute. In the 69th minute, Yangel Herrera and Aihen Muñoz replaced Jon Gorrotxategi and Sergio Gómez for the visitors, while Valencia introduced Harvey Elliott for Guido Rodríguez.

Real Sociedad regained the lead in the 75th minute when Carlos Soler converted a penalty. Valencia leveled again in the 84th minute through an own goal by Luken Beitia Aguirregomezcorta.

Stoppage-Time Winner and Red Card

The decisive moment arrived in the first minute of stoppage time (90+1') when substitute Ander Barrenetxea found the net off a Carlos Soler pass to put Real Sociedad 3-2 ahead. Deep into stoppage time (90+6'), Real Sociedad substitute Orri Steinn Óskarsson received a yellow card followed by a red card, but the visitors held on for the away win.

Statistical Breakdown

  • Possession: Valencia 54% - 46% Real Sociedad
  • Total Shots: Valencia 22 - 21 Real Sociedad
  • Shots on Goal: Valencia 5 - 6 Real Sociedad
  • Total Passes: Valencia 425 (358 accurate) - 370 (303 accurate) Real Sociedad
  • Corner Kicks: Valencia 7 - 5 Real Sociedad
  • Fouls Committed: Valencia 9 - 12 Real Sociedad
  • Yellow Cards: Valencia 2 - 1 Real Sociedad
  • Red Cards: Valencia 0 - 1 Real Sociedad